Ms. Surekha Sahu is a 1994-batch officer of the Indian Railway Service of Electrical Engineers (IRSEE) and is currently serving as Director (Infrastructure) at the Centre for Railway Information Systems (CRIS), Delhi. Over the course of her distinguished and multifaceted administrative career, she has served in several key institutions, including South Central Railway, Northern Railway, Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC), and the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, where she held various responsible positions and contributed effectively.
A native of Bhopal, Surekha Sahu completed her engineering and postgraduate studies at Maulana Azad College, Bhopal. Her deep interest in literature evolved through diverse life experiences, inspiring her to pursue creative writing. Her works have been published in several reputed magazines, and she has also been featured in multiple poetry anthologies.
In 2021, her first poetry collection, Jeevan Ke Rang, was published and left a strong impression on readers. This was followed by her second book, Antarman Ki Ganthein (2023), in which she poignantly expressed her emotional journey through life’s struggles and illness. Her third poetry collection, Saptarang, is a vivid and sensitive compilation of deep emotions and experiences.
Surekha Sahu has a special affinity for inspirational quotes and believes that powerful thoughts can make life simpler, meaningful, and motivating. In her fourth book, Anmol Pal – Jeevan Ke Prerak Prasang, she shares inspiring experiences and memorable moments from her life with readers.Her book Antarman Ki Ganthein was honored with the prestigious “Premchand Award” by the Ministry of Railways, Government of India. An English translation of this book has been published under the title Knots Within.
Recently, her book The Ceiling, Me and My Sleepless Nights was launched at the National Centre for the Performing Arts (NCPA) in Mumbai.
Surekha Sahu has used writing as a powerful medium to spread awareness in society. Her works are not only significant from a literary perspective but also inspire readers to overcome life’s challenges, maintain inner strength, and embrace every experience with a positive outlook.