Quick Info
| Profession | Civil Servant (IAS) |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 19/06/1977 |
| Age | 49 years |
| Birthplace | West Bengal, India |
Latest News about Smita Sabharwal
25/09/2025
The Telangana High Court granted interim relief to Smita Sabharwal in the Kaleshwaram project case and directed that no adverse action be taken against her based on the Ghose Commission report. Reports said she had challenged the commission's findings in court, arguing that she was not properly heard before the report was issued.
17/04/2025
Smita Sabharwal received a police notice in connection with an AI-generated image she reshared on X amid the controversy over land development near the University of Hyderabad in Kancha Gachibowli. The matter drew wider public attention because it became linked to protests and legal scrutiny around the proposed use of ecologically sensitive land.
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Bio/Wiki
| Real Name | Smita Das |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 165 cm |
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| Weight | 65 kg |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | St. Ann’s, Maredpally, Hyderabad, India |
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| College/University | St. Francis Degree College |
| Educational Qualification | Graduate (Commerce) |
| Notable Achievements | All India topper in ICSE exam; All India 1st rank in Class 12 (ICSE Board) |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Husband/Spouse | Dr. Akun Sabharwal (IPS) |
| Marriage Date | 2004 |
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Family
| Father | Colonel Pranab Das |
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| Mother | Smt. Purabi Das |
Career
| Batch | 2001 (Telangana Cadre) |
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| UPSC Rank | All India 4th Rank (2000 exam) |
| Current Position | Secretary to the Chief Minister of Telangana; Secretary, Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Department (Mission Bhagiratha); Secretary, Youth Advancement, Tourism & Culture Department (Nov 2024–Present); Former Member Secretary, Telangana State Finance Commission (4 Jan 2024 to 10 Nov 2024) |
Favourites
| Favourite Food | South Indian Cuisines |
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Social Media
| https://x.com/SmitaSabharwal |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Smita Sabharwal is a 2001 Batch IAS officer from Telangana Cadre. | |
| 2. She is the first lady IAS officer appointed to the Chief Minister’s Office and known as People’s Officer. | |
| 3. She cleared the Union Public Service Commission exam, securing All India 4th rank, and chose the IAS. | |
| 4. Her first independent charge was as Sub-Divisional-Magistrate (SDM) in Madanapally, and Chittoor which provided her with hands-on experience in Land Revenue Management & District Administration. | |
| 5. As Municipal Commissioner in Warangal, she introduced the "Fund your City" scheme, creating public utilities like Traffic Junctions and Parks through Public-Private partnership. | |
| 6. In Karimnagar district, as a District Collector, she initiated the "Ammalalana" health program to enhance institutional deliveries in the public sector. | |
| 7. This health initiative was recognized and nominated for the Prime Minister’s award for excellence in public administration. | |
| 8. She improved public facilities and initiated "Voter Panduga" to boost voting percentage in Karimnagar district. | |
| 9. To oversee government healthcare, she monitored government doctors through Skype, revolutionizing the public health sector. | |
| 10. She received awards like the Chief Minister’s Award and the Indian Express Devi Award for her notable contributions. | |
| 11. In 2023, rumors circulated about her deputation to the central government which she denied through a post, reaffirming her commitment to serving the Government of Telangana. | |
| 12. She underwent administrative training at Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration, Mussoorie, and district training in Adilabad. | |
| 13. She worked as Project Director, DRDA, Kadapa in the Rural Development sector. | |
| 14. She received the e-India Award (2013) for Best e-Health Initiative and Platinum Award for Top e-Governance project. | |
| 15. Originally from Darjeeling, she studied in Hyderabad from standard IX. |