Roopa Mishra, an IAS officer of the 2004 Odisha cadre, currently serves as Joint Secretary in the Urban Development Department of the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, New Delhi (since August 24, 2021). Born on June 9, 1977, she holds a B.Com and an MBA in Business Administration from Utkal University, Bhubaneswar. Her extensive career includes roles such as Director (Factories), Chief Executive of OREDA, Labour Commissioner, Managing Director, Mission Director, District Collector and Magistrate, Deputy Secretary, Sub Collector, and Secretary. She has received multiple awards, including Achievement Awards for solar energy initiatives and NRHM awards for population stabilization and child survival. She is proficient in English