Independent India's first woman IAS officer Anna Malhotra passes away
India's first woman IAS officer post-Independence, Anna Rajam Malhotra, died at her residence in suburban Andheri in Mumbai yesterday, her family sources said. She was 91. The last rites were performed in Mumbai. Malhotra joined the civil services in 1951 and opted for the Madras cadre. She then served in the Madras state under Chief Minister C Rajagopalachari. Here are more details.
Malhotra was born in Kerala's Ernakulam in July 1927
Malhotra was born as Anna Rajam George in Kerala's Ernakulam in July 1927. She shifted to Chennai after her schooling in Kozhikode to pursue higher education at Madras University. She later married RN Malhotra, who served as the Governor of RBI from 1985 to 1990.
Malhotra was honored with the Padma Bhushan award
Malhotra is also known for her contribution in setting up Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust (JNPT) near Mumbai. She was the chairperson of JNPT during the execution. Malhotra was given the task of JNPT as a part of her deputation in the Central government. In 1989, she was honored with the Padma Bhushan award. Malhotra had worked under seven chief ministers of Tamil Nadu.
Malhotra had worked closely with Rajiv Gandhi
Malhotra had worked closely with Rajiv Gandhi when he was in charge of the 1982 Asian Games in Delhi. Post-retirement, Malhotra was serving as a Director of Hotel Leela Venture Ltd, her family sources said.
