Nandini Chakraborty, a 1994 batch IAS officer has become the first woman chief secretary of West Bengal. She replaced as outgoing chief secretary Manoj Pant, who has been appointed principal secretary to Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee.
A couple of days back the neighbouring state Odisha has got its first woman chief secretary – Anu Garg. Now with chief minister and chief secretary – both woman – West Bengal is poised to give more empowerment to woman kind.
In a notification issued by the Governor on Wednesday, “The Governor is pleased to appoint Smt. Nandini Chakraborty, IAS (WB:1994), Additional Chief Secretary, Home & Hill Affairs Department with additional charge of Additional Chief Secretary, Parliamentary Affairs Department and Additional Chief Secretary, Tourism Department as Chief Secretary to the Government of West Bengal, until further order vice Dr. Manoj Pant, IAS, retiring on superannuation on 31th December, 2025.”
Nandini Chakraborty is known for her extensive roles in the state administration. Over the course of her career, she has served as Home Secretary, Tourism Secretary, and Principal Secretary to the Governor. Her administrative experience spans multiple sectors, including industry, culture, and governance, and includes stints in the Ministry of Personnel as well as postings as a District Magistrate.
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