Durga Shakti Nagpal

Durga Shakti Nagpal is a celebrated IAS officer belonging to the Uttar Pradesh cadre. She is known for spearheading the largest crackdown against the notorious sand mafia of the Noida region, an industry worth ?22,000 crore yearly. Her relentless midnight raids, conducted over a span of several days, are unparalleled in the country’s history and were well-lauded. When she was threatened, physically attacked and hastily removed from her post, there was a national upsurge in her support, and the entire country prayed for her safety. She is also the youngest person to be awarded the Woman of The Year award by the Economic Times. Durga Shakti is a motivational speaker, frequently invited to speak by the TED portal and other student communities. Apart from her professional career as an IAS officer, she engages in philanthropic activities regularly, and is a lover of literature, poetry and fitness. Her motto in life is: born to Serve.