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Guruprasad Mohapatra DPIIT Secretary took his last breath
Guruprasad Mohapatra DPIIT Secretary took his last breath: Guruprasad Mohapatra , the Secretary in the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) died. He was being treated at AIIMS, New Delhi for covid-related complications. PM Narendra Modi tweeted, “Saddened by the demise of Dr. Guruprasad Mohapatra, DPIIT Secretary. I had worked with him extensively in Gujarat and at the Centre. He had a great understanding of administrative issues and was known for his innovative zeal. Condolences to his family and friends. Om Shanti." Piyush Goyal tweeted, “Extremely saddened to hear about the loss of Dr. Guruprasad Mohapatra, Secretary DPIIT. His long-standing service and dedication to the Nation have left a lasting impact. I convey my deepest sympathies to his family and friends." At DPIIT, Guruprasad was instrumental in formulating the production linked incentive schemes. He was also actively working on reducing compliance burden on the industry.