Anu Garg Makes History: Odisha Appoints First Woman Chief Secretary

• Senior IAS officer Anu Garg has been appointed as the new Chief Secretary of Odisha, becoming the first woman to hold this top administrative post.
• Garg, a 1991-batch officer, will succeed Manoj Ahuja, who is set to retire on December 31.
• She previously made history in February 2023 as the first woman Development Commissioner and holds charges in Planning & Convergence and Water Resources Departments.
• With extensive experience at both state and central levels, including the PMO, she is trusted by the Mohan Charan Majhi-led government for scheme implementation.
• Her new role involves challenges like Centre-state coordination, strengthening administration, and executing the new government's vision and schemes.

Why It Matters: Anu Garg becomes Odisha's first woman Chief Secretary, bringing vast experience to the state's top administrative role.