Dr. Shalini Rajneesh

(IAS | Karnataka | 1989)
Chief Secretary to Government, Karnataka
Dr. Shalini Rajneesh, an IAS officer of the 1989 batch from Karnataka cadre, currently serves as the Chief Secretary to the Government of Karnataka since July 31, 2024. Born on June 6, 1967, she holds degrees in Psychology, an MBA in Business Administration, and a postgraduate degree in Psychology. Her extensive career includes roles such as Additional Chief Secretary, Principal Secretary, Secretary, Regional Commissioner, Deputy Commissioner, and Director. Dr. Rajneesh has received numerous awards, including the Prime Minister's Award for Sakala, GFILES Governance Awards 2015, CAPAM Award 2014, and the Google Innovator Award. She is proficient in English, Hindi, Punjabi, Urdu, and


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