Smt Aryaka Akhouri IAS (UP 2013), presently District Magistrate & Collector, Gazipur, is transferred and appointed as Special Secretary – Medical, Health & Family Welfare Department, Uttar Pradesh.
Smt. Aryaka Akhouri is a dedicated and accomplished civil servant currently serving as Special Secretary in the Department of Medical, Health & Family Welfare, Government of Uttar Pradesh. Known for her sharp administrative acumen and grassroots-level experience, she has consistently demonstrated excellence across diverse domains of governance.
An alumna of Miranda House, University of Delhi, she holds a B.Sc. in Botany and an M.Sc. in Plant Molecular Biology, both with First Division, reflecting her strong academic foundation and analytical rigor.
Smt. Akhouri’s career began with her foundational training at LBSNAA, Mussoorie, following which she served as Assistant Secretary in the Ministry of Drinking Water & Sanitation, Government of India. She gained early field exposure as Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) in Varanasi, where she honed her skills in land revenue management and district administration. Her leadership abilities were further evident during her tenure as Chief Development Officer in Meerut, where she spearheaded several rural development initiatives.
She has also served as Special Secretary in the Secondary Education Department at the state level, contributing to policy-level decisions in the human resource development sector. Her impactful work as District Magistrate of Bhadohi (2021–2022) and Ghazipur (2022–2025) earned her a reputation for effective governance, citizen-centric administration, and decisive handling of developmental challenges.
With her appointment as Special Secretary in the Health Department, Smt. Akhouri brings a wealth of field and policy experience, positioning her well to contribute meaningfully to public health governance in Uttar Pradesh.
IndianBureaucracy.com wishes Smt Aryaka Akhouri the very best.
