Rakhee Gupta
| Rakhee Gupta | |
|---|---|
| Born | 28 July 1972[1] Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India |
| 🏳️ Nationality | Indian |
| 🏫 Education | BA Psychology (Hons.) (Lady Shri Ram College) MA Sociology (Delhi School of Economics) |
| 💼 Occupation | |
| 📆 Years active | 1997–present |
| 👔 Employer | Government of India |
| 🏢 Organization | Indian Administrative Service |
| 👩 Spouse(s) | Rahul Bhandari (husband) |
| 👴 👵 Parent(s) |
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Rakhee Gupta Bhandari is an IAS officer from the 1997 batch of the Punjab Cadre who has held various important positions in the Centre as well as the State Government.[2]
Presently she is posted as the Principal Secretary, Department of Tourism & Cultural Affairs,[3] Government of Punjab and Principal Secretary, Department of Parliamentary Affairs, Government of Punjab.[4]
Early life and education[edit]
Rakhee Gupta was born on 28th July 1972 in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. Her father VK Gupta[5] was IRS officer and husband Rahul Bhandari is also an IAS officer.
Rakhee Gupta is a Graduate in Psychology (Hons.) from the Lady Sri Ram College, New Delhi, a Postgraduate from Delhi School of Economics and an M. Phil in Defence and Strategic Studies from the National Defence College.[6]
Career[edit]
She has served as Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Home Affairs[7] and additional experience of working in the Ministries like Ministry of Water Resources, River Development & Ganga, Rejuvenation, Ministry of Drinking Water & Sanitation, Ministry of Power and Ministry of Textiles and Director NIFT. She has also worked as Deputy Commissioner of Faridkot, district in Punjab, Principal Resident Commissioner,[8] Punjab Bhawan, New Delhi & Principal Secretary to Governor,[9] Punjab, Chandigarh, among the other important assignments she has held in the State of Punjab.
Awards[edit]
Gupta has won many awards, medals and scholarships. She is a recipient of the 'Stree Shakti Puruskar' award in 2011 under the Category of Rani Rudramma Devi Award for administrative skills, leadership quality and commendable work for the overall development of women by H.E President of India on International Women's Day.
She is also a recipient of the 'Distinguished Alumna Award' from Lady Shri Ram College,[10] recognising her exceptional contribution to the field of public administration and the 'Illustrious DAVian Award (IDA) 2020' by DAV Group of Schools, Chennai awarded to her for outstanding contribution in leadership, extraordinary achievements, and contribution to society.[11]
References[edit]
- ↑ "List of IAS officers". Retrieved 1 August 2023.
- ↑ "Pb transfers principal secy to governor". The Times of India. 11 March 2023. Retrieved 31 July 2023.
- ↑ "Rakhee Gupta Bhandari IAS posted as Principal Secretary- Sports and Youth Services, Punjab". Indian Bureaucracy. 15 March 2023. Retrieved 31 July 2023.
- ↑ "Punjab: Senior IAS officer's devotional song gets 3.25 lakh views on YouTube". The Indian Express. 28 October 2020. Retrieved 31 July 2023.
- ↑ "IAS Rakhi Gupta Bhandari bereaved, father Dr. V K Gupta passes away". Babushahi. Retrieved 31 July 2023.
- ↑ "Just a hobby, says senior Punjab IAS officer after her devotional song releases on Youtube". The Print. Retrieved 31 July 2023.
- ↑ "Ministry of Home Affairs | Government of India". Ministry of Home Affairs (India). Retrieved 31 July 2023.
- ↑ "Rakhi Gupta Bhandari designated as Principal Resident Commissioner". Babushahi. Retrieved 31 July 2023.
- ↑ "Punjab elevates senior IAS officer Rakhee Gupta as secretary to governor - ET Government". ETGovernment.com. Retrieved 31 July 2023.
- ↑ "Distinguished Alumnae – Lady Shri Ram College". LSR Edu. Retrieved 31 July 2023.
- ↑ Chennai, DAV Group of Schools. "DAV Vruksham - 9; Smt. Rakhee Gupta Bhandari, IAS, Class of 1990-D.A.V. Gopalapuram - Recipient of Illustrious DAVian Award (IDA) 2020 - Newsroom - DAV Department of Alumni Affairs". DAV Group of Schools, Chennai. Retrieved 31 July 2023.
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