Full Name Soumya Mishra Known for IPS Name Soumya Mishra | Nationality India Spouse(s) Debabrata Kantha | |
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Alma mater Steward school, Ravenshaw Collegiate, Utkal University Native Cuttack, Orissa Similar Kiran Bedi, Kanchan Chaudhary Bhattacharya, B Sandhya |
Inspector General Soumya Mishra IPS Exclusive Interview || Crime Diaries With Muralidhar #46
Soumya Mishra (Odia: ସୌମ୍ୟା ମିଶ୍ର) 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.
Contents
- Inspector General Soumya Mishra IPS Exclusive Interview Crime Diaries With Muralidhar 46
- Inspirational Woman IPS Soumya Mishra Exclusive Interview Vijetha HMTV Awani
- Early life
- Family
- Awards and Honors
- References
Inspirational Woman IPS Soumya Mishra Exclusive Interview | Vijetha | HMTV Awani
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. Following her success in the Civil Service examination, she departed from her research endeavors.
Family
Mishra is married to a retired IAS officer Debabrata Kantha and has one sons an done daughter.