Odisha gets the first woman Chief Secretary

Odisha gets the first woman chief secretary.

Odisha gets the first woman chief secretary as Anu Garg, a 1991-batch IAS, set to assume the top office on New Year.

The notification from the Government of Odisha, dated December 24, 2025, announces the appointment of Smt. Anu Garg as the new Chief Secretary of Odisha. She is replacing Shri Manoj Ahuja, who is retiring on December 31, 2025. The document also includes memos forwarding the notification to various government departments and officials for their information and action.

Smt. Anu Garg, IAS (RR-1991), is appointed as the Chief Secretary, Odisha.

She currently serves as DC-cum-ACS and Secretary to Government, Planning and Convergence Department, with additional charge of Additional Chief Secretary to Government, Water Resources Department.

She replaces Shri Manoj Ahuja, IAS, who is retiring on December 31, 2025.

The notification was issued by order of the Governor and signed by Ghasiram Murmu, Special Secretary to Government.Odisha gets the first woman chief secretary as Anu Garg, a 1991-batch IAS, set to assume the top office on New Year.