Ms. Neha Kumari, IAS, a young and dynamic officer from the 2015 batch of Indian Administrative Services (IAS). She has taken charge as the Mission Director of the Gujarat State Electronics Mission (GSEM) on April 15th, 2025. GSEM serves as the nodal agency spearheading Gujarat’s vision to establish itself as a global hub for Electronics and Semiconductor Manufacturing.

Ms. Neha Kumari holds a degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from the Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra, and a master’s degree in public management from Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU). She has previously held several significant administrative positions, including District Collector, Deputy Municipal Commissioner at the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation, and District Development Officer (DDO) among others.

With a distinguished career characterized by administrative excellence and visionary leadership, Ms. Neha Kumari brings extensive experience in governance, policy implementation, and industry collaboration. Her appointment comes at a crucial time as Gujarat intensifies its investments in the Electronics System Design and Manufacturing (ESDM) sector, leveraging its robust policy framework, infrastructure ecosystem, and investor-friendly climate.