Ritu Maheshwari, born on 14 July 1978, is an Indian Administrative Service officer from the 2003 batch, Uttar Pradesh cadre. She holds a B.E. in Electrical Engineering. Currently, she serves as Secretary in the Department of Medical Health and Family Welfare, Lucknow, since 16 January 2025. Her previous roles include Managing Director, Chief Executive Officer, District Collector and Magistrate, Director, Executive Director, Additional Commissioner, Vice Chairman, and Joint Magistrate. She has been recognized with awards such as the 5 Star Garbage Free City, India's Cleanest City (1st Rank), ODF, Fastest Moving City, and the State e-Governance Award 2009-10. She