<p>1986-batch IAS officer Vandita Sharma took charge as the 39th Chief Secretary of Karnataka on Tuesday. </p>.<p>She replaces P Ravi Kumar, who retired from service. Vandita is the fourth woman chief secretary after Teresa Bhattacharya (2000), Malathi Das (2006) and K Ratna Prabha (2017).</p>.<p>Vandita's tenure will last 18 months till November 30, 2023.</p>
<p>1986-batch IAS officer Vandita Sharma took charge as the 39th Chief Secretary of Karnataka on Tuesday. </p>.<p>She replaces P Ravi Kumar, who retired from service. Vandita is the fourth woman chief secretary after Teresa Bhattacharya (2000), Malathi Das (2006) and K Ratna Prabha (2017).</p>.<p>Vandita's tenure will last 18 months till November 30, 2023.</p>