IAS officer Richa Verma (IAS:2012:HP) has been appointed as Deputy Secretary in the Department of Higher Education, Delhi, for a period of four years.
According to an order issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) on Monday (November 10, 2025), the competent authority has approved her appointment for a tenure of four years from the date she assumes charge of the post or until further orders, whichever is earlier.
Ms. Verma is presently serving in her cadre state, Himachal Pradesh, as Managing Director of the H.P. State Industrial Development Corporation (SIDC), Shimla, and also holds the additional charge of Managing Director, Himachal Pradesh State Handicrafts & Handloom Corporation, Shimla.


















