Odisha is set to welcome its first-ever woman Chief Secretary in the new year. The state government officially appointed Anu Garg, a seasoned 1991-batch IAS officer, to the top administrative post on Wednesday. She will succeed the outgoing Chief Secretary, Manoj Ahuja, following his retirement on December 31.
Currently serving as the Additional Chief Secretary for Water Resources and Planning & Coordination, Garg brings vast experience to the role. Her academic credentials include degrees from Delhi and Lucknow Universities, as well as Johns Hopkins University.
Key Highlights:
Historic Milestone: First woman to lead the State Administrative Service in Odisha's history.
Assumption of Charge: Scheduled for January 1.
Proven Track Record: Garg has been pivotal in managing the Chief Minister’s key developmental and water resource projects.
This landmark appointment marks a significant shift in the state’s administrative leadership as it enters 2026.