Dr Priyanka Soni IAS (Haryana 2012), presently Special Secretary, Vigilance Department; Special Secretary, Monitoring and Coordination Department; and Director and Special Secretary, New and Renewable Energy Department, Haryana, given additional charge of Director – Women and Child Development Department, and, Special Secretary – Women and Child Development Department, Haryana.
Dr. Priyanka Soni is a distinguished civil servant known for her integrity, efficiency, and people-centric approach to governance. A qualified medical professional with an M.B.B.S. degree from SMS Medical College, Rajasthan University, Jaipur, Dr. Soni has successfully blended her scientific training with administrative acumen to bring a thoughtful, data-driven perspective to public administration.
Presently, Dr. Soni is serving as Special Secretary, Vigilance Department; Special Secretary, Monitoring and Coordination Department; and Director & Special Secretary, New and Renewable Energy Department, Haryana. In addition, she has been entrusted with the additional charge of Director and Special Secretary, Women and Child Development Department, Haryana. Her multifaceted responsibilities underscore the confidence the Government of Haryana places in her leadership and her capacity to manage diverse and sensitive portfolios with distinction.
Since joining the Indian Administrative Service, Dr. Soni has served in various pivotal capacities across the state. Her tenure as Deputy Commissioner, Kaithal, was marked by effective district administration, strong disaster management initiatives, and a focus on citizen welfare through transparent governance. Earlier, as Commissioner, Municipal Corporations of Karnal and Panipat, and as Executive Director, Ministry of Housing and Urban Poverty Alleviation (Government of India), she contributed significantly to the advancement of urban development and sustainable infrastructure planning.
Her administrative experience also spans rural development, having served as Additional Deputy Commissioner-cum-CEO, District Rural Development Agency (DRDA) in Rewari and Karnal, where she implemented key livelihood and infrastructure programs to improve rural living standards. Throughout her postings in land revenue management, municipal administration, and policy implementation, Dr. Soni has consistently demonstrated a proactive approach and a deep commitment to inclusive governance.
Recognized for her professionalism and balanced leadership, Dr. Priyanka Soni exemplifies the modern Indian administrator—combining empathy with efficiency and innovation with accountability. Her efforts in promoting good governance, renewable energy, and women and child welfare reflect her dedication to building a more equitable and sustainable society.
Dr. Soni’s illustrious journey continues to inspire, standing as a testament to her vision of governance rooted in service, integrity, and meaningful public engagement.
INdianBureaucracy.com wishes Dr Priyanka Soni the very best.