India
Odisha IAS Officer Shalini Pandit Empanelled for Additional Secretary‑Level Posts
By Akriti Anand
IAS Shalini Pandit, an officer of the 2001 Odisha cadre, has been empanelled for Additional Secretary or equivalent‑level positions in the Government of India. She is currently serving as Joint Secretary in the Department of Financial Services, Ministry of Finance. The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet approved her empanelment along with Madhya Pradesh cadre IAS Sufiyah Faruqui Wali, who was empanelled for Joint Secretary or equivalent‑level posts. Pandit holds a Bachelor’s degree in Botany from Miranda House College, University of Delhi, and an M.Sc. in Wildlife Science from the Wildlife Institute of India, Dehradun. Prior to her current assignment, she held several key positions in the Odisha government, including Secretary of the School and Mass Education Department, Health & Family Welfare Department, Mission Shakti Department, and Odia Language, Literature & Culture Department. She also served as Mission Director of the National Health Mission, Labour Commissioner, and District Collector for multiple districts. Her work on education reforms and leadership in the health sector during the COVID‑19 pandemic has been widely recognized. Pandit was also nominated by the government as Director of the National Bank for Financing Infrastructure and Development (nabfid). With her empanelment, she is now eligible for consideration for assignments at the Additional Secretary level in accordance with the Government of India's appointment procedures.
Frequently asked questions
What positions has Shalini Pandit held in the Odisha government?
She has served as Secretary of the School and Mass Education Department, Health & Family Welfare Department, Mission Shakti Department, and Odia Language, Literature & Culture Department. She also worked as Mission Director of the National Health Mission, Labour Commissioner, and District Collector for multiple districts.
What education qualifications does Shalini Pandit have?
She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Botany from Miranda House College, University of Delhi, and an M.Sc. in Wildlife Science from the Wildlife Institute of India, Dehradun.
What does her empanelment for Additional Secretary-level posts entail?
With her empanelment, she is now eligible for consideration for assignments at the Additional Secretary level in accordance with the Government of India's appointment procedures.