Archive · 20 Jan 2026
Anindita Mitra becomes Punjab's Chief Electoral Officer
Anindita Mitra is a 2007-batch Indian Administrative Service officer who has taken over as the Chief Electoral Officer of Punjab.
Before this, she was the Administrative Secretary for education departments in Punjab.
She is excited to lead the elections in Punjab and promises to make the process easy and fair for voters.
She will use technology to make things more transparent and efficient.
Her office will focus on making sure everyone can vote easily and that the elections are run according to the rules.
Anindita Mitra, a 2007-batch IAS officer, has taken charge as the Chief Electoral Officer of Punjab.
She previously served as the Administrative Secretary for the Department of School Education, Higher Education, and Languages in Punjab.
Mitra emphasizes upholding democratic values and ensuring voter-centric ease throughout the electoral process.
Her office will prioritize accessibility, transparency, and adherence to Election Commission of India guidelines.
Technology will be a key enabler in enhancing transparency, voter services, and efficient election management.
- Who
- Anindita Mitra
- What
- Assumed charge as Chief Electoral Officer of Punjab
- When
- Not specified
- Where
- Punjab, India
- Why
- To lead the constitutional and democratic institution in the State of Punjab
- Name
- Anindita Mitra
- Position
- Chief Electoral Officer of Punjab
- Previous Role
- Administrative Secretary, Department of School Education, Higher Education and Languages, Government of Punjab
- Batch
- 2007-batch Indian Administrative Service officer
- Key Focus Areas
- Democratic values, voter-centric ease, accessibility, transparency, technology in elections