Smita Sabharwal
Professional Career
Notable Achievements
- Restoration of ‘Praja Vani’ online grievance cell
- Gave priority to Health and Education in Karimnagar
- Introduced Fund Your City programme as Municipal Commissioner of Warangal.
Position
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Period
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Trainee Collector, Adilabad
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2001
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Assistant Collector, Chittoor
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July 14, 2003 till November 27, 2004
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Project Director, Rural Dev Department
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November 28, 2004 – December 31, 2004
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Project Director, Rural Dev Department, Kadapa
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January 1, 2005 – May 15, 2006
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Commissioner, Municipal Corporation, Warangal
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May 16, 2006 – May 29, 2007
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Deputy Commissioner, Commercial Taxes Department, Visakhapatnam
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May 29, 2007 – October 22, 2009
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Joint Collector, Kurnool
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October 22, 2009 – April 9, 2010
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Joint Collector, Hyderabad
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April 9, 2010
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District Collector & District Magistrate, Karimnagar
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April 16, 2011 till date
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Personal Biography
Smita Sabharwal was born on June 19, 1977.
Her father served in the defense department. Though, she never wanted to enter civil services till graduation, her father’s encouragement inspired her to join civil services.
Her mother tongue is Bengali and she speaks English as well.
Smita represented Karnataka in the Under-16 Badminton category and participated in athletic championship.
Dosa, Idli and Sambar are some of her favorite foods. She learnt Hindustani music.
Education
Smita Sabharwal did her graduation at St. Francis College in Hyderabad. She was an active NSS volunteer.
She has a degree in Business Law Accountancy Marketing, which she passed in first division.
Timeline
Smita Sabharwal requested the government to supply power for more than six hours to power looms as the weavers are facing difficulties due to power cuts. She attended the video conference chaired by Chief Secretary Minnie Mathew with district collectors to review the power scenario in the state on September 3, 2012.
Collector Smita Sabharwal greeted Muslims on the occasion of Bakdrid (Eid-Ul-Azha) on 27 October 2012.