Shikha Dubey, an IAS officer from the 1987 Madhya Pradesh cadre, was born on November 27, 1959. She holds postgraduate degrees in Psychology and Business Administration, along with a graduate degree in Sanskrit. Throughout her career, she served in various capacities including Principal Secretary, Managing Director, Commissioner, Secretary, Controller, Director, District Collector, Deputy Secretary, Additional Collector, Competent Authority, Project Administrator, and SDO/SDM. Her most recent role was Sanchalak at Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, from February 17, 2014, to March 18, 2016. She is associated with the RCVP Noronha Academy of Administration and Management and is currently retired from