New Delhi: New Delhi The Centre on Saturday issued fresh appointment and empanelment notifications, under which Laya Madduri, a 2010-batch IAS officer of the Assam-Meghalaya cadre, has been empanelled for holding the post of Joint Secretary or equivalent at the Government of India.
The empanelment marks an important milestone in her administrative career and places her among officers eligible for senior policy-level responsibilities in the central government.
Currently Serving in Department of Economic Affairs
Laya Madduri is currently serving as Director in the Department of Economic Affairs (DEA) under the Ministry of Finance.
She was appointed to this role in 2025 and is presently handling important responsibilities linked to economic policy and financial administration at the Centre.
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Strong Administrative Record in Assam
Before moving to the Centre, Madduri held several significant positions in Assam, including:
- Secretary to the Government of Assam, Finance Department
- Managing Director, Assam Financial Corporation
- Deputy Commissioner of Cachar district
- Deputy Commissioner of Dibrugarh district
- Assistant Commissioner in Nagaon
Her tenure in district administration was noted for active field governance and public-oriented interventions.
Known for Education and Cleanliness Initiatives
During her posting in Cachar, she gained recognition for launching the “Let’s Learn Together” initiative aimed at strengthening early-grade learning outcomes.
She also led the “Swachh Sundar Silchar” campaign, focused on urban sanitation, waste management, and citizen participation in cleanliness drives.
These initiatives earned attention for combining administrative delivery with community engagement.
Educational Background and Personal Profile
Born on 14 April 1985, Madduri comes from Andhra Pradesh.
She holds:
- a B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering from Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani
- an M.A. from IGNOU Delhi
She is fluent in English and Telugu.
Outside administration, she is known for her interest in painting, which she reportedly uses as a form of relaxation and meditation.
Reputation for High Integrity and Work Commitment
Among colleagues, Madduri is regarded as a highly committed officer with a reputation for integrity and discipline.
She has often been described as a work-focused administrator, and one anecdote frequently cited is her return to official duties within two months of childbirth instead of availing extended maternity leave.
What Empanelment Means
Empanelment for Joint Secretary rank enables an IAS officer to be considered for senior policymaking assignments across ministries and departments in the Government of India.
Such empanelments are based on service record, experience, vigilance clearance, and performance review.
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