Ritu Maheshwari
Ritu Maheshwari is among the most renowned and well-liked Indian IAS officers. She serves as a source of motivation for millions of Indians, especially those who aspire to pursue careers in public service and positively impact the lives of numerous individuals throughout the nation.
Ritu Maheshwari was born on July 14, 1978, in Punjab. Shri C.D. Singla and Smt. Saroj Singla were her parents and guardians. Monika Gupta and Rishabh Singla were her siblings. Following the completion of her education from D.A.V. School, M.C.M DAV College, Chandigarh, she graduated in the Electrical Engineering programme at Punjab Engineering College. Ritu Maheshwari, after she completed her Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) joined the MBA in Executive Development programme at Amity University (Noida).
An example of how perseverance and effort are invariably rewarded, Ritu Maheshwari serves as an inspiration to a great number of young people, especially girls. Over the course of her two decades of public service, she has received recognition and commendation on an international scale, in addition to in India. Additionally, a documentary titled Katiyabaaz was produced regarding her life. In 2012, the documentary made its debut during the Berlin International Film Festival. Additionally, it claimed the category for Best Film in India at the fifteenth Mumbai Film Festival.
Ritu Maheshwari, who is married and has two children, exemplifies how a woman can achieve professional success while also leading a personally fulfilling life. Mayur Maheshwar, her spouse, is extraordinarily encouraging of her career and accomplishments. They exemplify for all to see the epitome of a happy and prosperous married life.
In her extensive tenure as an IAS officer, Ritu Maheshwari has been assigned to several districts. Her professional endeavours primarily centre on the state of Uttar Pradesh, where she oversaw a number of the most sizable and acclaimed initiatives. Agra, Ghazipur, Amroha, Ghaziabad, Kanpur, Lucknow, New Delhi, and Noida have been among her assignments. She has worked across multiple sectors and departments, leaving an indelible mark in each.
Her work has received numerous accolades and recognitions. She founded the health programme Aarogyam in Uttar Pradesh, which was honoured with the UN Public Service Delivery Award for Public Administration in 2012, the State E-Governance Award in 2011, and the National E-Governance Award in 2012.
Additionally, recognition was given to her contributions to the Swachh Bharat Mission in Ghaziabad and Noida. In 2018, Ghaziabad was designated as the Fastest Moving City by Swachh Bharat, while Noida was honoured with the Open Defecation Free (ODF) (Noida) Plus Plus Award for Municipal Administration. Greater Noida was additionally designated a 5-Star Garbage Free City for SBM (Urban) and an Open Defecation Free City in 2021 by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs of the Government of India.
Her dedication to the nation’s well-being serves as a source of inspiration for every citizen. She is the epitome of innovative leadership and dedication to public service, which render her an indispensable role model for individuals aspiring to pursue careers in the field.
