IAS

Durga Shakti Nagpal

IASBatch 2010Rank #20
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About

Durga Shakti Nagpal is a 2010 batch IAS officer from the Uttar Pradesh cadre, renowned for her courageous crackdown on illegal sand mining in the Noida region. She gained national attention in 2013 when she took decisive action against the sand mafia, leading to her controversial suspension, which was later revoked. Her unwavering commitment to integrity and justice has made her a symbol of fearless bureaucracy in India.

Quick Details

ServiceIAS
Batch2010
Rank20
Attempts2

Parents

Father NameSubhash Nagpal
Father OccupationRetired government officer; awarded the President’s Medal for distinguished service at the Delhi Cantonment Board

Marks & Academics

Graduation College NameIndira Gandhi Delhi Technical University for Women
Graduation DegreeB.Tech in Computer Engineering
Post Graduation MarksNot Applicable
Post Graduation College NameNot Applicable
Post Graduation DegreeNot Applicable

Other Information

HometownAgra
Home StateUttar Pradesh
CadreUttar Pradesh
HobbiesReading, Poetry, Music, Fitness
AchievementsSecured AIR 20 in UPSC CSE 2009; Led a significant crackdown on illegal sand mining in Noida; Served as Officer on Special Duty (OSD) to the Union Agriculture & Farmers Welfare Minister; Appointed as District Magistrate of Banda and later Lakhimpur Kheri.
StrugglesFaced suspension in 2013 due to her actions against illegal sand mining; Overcame political and bureaucratic challenges to continue her service with integrity.
Work ExperienceTrainee IAS officer in Punjab cadre; Exposed a land scam in Mohali; Joint Magistrate in Gautam Budh Nagar; Officer on Special Duty (OSD) to the Union Agriculture & Farmers Welfare Minister; District Magistrate of Banda; District Magistrate of Lakhimpur Kheri.