Yamini Sarangi, an IAS officer of the 2008 Odisha cadre, was born on 22 February 1980. She holds a B.E. from Delhi University and an M.P.P. from Princeton University, USA. Currently, she serves as Commissioner in the Commercial Taxes and GST department, Odisha, since 14 January 2025. Her previous roles include SPD, Special Secretary, Director, Additional Secretary, Joint Secretary, District Collector and Magistrate, among others. She has received awards such as the Rising Buyer-2020 (2nd Position) for Odisha State Medical Corporation Ltd. in Government e-Marketplace and recognition from the Odisha Chief Minister in 2016 for performance under the MAMATA Scheme. She is proficient