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'''Sarla Grewal''' (4 October 1927 – 29 January 2002) was the second female [[Indian Administrative Service]] officer in [[India]], when she joined IAS in 1952. She was the [[Governor of Madhya Pradesh]] (1989–1990). She was the principal secretary for [[Rajiv Gandhi]].<ref>[http://www.rajbhavanmp.in/grewal.asp Profile of Governor]{{ | '''Sarla Grewal''' (4 October 1927 – 29 January 2002) was the second female [[Indian Administrative Service]] officer in [[India]], when she joined IAS in 1952. She was the [[Governor of Madhya Pradesh]] (1989–1990). She was the principal secretary for [[Rajiv Gandhi]].<ref>[http://www.rajbhavanmp.in/grewal.asp Profile of Governor]{{dead link|date=September 2019}} [[Raj Bhavan, Bhopal|Raj Bhavan (Madhya Pradesh)]] Official website.</ref><ref>[http://news.oneindia.in/2006/10/31/madhya-pradesh-completes-50-years-of-existence-1162296786.html Madhya Pradesh 50 years]</ref><ref>[http://www.rediff.com/news/may/08flip.htm Rediff Sarala grewel]</ref><ref>[http://www.indianexpress.com/Storyold/142290/ Bofors deal was signed in `haste' -- Serla Grewal] [[Indian Express]].</ref> | ||
In addition to the above-mentioned posts, she held Shimla's first deputy commissioner, Secretary to Prime Minister at [[WHO]] and [[UNICEF]]. | In addition to the above-mentioned posts, she held Shimla's first deputy commissioner, Secretary to Prime Minister at [[WHO]] and [[UNICEF]]. | ||
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Grewal did her bachelor's from [[Hans Raj Mahila Maha Vidyalaya]]. After graduating, she joined IAS in 1952. Then in 1956, she was the [[Deputy Commissioner]] and was the first woman in India to be appointed to the post nationwide. She was awarded the British Council Scholarship at LSE on social services in developing countries, with special emphasis on health, education and society welfare schemes. | Grewal did her bachelor's from [[Hans Raj Mahila Maha Vidyalaya]]. After graduating, she joined IAS in 1952. Then in 1956, she was the [[Deputy Commissioner]] and was the first woman in India to be appointed to the post nationwide. She was awarded the British Council Scholarship at LSE on social services in developing countries, with special emphasis on health, education and society welfare schemes. | ||
In 1963, she became the health secretary in [[Punjab]] and during her tenure Punjab received four awards for national family welfare. In 1985 Grewal was appointed PM's secretary.{{ | In 1963, she became the health secretary in [[Punjab]] and during her tenure Punjab received four awards for national family welfare. In 1985 Grewal was appointed PM's secretary.{{citation needed|date=October 2019}} | ||
Later in her life she became the chairman of [[Tribune Trust]] which she continued until her death.<ref>{{cite web|last=sharma|first=sanjeev|title=Former Governors of Madhya Pradesh|url=http://www.rajbhavanmp.in/grewal.asp|publisher=rajbhavn|accessdate=12 February 2013}}</ref> | Later in her life she became the chairman of [[Tribune Trust]] which she continued until her death.<ref>{{cite web|last=sharma|first=sanjeev|title=Former Governors of Madhya Pradesh|url=http://www.rajbhavanmp.in/grewal.asp|publisher=rajbhavn|accessdate=12 February 2013}}</ref> | ||
==Death== | ==Death== | ||
Grewal died of pulmonary tuberculosis and [[chronic kidney failure]] on January | Grewal died of pulmonary tuberculosis and [[chronic kidney failure]] on January 29, 2002.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Raj Bhavan MP {{!}} The Hon'ble Governor|url=http://governor.mp.gov.in/grewal.aspx|access-date=2020-08-25|website=governor.mp.gov.in}}</ref> | ||
==See also== | ==See also== | ||
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