Gorakh Megh, a distinguished former IPS and IAS officer hailing from Areda village under Khadial police limits in Nuapada district, passed away in Mumbai following a cardiac arrest. He was rushed to Nanavati Hospital, where doctors declared him dead.
Megh began his administrative career as an IPS officer in the Madhya Pradesh cadre in 1975. Notably, he served as Chief Security Officer to Prime Minister Morarji Desai in 1977. In 1979, he cleared the IAS exam, joining the Maharashtra cadre.
Throughout his illustrious career, Megh held several key posts, including Chairman of the Central Board of Film Certification (1984–1987), Secretary of Health, Home, Water Resources, and Human Rights Commission, Principal Secretary of Finance and General Administration, and Secretary to the Election Commission. Post-retirement, he served a five-year term as Chairman of the Staff Selection Commission (Western Region).
He is survived by his wife Dr Mandakini Megh, son Jitendra, and daughter Purnima. His mortal remains will be taken from his Juhu residence for final rites.
Khadial MLA Adhiraj Panigrahi and local community organisations expressed deep grief over the passing of the pride of Nuapada.
