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Meet Avantika Singh Aulakh: Gujarat’s New APS To CM
From District Collector to top roles in infrastructure and governance, Avantika Singh Aulakh brings deep experience and national recognition to her new post in the Chief Minister’s Office
May 20, 2025 · 2 min read
Avantika Singh Aulakh, a senior Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 2003 batch (Gujarat cadre), in a recent appellation, has become Additional Principal Secretary to the Chief Minister of Gujarat. Having served as Secretary to the Chief Minister since September 2021, this comes as recognition of her administrative acumen and sustained contribution to governance in the state.
Avantika Singh Aulakh holds a Bachelor’s degree in Instrumentation & Control Engineering from Netaji Subhas Institute of Technology (NSIT), Delhi, and a Master’s in Public Administration from the prestigious Harvard Kennedy School. Her academic background brings a strong mix of technical expertise and public policy insight to governance.
Over her distinguished two-decade career in public service, she has held several key administrative positions across Gujarat. She has served as District Collector in major districts including Ahmedabad, Vadodara, Bharuch, and Anand, and was twice awarded the Best District Collector Award by the state government for her work in Vadodara (2015–16) and Bharuch (2012–13).
Her dedication to public service and electoral integrity earned her the National Award for Best Electoral Practices from the Election Commission of India in both 2012 and 2017. In 2018, she was honored with a national award under the Beti Bachao Beti Padhao scheme for her work as Collector of Ahmedabad.
Beyond field postings, Aulakh has held several high-impact administrative roles, including:
- Vice Chairman and CEO, Gujarat Maritime Board
- CEO, Gujarat Infrastructure Development Board
- Managing Director, Gujarat Rail Infrastructure Development Corporation Ltd.
- Director, Technical Education, Government of Gujarat
She has also served as Deputy Secretary in the Energy and Petrochemicals Department, Director of Petroleum, and as District Development Officer in both Anand and Gandhinagar.
Her leadership across infrastructure, energy, education, and development sectors demonstrates a capacity for both operational execution and strategic policymaking. She has undergone specialized training in fiscal policy, public-private partnerships (PPP), and project management, strengthening her ability to oversee complex, large-scale initiatives.
With her blend of field experience, policy acumen, and leadership across sectors, Avantika Singh Aulakh continues to be a pivotal figure in Gujarat’s administrative framework.
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