Mrs. Achala Moulik
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Achala Moulik was born in Calcutta. As he father was a member of the Indian diplomatic service she had her school education in Washington, New York and London.
She then studied Economics, History, Political Science, International Law and Relations at University College, London University. Soon after graduating from there she joined the Indian Administrative Service where she served in various capacities in both Government of India and Government of Karnataka. She served as Addl. D.G and then Director General, Archaeological Survey of India from 1991 – 1996. In Karnataka she served as Chairman Bangalore Development Authority, Additional Chief Secretary from 1996 to 1999. She was posted in 2000 posted as Secretary, Elementary Education and Literacy, Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India. During her tenure the Sarva Shikhsha Abhiyan (Education for All Program) was approved by the Union Cabinet.