Debasish Panda, born on January 5, 1962, is a retired Indian Administrative Service officer from the 1987 Uttar Pradesh cadre. He holds an M.Sc. in Physics from Utkal University, an M.Phil. in Environmental Science from Jawaharlal Nehru University, and a postgraduate degree in Development Management. Throughout his career, he served in various capacities including Special Secretary, Additional Secretary, Resident Commissioner, Chief Executive Officer, Principal Secretary to Government, Secretary, Joint Secretary, Deputy Director, Commissioner, District Magistrate, and Sub Divisional Magistrate. His most recent position was Secretary in the Department of Financial Services, New Delhi, from March 1, 2020, to January 31,