Debjani Chakrabarti, an IAS officer of the 2002 Odisha cadre, was born on September 8, 1973. She holds a B.A. from Calcutta University and an M.A. and M.Phil. from Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi. Currently serving as Minister (Economic & Commerce) at the Embassy of India in Tokyo, Japan since August 21, 2023, she has held various positions including Special Resident Commissioner, Director, Executive Director, Private Secretary, Deputy Secretary, Additional Secretary/Secretary, and Executive Officer. She has been recognized with the Pradhan Mantri Sahaj Bijli Har Ghar Yojana (SAUBHAGYA) award. She is proficient