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Central hub of district administration, dedicated to governance, development, and citizen welfare under the leadership of Smt. Sikta Patnaik, IAS.
The Narayanpet Collectorate is the central hub of district administration, led by Smt. Sikta Patnaik, IAS, an Indian Administrative Service officer who oversees governance, development, and citizen welfare.
Financial management and revenue collection for the district, ensuring proper allocation of resources.
Maintaining law and order as the District Magistrate, ensuring public safety and security.
Planning and executing development projects for both urban and rural areas of the district.
Conducting general elections and ensuring transparency throughout the electoral process.
Issuing various licenses including arms licenses and regulating public safety laws.
Ensuring essential public services and welfare programs reach citizens effectively.
District Collector & Magistrate, Narayanpet, Telangana
Belongs to the 2014 batch of the Indian Administrative Service and has served in important administrative roles across multiple districts in Telangana, demonstrating leadership in governance, citizen services, and welfare initiatives.
Cleared the UPSC Civil Services Examination and was inducted into the 2014 IAS batch. She has a strong educational background that helped her adapt to diverse administrative responsibilities.
Served as District Magistrate and Collector in several districts including Peddapalli, Adilabad, and Hanumakonda before taking charge as District Collector & Magistrate of Narayanpet in June 2024.
During her postings, she focused on tribal welfare, education improvements, infrastructure development, and expanding voter accessibility through innovative civic measures.
Known for being field‑oriented and active in grassroots interactions, she has worked on enhancing citizen services, promoting nutrition and senior care programs, and leading digital engagement with constituents.
Innovative initiatives launched under the leadership of Smt. Sikta Patnaik, IAS
As District Collector of Narayanpet, she launched a district-wide awareness campaign against child marriage, partnering with the Women’s Development & Child Welfare Department and NGOs to educate communities and discourage this practice
During her previous postings, she focused on strengthening sanitation in villages — monitoring cleanliness efforts under local programs, improving solid waste management, and advising on infrastructure upgrades in rural areas
Throughout her administrative work, she emphasized Palle Pragathi and local development programs, urging officials and village bodies to complete sanitation and infrastructure works, encourage participation in rural governance, and support agriculture and civic welfare schemes
Uplifting marginalized groups through targeted welfare programs and promoting equitable access to services in Narayanpet district.
Promoting sustainable sanitation, clean villages, and eco-conscious development projects in both rural and urban areas.
Engaging citizens through feedback and participatory programs to shape district policies and public welfare initiatives.
Specialized sections handling critical aspects of district administration
Personnel management, transfers, disciplinary cases, record maintenance.
Payroll, pensions, loans, audits, and financial reconciliations.
Law and order, elections, caste verification, licensing, and safety acts.
Village accounts, land revenue, irrigation, natural calamity relief, drinking water supply.
Government land management, tenancy issues, land acquisition, VIP visits, state protocols, government building maintenance, and relief funds.
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