Smita Sabharwal (born 19 June 1977), is an Indian Administrative Service Officer of 2001 batch borne to the Telangana cadre. She is popularly known as “Peoples Officer”. She is the first lady IAS officer to be appointed to the Chief Minister’s Office.
Awards
- Indian Express Devi Award – 2015, for Innovation and Dynamism
- e-India (e-Health Category) Government Digital Initiative – 2013
- Chief Minister’s Award for best district in 20 Point Flagship Programme in 2011
- Chief Minister’s Award for best district in 20 Point Flagship Programme in 2012
- Recipient of “Platinum Award” worth Rs.10.00 Lakhs under District Category sponsored by Information Technology & Communication Department for the best e-Governance initiatives taken up in the district for the year 2012-13.
- Nominated for Prime Minister’s award under individual category for excellence in public administration in best district initiative “Ammalalana” programme from erstwhile united Government of Andhra Pradesh
