Prerana Katte (Indian Civil Servant) Biography

Quick Info

Profession	Civil Servant
Nationality	Indian
Date of Birth	01/01/1990
Age	36 years
Birthplace	Sitara, Maharashtra, India

Latest News about Prerana Katte

06/03/2026

Prerana Katte was appointed as the first woman Assistant Commissioner of Police in the Navi Mumbai Crime Branch. The posting marked a historic moment for the unit and was highlighted as an important step for women in Maharashtra policing. She said she felt honoured by the responsibility and hoped her journey would inspire more women to join the force.

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Bio/Wiki

Full Name: Prerana Jeevan Katte
Known For: Being the first woman Assistant Commissioner of Police in the Navi Mumbai Crime Branch
Hometown: Sitara, Maharashtra

Physical Stats & More

Eye Colour	Black
Hair Colour	Black

Educational Qualification(s)

Degree	Bachelor of Science in Agriculture

Personal Life

Religion	Hinduism

Relationships & More

Marital Status	Married
Husband/Spouse	Sujay Shinde (Government Official)
Children	Vidhitsa
Siblings	2

Career

Key Milestones	Cleared Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) examination in 2016 on her first attempt. Started career as a Sub-Divisional Police Officer (SDPO) in Satara in 2017. Served in Kolhapur and took action against illegal gambling and betting activities in 2020. Appointed as Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) in Pimpri-Chinchwad in 2022. Served as ACP at Azad Maidan in Mumbai in 2025, managing law-and-order situations. Worked with the Economic Offences Wing in Navi Mumbai in 2025, handling cases of financial crimes. Became the first woman Assistant Commissioner of Police in the Navi Mumbai Crime Branch in March 2026.

Key Milestones

Cleared Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) examination in 2016 on her first attempt.
Started career as a Sub-Divisional Police Officer (SDPO) in Satara in 2017.
Served in Kolhapur and took action against illegal gambling and betting activities in 2020.
Appointed as Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) in Pimpri-Chinchwad in 2022.
Served as ACP at Azad Maidan in Mumbai in 2025, managing law-and-order situations.
Worked with the Economic Offences Wing in Navi Mumbai in 2025, handling cases of financial crimes.
Became the first woman Assistant Commissioner of Police in the Navi Mumbai Crime Branch in March 2026.

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Born and grew up in Sitara, Maharashtra.
2. Belongs to an agricultural family; first in her family to work in civil services.
3. Father wanted to enter civil services but could not due to circumstances; he encouraged his daughters.
4. Decided to pursue a career in civil service in grade 9.
5. Had an ankle injury during initial training that still affects her.

Prerana Katte Civil Servant Indian Sitara, Maharashtra, India