IAS Shalini Pandit, a 2001 batch officer, has been appointed as Joint Secretary in the Department of Financial Services, Ministry of Finance, Government of India, marking her central deputation. She'll serve for five years and succeed IAS Sameer Shukla,.
- Current Odisha Roles: Secretary, School and Mass Education Department; Additional Secretary, Mission Shakti Department.
- Previous Key Posts: Secretary, Health and Family Welfare Department; Director, National Health Mission.
- Recognition: Notable contributions during COVID-19 pandemic garnered appreciation.
Appointment Context
- Part of central deputation batch of 35 IAS officers appointed as Joint Secretaries.
- Appointment approved by Union Cabinet's Appointments Committee [1][3].
Shalini Pandit brings extensive administrative experience to her new role in financial services.