Anu Garg set to become Odisha’s first woman Chief Secretary

1991-batch IAS officer Anu Garg is set to become Odisha’s first woman to don the mantle of State’s Chief Secretary post with the Government issuing a notification in this regard on Wednesday.

Garg, who held several key positions in the administration in the past, is currently shouldering the responsibility as Development Commissioner-cum-Additional Chief Secretary and Secretary to the Government, Planning and Convergence Department, with additional charge of Additional Chief Secretary, Water Resources Department.

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Anu Garg will assume charge after the incumbent Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja retires on December 31.

“Anu Garg, IAS (RR-1991), DC-cum-ACS and Secretary to Government, Planning and Convergence Department with additional charge of Additional Chief Secretary to Government, Water Resources Department is appointed as Chief Secretary, Odisha and Secretary to Government, General Administration and Public Grievance Department vice Shri Manoj Ahuja, IAS retiring on 31.12.2025,” stated a notification issued by the General Administration & Public Grievance Department.