Shobha Gupta takes helm of Defence Estates Directorate

Shobha Gupta, a 1990-batch officer of the Indian Defence Estates Service (IDES), has assumed charge as Director General of Defence Estates (DGDE).

Prior to her current appointment, Gupta has served in several appointments, including Chief Executive Officer of various Cantonment Boards, Defence Estates Officer of different Circles, Director Defence Estates, Central Command, as well as Principal Director, Defence Estates, South-West Command and Western Command, a Defence Ministry statement said.

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She is widely recognised for her professional competence, integrity and dynamic leadership.

The Directorate General of Defence Estates is entrusted with the management of approximately 18 lakh acres of defence land across the country. It operates under six Commands, 38 Defence Estates Circles and 61 Cantonment Boards, playing a vital role in defence land management and civic administration in Cantonments, the statement added.