In an exclusive interview with IANS, Saunik expressed his views on his new responsibility, his life journey and his determination to ensure that every welfare scheme launched by the state government reaches the common man.
When asked how she sees herself taking over as the first female Chief Secretary of the State, Saunik said: "I am very happy and grateful to have been entrusted with this new responsibility. Work has already started to launch a new welfare scheme on the lines of 'Ladli Behna'. We are analyzing what database exists and how people can be benefited digitally. This scheme will continue even during the upcoming Assembly elections.
"In the Cabinet meeting on June 28, four to five welfare schemes were discussed. The state government has thought of launching some welfare schemes for all sections of the society, be it women or youth. It is my responsibility and my fellow workers to work on these."
Questions were raised through various media reports regarding her appointment as Chief Secretary just before the upcoming Assembly elections.
Referring to his long career in the Indian Administrative Service, Saunik said, "My outlook is very positive, I have never been negative. I am an IAS officer of 1987 batch. I have served in Maharashtra for a long time. I have reached here today. "Due to the administrative process there is only one feeling in my mind and that is gratitude... I thank those who have given me this responsibility."
When asked how she balances her work and personal life, she said: "I have been practicing a disciplined life for a long time. I stay calm. I like to do some activities that take me to an open environment. I have been a pet lover since principle. Its presence relieves stress. In addition to a healthy diet, everything continues well with yoga and meditation.
When asked how she sees herself taking over as the first female Chief Secretary of the State, Saunik said: "I am very happy and grateful to have been entrusted with this new responsibility. Work has already started to launch a new welfare scheme on the lines of 'Ladli Behna'. We are analyzing what database exists and how people can be benefited digitally. This scheme will continue even during the upcoming Assembly elections.
"In the Cabinet meeting on June 28, four to five welfare schemes were discussed. The state government has thought of launching some welfare schemes for all sections of the society, be it women or youth. It is my responsibility and my fellow workers to work on these."
Questions were raised through various media reports regarding her appointment as Chief Secretary just before the upcoming Assembly elections.
Referring to his long career in the Indian Administrative Service, Saunik said, "My outlook is very positive, I have never been negative. I am an IAS officer of 1987 batch. I have served in Maharashtra for a long time. I have reached here today. "Due to the administrative process there is only one feeling in my mind and that is gratitude... I thank those who have given me this responsibility."
When asked how she balances her work and personal life, she said: "I have been practicing a disciplined life for a long time. I stay calm. I like to do some activities that take me to an open environment. I have been a pet lover since principle. Its presence relieves stress. In addition to a healthy diet, everything continues well with yoga and meditation.