B N Makhija, born on October 1, 1939, is a retired Indian Administrative Service officer from the 1964 Maharashtra cadre. He holds postgraduate degrees in Business Administration and Commerce, along with a graduate degree in Commerce. Throughout his career, he served in various capacities including Additional Secretary, Commissioner, Managing Director, Director Equivalent, District Collector, Deputy Secretary, CEO, and Assistant Collector. His most recent designation was Adviser at Maharashtra in the Planning Department. Makhija's extensive experience spans administrative and leadership roles across multiple departments within the state government.