Like every year, the world will celebrate International Women’s Day on March 8 to recognise the achievements, strength, and contributions made by women. The day is observed not only to highlight the importance of gender equality but also to encourage people to support and provide opportunities to women in every field, whether in education or employment.
It is important to note that women play a vital role in shaping communities, nations, and families through their resilience and dedication. One field in which they have excelled is the Indian Administrative Service IAS). Several posts on social media claim that female IAS officers are among the strictest and most efficient in the country. On this Women’s Day, let’s take a look at some of the popular female IAS officers who have made significant contributions to making society a better place to live.
She secured All India Rank (AIR) 5 in UPSC CSE 2018. Known for her strong focus on rural development, she has also played an important role in implementing the Pradhan Mantri Gramin Awas Yojana. People in Madhya Pradesh regard her for her dedication to improving housing for rural communities.
She is a 2014-batch IAS officer of the AGMUT cadre and an alumnus of IIT Madras, where she completed her BTech and MTech. During her posting as the Deputy Commissioner of Lawngtlai in Mizoram, it came to her knowledge that many Anganwadis and school centers lacked proper infrastructure and nutritious food. To raise awareness, she launched the “Kan Sikul, Kan Huan” (My School, My Farm) initiative and created nutrition gardens in schools and Anganwadis. In spite of obstacles like the shortage of seeds, fertilizer, and water, the project ultimately grew to encompass more than 713 organizations
When IAS officer A. Sridevasena took charge of Peddapalli district, she noticed that people were still practicing open defecation. It came to her notice that many villages lacked proper toilets and had open drains, hence causing serious sanitation problems. To make the village open defecation free, she launched the Swachh Shukhravaram initiative. As part of this, toilets were built in households and more than one lakh soak pits were constructed to manage wastewater and reduce open drains.
Smita Sabharwal was born on June 19, 1977, and is an IAS officer from the 2001 batch of the Telangana cadre. She secured AIR 4 in the UPSC Civil Services Examination in 2001 and is widely known as the “People’s Officer.” Sabharwal made history as the first woman IAS officer to be appointed to the Chief Minister’s Office in Telangana. Sabharwal has received several recognitions, including the Indian Express Devi Award in 2015 for Innovation and Dynamism, and was also nominated for the Prime Minister’s Award for Excellence in Public Administration for the “Ammalalana” district initiative in the erstwhile united Andhra Pradesh.
Ritu Maheshwari is an IAS from the 2003 batch, from the Uttar Pradesh cadre. She is working as the Managing Director of the Noida Authority. Ritu has worked on the improvements in urban infrastructure and waste management. Her transparency in working style and her focused approach in governance to tackle any problem have made her one of the most efficient officers in the NCR region.
IAS Tina Dabi is one of the most popular female IAS officers, both offline and on social media. She was the first Dalit woman to top the UPSC Civil Services Examination in 2015 at the age of 22. As the Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) in Bhilwara, she gained national recognition for effectively implementing the “Bhilwara Model” during the COVID-19 pandemic. She also works on areas such as rural development, education, and strengthening governance in Rajasthan.
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