Aradhana Shukla, an IAS officer of the 1989 Uttar Pradesh cadre, was born on 17 February 1963. She holds an M.Phil. in Psychology, a B.A. in Geography, and an LL.B. from the University of Lucknow. Throughout her career, she served in various capacities including District Magistrate, Secretary, Principal Secretary to Government, Managing Director, Special Secretary Director, Joint Secretary, and Officer on Special Duty. Her most recent position was Additional Chief Secretary in the Ayush Department from 31 August 2022 to 28 February 2023. She is now retired from the Indian Administrative Service.