From Sub-Collector to Odisha's First Woman Chief Secretary | Anu Garg | S4E05

In this episode of Sushasana, Anu Garg IAS, the First Woman Chief Secretary of Odisha, shares her journey from aspiring to become an IAS officer to leading the administration of an entire state. The conversation explores leadership, governance, Odisha's Vision 2036 & 2047, women-led development through the Subhadra Yojana, empowering over one crore women, and the state's award-winning water management initiatives. Through inspiring stories from her career, she offers valuable lessons on public service, policy, and nation-building. Whether you're an IAS aspirant, a policymaker, or simply curious about how governments work, this episode offers a rare behind-the-scenes look at leadership and governance. Topics Covered: Journey to becoming Odisha's First Woman Chief Secretary Leadership & Governance Women Empowerment & Subhadra Yojana Water Management & Infrastructure Odisha Vision 2036 & 2047 Public Policy & Civil Services If you enjoyed this conversation, don't forget to Like, Share, Comment, and Subscribe to Sushasana for more conversations with India's leading policymakers and changemakers. Views expressed by guests on Sushasan are not endorsed by Samagra Watch the full episode - Link to Sushasan Season 4 -    • Sushasan Season 4: Sushasan in States   Subscribe to Sushasan on your preferred platform to stay updated and catch more engaging conversations: Instagram:  / sushasanthepodcast   YouTube:    / @sushasanthepodcast   Linkedin:   / sushasan-the-podcast   #GovernmentInitiatives #Sushasan #governance