Smt Smaraki Mahapatra IAS (West Bengal 2002), presently Secretary, Food Processing Industries and Horticulture Department, given additional charge of CMD – West Bengal Mineral Development & Trading Corporation.
Smt. Smaraki Mahapatra is a dedicated and accomplished civil servant with over two decades of distinguished service across various sectors of governance. She is presently serving as Secretary of the Food Processing Industries and Horticulture Department, Government of West Bengal. Recently, she has also been entrusted with the additional charge of Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of the West Bengal Mineral Development & Trading Corporation—a reflection of the government’s trust in her leadership and administrative capabilities.
An officer known for her analytical acumen and commitment to development, Smt. Mahapatra began her career after completing her training in 2004. She started her journey as Executive Magistrate in Hooghly and soon rose to the rank of Additional District Magistrate, holding key responsibilities in Bardhaman, Asansol, and other important administrative divisions. Between 2007 and 2009, she also served as Chief Executive Officer of the Durgapur Development Authority, contributing to planned urban development in the region.
Her leadership skills led her to serve as District Magistrate in Cooch Behar and Jalpaiguri from 2009 to 2013, where she earned recognition for her proactive approach to governance and welfare programs. Transitioning to the Finance Department, she played significant roles including Excise Commissioner, Commercial Tax Commissioner, and Director of Small Savings, overseeing vital aspects of state revenue and fiscal management from 2013 to 2021.
Her versatility was further demonstrated during her tenure as Secretary in departments such as Finance, Land Records & Rehabilitation, and Land Reforms. More recently, she has served in departments related to Education, Science & Technology, and Biotechnology, consistently delivering results with clarity of vision and a people-centric approach.
Known for her calm demeanor, intellectual rigor, and unwavering dedication to public service, Smt. Mahapatra has built a career marked by integrity and excellence. Her current responsibilities in the fields of food processing, horticulture, and mineral development signal her growing role in shaping sectors critical to the state’s economy and sustainable development. With her wide-ranging experience across urban development, district administration, finance, and technology, she continues to be a vital asset in West Bengal’s administrative landscape.
IndianBureaucracy.com wishes Smt Smaraki Mahapatra the very best.
