Who is Anna Rajam Malhotra? The first female IAS officer who broke India’s bureaucratic glass ceiling
TOI Education / May 27, 2026, 16:21 (IST)
Anna Rajam George shattered barriers in 1950s India, becoming the nation's first female IAS officer. Despite societal prejudices and interviewers' doubts, she pursued a distinguished career, serving as the first woman Sub Collector and later as Secretary to the Government of India. Her pioneering journey opened doors for countless women in public service.