Shri Satyabrata Sahu IAS (Odisha 1991) has been empanelled as Secretary at the Centre.
Shri Satyabrata Sahu, an accomplished officer of the Indian Administrative Service (IAS), has recently been empanelled as Secretary to the Government of India, a testament to his distinguished and multifaceted career in public administration. He holds an M.Tech. in Applied Geology, in which he graduated with First Class honors.
Throughout his career, Shri Sahu has held several critical positions in the Odisha cadre, demonstrating remarkable leadership in diverse domains. Currently serving as the Additional Chief Secretary to the Government in the Home Department since August 2024, he previously held the post of Additional Chief Secretary in the Revenue & Disaster Management Department from January 2022 to August 2024. His administrative journey also includes tenures as Principal Secretary in the MSME Department and the Revenue Department, where he played a key role in industrial and revenue administration. Earlier in his career, he served as District Collector and Magistrate in Jagatsinghpur, Kalahandi, and Nuapada districts, along with assignments as Municipal Commissioner of Bhubaneswar, and Director in departments dealing with agriculture, fisheries, and food production.
Shri Sahu has also contributed significantly at the national level during his central deputation. Notably, he served as Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Jal Shakti (Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation) from 2013 to 2018, and later as Director at NHIDCL under the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways from 2018 to 2019. His final central deputation role was as Additional Secretary in the Ministry of Rural Development (Department of Land Resources) until May 2020.
In addition to his cadre and central roles, Shri Sahu has been entrusted with numerous additional charges, showcasing his versatility. He served as the Managing Director of the Odisha State Disaster Mitigation Authority (OSDMA) and Special Relief Commissioner, both key roles in disaster risk reduction and emergency response. He has concurrently handled the responsibilities of Additional Chief Secretary for the Environment, Climate Change, and Forests Department since April 2023 and earlier, served as Principal Secretary to the Government in the School and Mass Education Department, focusing on elementary education reform.
Over the span of three decades, Shri Satyabrata Sahu has demonstrated expertise in areas ranging from land revenue and district administration, urban and rural development, infrastructure and transport, water and sanitation, to environmental governance. His appointment to the Secretary-level empanelment reflects not only his administrative acumen but also his dedication to public service at both the state and national levels.
IndianBureaucracy.com wishes Shri Satyabrata Sahu the very best.