Sujata Saunik Becomes Maharashtra's First Woman Chief Secretary
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Name | Sujata Saunik |
| Batch | IAS 1987 |
| Appointment Date | July 1, 2024 |
| Position | First woman Chief Secretary of Maharashtra |
| Predecessor | Nitin Kareer |
| Retirement Date | June 2025 |
| Appointed By | Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis |
| Significance | Breaks a 64-year-old pattern in Maharashtra |
| Relevant Policy | Fourth Women Policy |
| Previous Extension | Nitin Kareer was granted a three-month extension in March 2024 |
| Other Contenders | Rajesh Kumar and IS Chahal |
| Previous Roles | Assistant Collector (Aurangabad), Collector (Jalgaon), Municipal Commissioner (Nashik) |
| Key Departments | Health, Administrative Reforms, Skill Development, General Administration |
| Federal Work | Women and Child Development, Disaster Management |
| Foreign Postings | UN Missions in Cambodia and Kosovo |
| Study Involvement | Oxford Policy Management study on Women and Child Development and School Education |