IAS

Smita Sabharwal

IASBatch 2001Rank #4
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About

UPSC CSE 2000 Rank 4. Smita Sabharwal is a 2001 batch IAS officer from the Telangana cadre. Known as the 'People's Officer', she has held various significant positions, including Secretary to the Chief Minister of Telangana. She is recognized for her innovative initiatives in public administration and her commitment to citizen-centric governance.

Quick Details

ServiceIAS
Batch2001
Rank4
Optional SubjectAnthropology and Public Administration
Attempts2

Parents

Father NameColonel Pranab Das
Father OccupationRetired Army Officer
Mother NamePurabi Das
Mother OccupationHomemaker

Marks & Academics

Tenth School NameSt. Ann's High School, Secunderabad
Twelfth School NameSt. Ann's High School, Secunderabad
Twelfth StreamCommerce
Graduation College NameSt. Francis College for Women, Hyderabad
Graduation DegreeBachelor of Commerce
Post Graduation College NameOsmania University
Post Graduation DegreeMaster's in Public Administration

Other Information

HometownDarjeeling
Home StateWest Bengal
CadreTelangana
AchievementsFirst lady IAS officer appointed to the Chief Minister's Office in Telangana; Implemented 'Fund Your City' initiative in Warangal; Launched 'Ammalalana' program in Karimnagar for maternal health; Recipient of Indian Express Devi Award 2015 and e-India Government Digital Initiative Award 2013.
StrugglesFaced controversy over a social media post in 2025, leading to a transfer; Previously sued a magazine for defamation in 2015.
Work ExperienceSub-Collector, Madanapalle; Project Director, DRDA, Kadapa; Municipal Commissioner, Warangal; Deputy Commissioner, Commercial Taxes, Visakhapatnam; Joint Collector, Kurnool and Hyderabad; District Collector, Karimnagar and Medak; Secretary to the Chief Minister of Telangana; Special Chief Secretary, Youth Advancement, Tourism & Culture; Member Secretary, Telangana State Finance Commission.