Last Updated:December 24, 2025, 23:15 IST With her appointment, Anu Garg becomes the first woman Chief Secretary of Odisha and the 47th officer overall to hold the post. Anu Garg is currently serving as the Development Commissioner in Odisha. (Image: X) Senior IAS officer Anu Garg has been named as the next chief secretary of Odisha, making her the first woman to be appointed to the post. Garg, a 1991-batch officer, will succeed Manoj Ahuja, who will retire on December 31, as per the government notification. “Anu Garg, IAS (RR-1991), DC-cum-ACS and Secretary to Government, Planning and Convergence Department with additional charge of Additional Chief Secretary to Government, Water Resources Department is appointed as Chief Secretary, Odisha and Secretary to Government, General Administration and Public Grievance Department vice Shri Manoj Ahuja, IAS retiring on 31.12.2025,” a notification issued by the General Administration and Public Grievance Department stated on Wednesday. Who Is Anu Garg? The 1991-batch IAS officer brings extensive administrative experience with her. She is currently serving as the Development Commissioner. She had also scripted …