The Times of India

Who is Anna Rajam Malhotra? The first female IAS officer who broke Indias bureaucratic glass ceiling

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.