New Delhi: The Central Government has appointed Pratiksha Godara, a 2011-batch Indian Police Service (IPS) officer of the AGMUT cadre, as Advisor (Security) at GAIL (India) Limited for a period of three years.
According to the appointment order dated October 13, 2026, she will serve in the pay and rank of Deputy Inspector General (DIG) during her tenure with the public sector energy company.
The appointment marks a significant transition in her career from policing assignments in the national capital to a security-related role in one of India’s major public sector natural gas companies.
Godara has served in several important positions in the Delhi Police, including assignments in counter-intelligence, traffic administration and operational management. She is particularly known for becoming the first woman IPS officer to be inducted into the Delhi Police’s Counter Intelligence Unit.
Who Is IPS Pratiksha Godara?
Pratiksha Godara is a 2011-batch Indian Police Service officer belonging to the AGMUT cadre, which covers Arunachal Pradesh, Goa, Mizoram and Union Territories.
Originally from Rajasthan, she entered the IPS as a direct recruit after clearing the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) Civil Services Examination.
According to her service profile, she joined the IPS on August 29, 2011. Her educational qualifications include a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree.
Over the course of her career, Godara has handled a range of policing responsibilities, particularly in Delhi, where she served in operational, intelligence and traffic-related assignments.
Her professional experience includes specialised counter-intelligence work, administrative responsibilities and urban traffic management.
Her latest appointment as Advisor (Security) at GAIL places her in a senior security position in the public sector energy industry.
First Woman IPS Officer in Delhi Police’s Counter Intelligence Unit
One of the most notable milestones in Pratiksha Godara’s policing career came when she became the first woman IPS officer to be inducted into the Delhi Police’s Counter Intelligence Unit.
Her appointment to the specialised unit was reported in July 2023 and represented an important development in the participation of women IPS officers in intelligence-related assignments within the Delhi Police.
The Counter Intelligence Unit handles sensitive policing responsibilities associated with intelligence gathering and specialised investigations.
Godara’s induction into the unit was particularly significant because it marked the first time a woman IPS officer had been appointed to this specialised branch.
The assignment added an important dimension to her policing career and expanded her experience beyond conventional law-and-order and administrative duties.
Served in Delhi Police Traffic Administration
Apart from her counter-intelligence assignment, Godara has held responsibilities in the Delhi Police’s traffic administration.
She served as Additional Commissioner of Police, Traffic Headquarters, a position associated with the supervision and coordination of traffic management in the national capital.
The role involved senior-level administrative responsibilities in a major metropolitan policing environment.
Her experience in traffic administration added to her broader professional background, which includes operational policing, intelligence and management responsibilities.
Held Operational Responsibilities in Delhi Police Housing Corporation
Pratiksha Godara also served in an operational role associated with the Delhi Police Housing Corporation Limited (DPHCL).
According to her career profile, she held responsibilities as Additional Commissioner and Director of Operations in the organisation.
The assignment provided experience in organisational administration and operational management, complementing her field-policing and specialised intelligence roles.
Together, these assignments reflect the range of responsibilities she has handled during her service in the AGMUT cadre.
GAIL Appointment: Three-Year Tenure at DIG Rank
Under the latest appointment order issued on October 13, 2026, Godara has been appointed Advisor (Security) at GAIL (India) Limited for three years.
She will serve in the pay and rank of Deputy Inspector General during this assignment.
GAIL is a major public sector undertaking under the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, with operations across natural gas transmission, marketing and related energy infrastructure.
Security is an important operational requirement for energy companies handling extensive pipeline networks, industrial installations and other critical infrastructure.
Her appointment brings an experienced IPS officer with a background in intelligence, operational policing and administration into a security advisory position in the energy sector.
The order specifies the tenure and rank of the appointment. Her detailed responsibilities will be governed by the applicable arrangements for the post.
Educational Background and IPS Service Profile
Pratiksha Godara’s educational background includes an MBA, and she entered the Indian Police Service through the direct recruitment route.
Her key service details are as follows:
- Service: Indian Police Service (IPS)
- Batch: 2011
- Cadre: AGMUT
- Home State: Rajasthan
- Date of Joining: August 29, 2011
- Educational Qualification: MBA
- Latest Appointment: Advisor (Security), GAIL (India) Limited
- Appointment Tenure: Three years
- Rank for GAIL Assignment: Deputy Inspector General (DIG)
From Counter-Intelligence to Energy Infrastructure Security
Pratiksha Godara’s appointment to GAIL represents a new phase in a career that has included several specialised assignments within the Delhi Police.
Her induction as the first woman IPS officer in the Delhi Police’s Counter Intelligence Unit remains one of her most notable professional milestones. She has also served in traffic administration and operational management roles.
With her appointment as Advisor (Security) at GAIL for three years, she moves into a position connected with the security requirements of a major public sector energy company.
The appointment reflects the use of experienced IPS officers in security-related roles beyond conventional police organisations, particularly in sectors involving strategically important infrastructure.
About GAIL
GAIL (India) Limited is India’s leading natural gas transmission and marketing company and a Maharatna public sector enterprise under the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Government of India. The company operates across the natural gas value chain, including gas transmission, marketing, processing and distribution, while also expanding its presence in areas such as renewable energy and other emerging energy businesses.
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