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Alka Tiwari, 1988 Batch IAS Officer, Appointed Chief Secretary of Jharkhand

Sanjay Kumar Pandey

Ranchi: The Department of Personnel, Administrative Reforms, and Official Language, Government of Jharkhand, has
officially appointed Mrs. Alka Tiwari, a 1988 batch IAS officer, as the Chief Secretary of Jharkhand. Previously a member of the Jharkhand Revenue Council, Alka Tiwari’s appointment as Chief Secretary has been approved by the Election Commission of India. Known for her integrity, dedication, and outstanding performance, Alka Tiwari is regarded as an exemplary IAS officer. Alka Tiwari holds a Master’s in Psychology from Meerut University, where she earned the Governor’s Gold Medal as a top scorer. She also completed her MSc in Civil and Structural Engineering at Manchester University, UK, securing a gold medal for her excellence. Additionally, she holds a law degree from Ranchi University and has undertaken specialized training, including courses at Harvard University and Duke University in the USA on financial inclusion and public fiscal management. Her career in Jharkhand spans various key roles, including DC and Collector in Gumla and Lohardaga districts, Secretary of Commercial Tax and Forest and Environment Departments, and advisor at NITI Aayog. In her tenure as CMD of FAGMIL, she transformed the company into a market leader in gypsum, reversing its declining profitability. She also held pivotal roles as Additional Secretary in the Department of Fertilizers, coordinating with international partners like Qatar, Iran, and Russia to ensure urea supply and defend India’s revenue interests. In addition, she contributed significantly to India’s education reforms, tourism, and tribal welfare. Alka Tiwari’s husband, Dr. D.K. Tiwari, a retired 1986 batch IAS officer and former Chief Secretary of Jharkhand, currently serves as the State Election Commissioner.

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