Nilam Sawhney, an Indian Administrative Service officer from the 1984 Andhra Pradesh cadre, served the Government of Andhra Pradesh in various capacities. She held positions including Chief Secretary to the Government from November 14, 2019, to June 30, 2020. Her extensive career encompassed roles such as Secretary, Principal Secretary, Vice Chairman & Managing Director, Joint Secretary, Commissioner, District Collector and Magistrate, Deputy Secretary, Administrator, Project Director, Joint Collector, and Assistant Collector. Born on June 2, 1960, she holds graduate and postgraduate degrees in Physics. Nilam Sawhney is now retired from service.