Sonal Goel IAS: A Trailblazer in Public Service and Women Empowerment

IAS officer Sonal Goel is recognized nationally and globally for her outstanding contributions to governance, gender equality, and innovation-driven public service. End Quote

(1888PressRelease) May 28, 2025 - Ms. Sonal Goel, an accomplished officer of the Indian Administrative Service (IAS), 2008 batch, stands as a beacon of transformative leadership in Indian governance. Currently serving as Secretary to the Government of Tripura in New Delhi, her career is a powerful narrative of innovation, social impact, and administrative excellence.

Over more than a decade of dedicated public service, Ms. Goel has consistently prioritized inclusive growth, citizen empowerment, and digital governance. Her celebrated 'Nandini' campaign — a women-centric initiative — was recognized as a Best Practice by the Government of Tripura on Civil Services Day.

Her work has earned widespread recognition:

Top 25 Women Transforming India (2016) – MyGov, NITI Aayog, United Nations

Sukanya Samriddhi Scheme Felicitation – Department of Posts, Govt. of India

National MGNREGA Award – Ministry of Rural Development

SKOCH SMART Governance Award

Best BSUP City Award – Ministry of Urban Development

SKOCH Award for Solar City & Green City Projects

District Red Cross Society Award – For work in gender equality and child welfare

Outstanding Woman Administrator Award – FMRT-ASMITA Conclave

Her international accolades further underline her global impact. Ms. Goel was recently honored with the ‘D-20 Leader of Influence and Changemaker Award’ in Muscat, Oman, and the ‘Empowerment & Development Woman Award’ during International Women’s Day 2025 in Bangkok, co-hosted by UNPKFC and UNA-USA. These honors reflect her commitment to gender parity, inclusive policy, and India's growing role in global governance dialogues.

As Resident Commissioner of Tripura in Delhi, she acted as a vital liaison, advancing the state’s development agenda at the national level. Today, as a senior bureaucrat in Tripura's administration, she continues to champion innovation, transparency, and people-centric governance.

Ms. Sonal Goel’s journey is not just a model of effective public administration — it is a testament to how visionary leadership and compassion can bring about lasting societal change.

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