VERSE OF VALOUR, VOICE OF CHANGE: HARYANA HOME SECY SUMITA MISRA

Dr. Sumita Misra, Haryana's Home Secretary, is a visionary reformer and leading contender for Chief Secretary, driving AI policing, gender empowerment, and sustainable governance.

- NEERAJ MOHAN

Haryana's Additional Chief Secretary of the Home Department, Dr Sumita Misra unveils her visionary blueprint for transforming governance and bolstering law and order.

Renowned for her innovative leadership, she has spearheaded groundbreaking technological advancements, including AI-powered Dial 112 and widespread CCTV surveillance, redefining public safety and modernization.

Tackling entrenched social issues like skewed sex ratios and child marriages, she champions holistic empowerment through education, stringent legal enforcement, and gender sensitization initiatives. Her trailblazing tenure in agriculture introduced bold reforms to curb stubble burning and advance sustainable farming practices. In an exclusive conversation with The Daily Guardian, the senior IAS officer, poet, and devoted mother and the frontrunner for the post of Haryana Chief Secretary spoke over a length of issues including multifaceted strategies to combat drugs, cybercrime, and crimes against women. The excerpts:

Q: As the Additional Chief Secretary, Home Department, of Haryana, how do you perceive this significant responsibility, and what are your key priorities to enhance law and order across the state?