Dr. Niranjan Mishra. MS (General Surgery) currently serving as Director of Public Health, Odisha. He completed his schooling pre-graduation (ISc) from Ravenshaw College, Cuttack. Completed MBBS from SCB Medical College, Cuttack in 1982. And later completed MS in General Surgery from the same institute. Had worked for long as Surgery Specialist at DHH Koraput and later at Capital Hospital Bhubaneswar. Also performed as Superintendent Capital Hospital, Bhubaneswar. Became CDMO DHENKANAL before being promoted as Director of Public Health. A member of ASI, IMA and Fellow of minimally invasive surgeons Association (FMAS) Served 25 years in Koraput District. He was state trainer for No scalpel vasectomy for which awarded several times at state level. Multiple activity trained in ultrasound and endoscopy and endoscopic surgery. Held Administrative position as Supd Capital Hospital , CDM&PHO Dhenkana lDPH (Odisha). He was Actively involved in Covid surveillance & Management. Managed a large number of Disease control programmers with award wining achievements.