Soumya Mishra () is the first female IPS officer from the state of Odisha. She is the cadet of 1994 batch IPS officer and has held several senior positions, and took charge as special Secretary of Home in the State Government of Telangana. During her police career she was designated in various parts of Andhra Pradesh like Vijaywada, Karimnagar, Visakhapatnam, Vijaynagara and Warangal. Early life Mishra was born in Cuttack and started her education in Stewart School. Thereafter she received her PhD. from Utkal University and received a research scholarship. After passing Civil service examination she left research. Family Mishra is married to a retired IAS officer Debabrata Kantha and has one son and one daughter. Awards and Honors * Police Award : 2004 * Eight Good Men & Women the Lead India city finalists meet.
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