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India.com
3 days ago
- General
- India.com
Meet Medha Roopam: From Gold-Winning Shooter To Noida's First Woman District Magistrate; Hails From Family Of...
photoDetails english 2945313 Updated:Aug 13, 2025, 10:47 AM IST Shooting athlete 1 / 7 Medha Roopam began her journey as a shooting athlete, setting state records and securing three gold medals at the Kerala State Shooting Championship. Inspired by her father, she shifted her focus from sports to civil services, working diligently to achieve her dream of becoming an IAS officer. Medha Roopam family background 2 / 7 Medha Roopam comes from a family with a strong administrative background. Her father, Gyanesh Kumar Gupta, a 1988-batch IAS officer from the Kerala cadre, has recently been appointed as the Chief Election Commissioner. She completed her schooling in Kerala and went on to study Economics at St. Stephen's College, Delhi University. 2014-batch IAS officer 3 / 7 Medha Roopam is married to Manish Bansal, a 2014-batch IAS officer currently serving as the District Magistrate of Saharanpur. The two met during their training, eventually tied the knot, and are now proud parents of two children. Assistant Magistrate in Bareilly 4 / 7 After clearing the UPSC Civil Services Examination, Medha Roopam secured an impressive All India Rank (AIR) 10. She joined the IAS in 2014 from the Uttar Pradesh cadre, beginning her career as an Assistant Magistrate in Bareilly. District Magistrate of Gautam Buddha Nagar 5 / 7 Before her appointment as District Magistrate of Gautam Buddha Nagar, Medha Roopam served as the DM of Kasganj. In April 2022, she was posted as the District Magistrate of Hapur, later taking on the role of Additional Chief Executive Officer (ACEO) of the Greater Noida Authority. District Magistrate of Noida 6 / 7 During her tenure as Joint Magistrate in Meerut and Unnao, she continued to excel in shooting, winning multiple gold medals. She now serves as the District Magistrate of Noida. (All images: medharoopam/@instagram) UPSC Civil Services Examination 7 / 7 The UPSC Civil Services Examination, conducted annually by the Union Public Service Commission, is one of India's most competitive exams. It selects candidates for prestigious roles like IAS, IPS, and IFS. The process includes three stages—Preliminary, Mains, and Interview—testing candidates' knowledge, analytical skills, and leadership abilities. Success in this exam requires consistent preparation, deep understanding of diverse subjects, and strong problem-solving capabilities.
India.com
5 days ago
- Politics
- India.com
Studied economics from Delhi University, became national-level rifle shooter, later cracked UPSC exam, became IAS Officer, now is first woman…, her name is…
Medha Rupam, an IAS officer from the Uttar Pradesh cadre, is in the news. She has been appointed as the District Magistrate (DM) of Noida. It is to be noted that she has been appointed as the new District Magistrate (DM) of Gautam Buddh Nagar (Noida). Medha Rupam's father is Gyanesh Kumar Gupta, (retired) an IAS officer of the 1988 batch from Kerala cadre. He was appointed as the Election Commissioner of the country recently. Gyanesh Kumar Gupta, who is from Agra, is known for his strict decision-making when it comes to administration. He has served as Secretary in the Ministry of Home Affairs during the abrogation of Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir. Medha Rupam started her career as a shooting athlete and broke state records by winning three gold medals at the Kerala State Shooting Championship. However, after being motivated by her father, she decided to pivot from being an athlete and pursue her dream of an administrative service. She worked hard to become an IAS officer. After taking the UPSC Civil Services Examination, Medha secured the All India Rank(AIR) 10th. In 2014, she joined the IAS from the Uttar Pradesh cadre with her first posting as Assistant Magistrate in Bareilly. Even when she worked as a Joint Magistrate in Meerut and Unnao districts, she was able to win gold medals at shooting competitions. After serving as the Joint Director of UPAAM in Lucknow and Special Secretary of the Women Welfare Department, Medha Rupam was appointed as the Chief Development Officer of Barabanki, followed by her posting as the District Magistrate of Hapur.
