Sambad MD Monica Nayyar Patnaik appointed head of FICCI Odisha Council

Monica Nayyar Patnaik, Managing Director of Sambad, the largest circulated Odia vernacular, has been appointed as the Chairperson of Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry’s (FICCI) Odisha State Council.

With her appointment, Patnaik becomes the first Indian media and entertainment industry executive to assume a leadership role in a state chapter. Before this appointment, Patnaik held the post of co-chair of the Odisha State Council of FICCI for 2019-20.

“Let me thank you for co-chairing the Ficci Odisha State Council in the year 2019. Your support and guidance have been invaluable and FICCI is privileged by your association. May I now