Shweta Teotia IAS appointed Director – Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change
Ms. Shweta Teotia IAS (Gujarat 2011) presently Deputy Director (Director level), LBSNAA has been appointed as Director in the Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change under the Central Staffing Scheme on ‘lateral shift’ basis for a tenure upto 17.02.2030 (i.e. balance period of her five year deputation tenure under Central Staffing Scheme at Director level) .
Ms. Shweta Teotia, an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer, has built a distinguished career marked by administrative versatility, policy insight, and leadership across key sectors. With a strong academic foundation in English Literature from St. Xavier’s College, Mumbai, and a Master’s degree in Public Policy from Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU), she brings a balanced blend of analytical thinking and governance expertise to her roles.
Currently serving as Deputy Director (Senior) at the Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration (LBSNAA), Mussoorie, under the Department of Personnel and Training, Ms. Teotia plays a pivotal role in shaping the next generation of civil servants. Her tenure, which began in February 2025, reflects her deep engagement with public administration and capacity-building at the national level. Her association with LBSNAA underscores her commitment to institutional excellence and governance reform.
Prior to this, Ms. Teotia served as Director (Administration) at Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Limited (GUVNL), where she contributed to administrative and operational strengthening in the energy sector. Her exposure to both conventional and renewable energy domains during her tenure highlights her adaptability in handling sector-specific challenges. Her earlier role as Managing Director of Paschim Gujarat Vij Company Limited further reinforced her leadership credentials in the power distribution ecosystem.
One of the most notable phases of her career was her tenure as District Collector and District Magistrate of Narmada (Rajpipla), Gujarat. From August 2022 to August 2024, she led district administration with a focus on land revenue management, governance delivery, and grassroots development. Her tenure is remembered for administrative efficiency and citizen-centric governance. Before this, she served as District Development Officer in Aravalli, where she was instrumental in driving developmental initiatives and strengthening local governance mechanisms.
Her earlier assignments include serving as Commissioner in the Industries Department at Gandhinagar, where she dealt with industrial policy and development, and as Joint Collector in Kadapa, Andhra Pradesh, where she handled sub-divisional administration and revenue matters. These roles helped her gain extensive experience in both policy formulation and field administration.
Ms. Teotia began her career with foundational postings as Assistant Collector in Chittoor and Sub-Collector in Narsipatnam, where she developed a strong grounding in district administration. She also served in Delhi as Commissioner (Planning) and Project Director, contributing to planning and administrative coordination early in her career.
Her professional journey reflects a consistent trajectory of responsibility, spanning sectors such as public administration, energy, industries, and district governance. Known for her administrative acumen and policy-oriented approach, Ms. Teotia exemplifies the dynamic capabilities of the Indian Administrative Service.
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