Smita Sabharwal

Smita Sabharwal
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Smita Sabharwal is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer with an illustrious career spanning over 23 years. Here's a brief biography:
Early Life & Education:
- Born: 1964, Delhi, India
- Graduated from Lady Shri Ram College, Delhi University
- Postgraduate degree in Economics
Career:
- Joined IAS in 1987 (Andhra Pradesh Cadre)
- Served in various positions:
- Sub-Collector, Visakhapatnam
- Joint Collector, Khammam
- District Collector, Adilabad
- Secretary, Department of Higher Education
- Principal Secretary, Department of Health
Notable Achievements:
- Implemented innovative healthcare initiatives, improving maternal and child health
- Launched "Rajiv Aarogyasri" health insurance scheme
- Strengthened education infrastructure, focusing on girls' education
- Promoted sustainable agriculture practices and rural development
- Recognized for disaster management efforts during Cyclone Hudhud
Awards & Recognition:
- "Best Collector" award by Andhra Pradesh Government (2004)
- "National Award for e-Governance" (2010)
- "United Nations Public Service Award" (2011)
- "Indian Express Devi Award" (2013)
Current Role:
- Additional Chief Secretary, Government of Andhra Pradesh
Personal Life:
- Married to IAS officer Shiv Shankar
- Two children