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Deepak Rawat
Born
1977-9-24 (age 49)
Mussoorie, Uttarakhand (India)


Years active
2007–present



Deepak Rawat (born 24 September 1977) is an Indian Administrative Service officer of Uttarakhand cadre.[1][2] He is currently posted as the commissioner of Kumaon division, Uttarakhand and additionally as secretary to Chief Minister of Uttarakhand. As an IAS officer he is known for his huge social media presence across YouTube and Instagram.[3][4]

Early life and education

Rawat was born on 24 September 1977. His childhood dream was to become a scrap dealer (ragman).[5] He grew up in Mussorie, Uttarakhand where his father worked as a farmer.

Rawat attended St. George's College, Barlowganj in Mussoorie.[6] He completed his graduation in History Honours from Hansraj College, Delhi and Post-graduation from JNU.[1] After that, he passed the civil services examination, becoming an IAS officer.[7][8][9]

Career

Rawat is an IAS officer from the 2007 batch. He has served in various positions as district magistrate and is recognized for conducting multiple raids during his tenure.[10][11]

Rawat has stated that a retired IPS officer, Anil Kumar Raturi (former DGP Uttarakhand), inspired him to pursue a career in civil services.[12]

Indian Revenue Service

In his third attempt, Rawat passed the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) examination and was appointed to the Indian Revenue Service (IRS - Customs).[12]

Indian Administrative Service

Rawat continued his preparations and cleared the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) Civil Services Examination (CSE) twice, resulting in his appointment to the Indian Administrative Service (IAS).[13]

He was posted as district magistrate of Bageshwar (2011) and was transferred as managing director of Kumaon Vikas Mandal (2012).[14] Later he transferred as district magistrate of Nainital (2014–2017) and Haridwar (2017–2019) respectively.[15][16][17]

During his tenure as managing director of Uttarakhand Power Corporation Ltd. (UPCL) and Power Transmission Corporation of Uttarakhand Ltd. (PTCUL), and director of Uttarakhand Renewable Energy Development Agency (UREDA), Rawat worked under the supervision of senior officials, including Vinod Prasad Raturi, who was then secretary in the Uttarakhand government.[18] Rawat was further appointed as Haridwar Kumbh Mela officer.[19][20][21] He is currently serving as commissioner of Kumaon division, Uttarakhand[22][23] and additionally as secretary to Chief Minister of Uttarakhand, Pushkar Singh Dhami.[24][25][26]

Rawat has gained some notability for his work related videos on YouTube.[27][28][29]

Awards and honours

Rawat received the National Award in 2019 for his work as a District Nutrition Mission officer. The award was presented to him by Union Minister Smriti Irani. Rawat dedicated the award to Anganwadi, a government-sponsored child-care and mother-care centre in India.[30]

Controversy and criticism

Supreme Court warning

In December 2018, a bench of the Supreme Court of India, led by Justice Ranjan Gogoi, issued a warning to Rawat. He and his subordinate, Roorkee Joint Magistrate Nikita Khandelwal, were reportedly conducting a demolition drive in Jaurasi Village where they violated the established court procedures during the operation. The court cautioned Rawat to comply with court orders and avoid any actions that may be perceived as contravening them.[31]

Charges for attempted murder

During his tenure as collector in Haridwar in January 2018, an attempt to murder case was filed against Rawat by a priest. The priest alleged that Rawat, along with his helper, had assaulted him in a closed room. This incident occurred in the context of a dispute between the government and an ashram over land use. Rawat denied the allegations and claimed that they were part of a larger conspiracy to defame him. The case was later dropped due to lack of evidence. However, the incident was widely reported in the media and raised questions about Rawat's conduct as a government official.[32][33][34]

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 The Success Story Of Deepak Rawat Who Did Not Give Up His Dream To Become An IAS Officer, Singh, Bhupinder. India Times(2022-08-23). Retrieved 2023-03-15.
  2. ↑ UPSC Success Story: बेहद दबंग हैं ये आईएएस अधिकारी, फिल्मी अंदाज में करते हैं छापेमारी. Amar Ujala(2022-11-23). Retrieved 2023-03-16.
  3. ↑ Uttarakhand: आईएएस दीपक रावत को मिली नई जिम्मेदारी, बनाए गए कुमाऊं कमिश्नर; शासन ने आदेश किया जारी, Rangar, Aparna. TV9 Bharatvarsh(2021-12-01). Retrieved 2022-02-07.
  4. ↑ उत्तराखंड: वरिष्ठ आईएएस अधिकारी दीपक रावत बने कुमाऊं कमिश्नर, आदेश जारी. Amar Ujala(2021-12-01). Retrieved 2022-02-09.
  5. ↑ IAS Success Story: कभी कबाड़ी वाला बनना चाहता था ये शख्स, किस्मत बदली और यूं बन गया IAS ऑफिसर. Zee News(2022-06-24). Retrieved 2023-03-15.
  6. ↑ Alumni | St. George's College. St George College. Retrieved 2022-02-09.
  7. ↑ लड़का बनना चाहता था कबाड़ी वाला, बन गया मशहूर IAS अफसर!. Aaj Tak(2022-06-24). Retrieved 2023-03-15.
  8. ↑ UPSC तून IAS अधिकारी झाले नसते तर होणार होते भंगार विक्रेता; दीपक रावत यांची यशोगाथा, Dhekale, Prajakta. TV9 Marathi(2022-08-28). Retrieved 2023-03-15.
  9. ↑ कबाड़ी बनना चाहता था ये आईएएस, आज किसी स्टार से कम नहीं. ABP News(2022-07-21). Retrieved 2023-03-15.
  10. ↑ छापे मारकर सुर्खियों में रहते हैं ये IAS अफसर, गांव में बिजली चोरी पर बोले थे- तुम तो फ्राड प्रधान हो. Dainik Bhaskar(21 January 2019). Retrieved 9 February 2022.
  11. ↑ ये IAS ऑफिसर चुटकियों में सुलझा लेते हैं जनता की हर समस्या, बचपन मे बनना चाहते थे कबाड़ी, Purandare, Tejshree. Aaj Tak(2022-08-18). Retrieved 2023-03-15.
  12. ↑ 12.0 12.1 Wanted To Be A Scrap Dealer In Childhood, says IAS Deepak Rawat, Pallavi, Priya. Indian Masterminds(2023-03-20). Retrieved 2023-03-25.
  13. ↑ कभी बचपन में ये ऑफिसर रखते थे कबाड़ी वाला बनने की इच्छा, आज हैं IAS, पढ़ें इनकी कहानी, Sharma, Priyanka. NDTV India(2021-05-12). Retrieved 2022-02-09.
  14. ↑ स्‍मार्टनेस में सुपरस्‍टारों को टक्‍कर देते हैं उत्‍तराखंड के आईएएस अधिकारी दीपक रावत, जानिए कॅरियर और परिवार के बारे में. Dainik Jagran(2021-12-01). Retrieved 2022-02-09.
  15. ↑ Collectorate | District Nainital, Government of Uttarakhand | India. Retrieved 2022-02-09.
  16. ↑ 25 IAS officers and 9 PCS, including 4 DMs, transferred in U'khand. ETV Network(2019-06-27). Retrieved 2022-02-09.
  17. ↑ Former District Collectors | District Haridwar, Government of Uttarakhand | India. Retrieved 2022-02-09.
  18. ↑ https://government.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/governance/uttarakhand-govt-rejigs-24-bureaucrats-in-a-major-administrative-reshuffle/84606421
  19. ↑ Kumbh Mela begins formally in Haridwar. The Hindu(2021-04-01). Retrieved 2022-02-09.
  20. ↑ Kumbh Mela 2021: World's Largest 'Diya' Inaugurated on Aastha Path in Haridwar. News18 India(2021-04-14). Retrieved 2022-02-09.
  21. ↑ Dehradun: In major rejig, 5 districts get new DMs; 25 IAS officers reshuffled, Singh, Kautilya. The Times of India(2019-06-28). Retrieved 2022-02-09.
  22. ↑ खबर पर मुहर: आईएएस दीपक रावत को नई जिम्मेदारी, बनाए गए कुमाऊं कमिश्नर. ETV Network(2021-12-01). Retrieved 2022-02-09.
  23. ↑ Months before polls, 35 officers rejigged in Uttarakhand | Dehradun News - Times of India, Singh, Kautilya. The Times of India(2021-12-02). Retrieved 2022-02-07.
  24. ↑ 45 officers transferred, including 39 IAS; Savin Bansal appointed Doon DM. The Times of India(2024-09-05). Retrieved 2024-10-05.
  25. ↑ रातों-रात बदल गए IAS-PCS, उत्तराखंड के इन जिलों में बदले DM, पढ़ लें अपने जिले के नए डीएम का नाम. News18 हिंदी(2024-09-05). Retrieved 2024-10-05.
  26. ↑ उत्तराखंड में बड़े स्तर IAS-PCS अधिकारियों में फेरबदल, दीपक रावत का कद बढ़ा, सचिव CM बने. ABP News(2024-09-05). Retrieved 2024-10-05.
  27. ↑ When the district magistrate is a YouTube star, Jha, Prashant. The Times of India(2020-10-16). Retrieved 2022-02-09.
  28. ↑ कुमाऊं कमिश्नर दीपक रावत ने SDM और तहसील कार्यालय का किया निरीक्षण, अधिकारियों में मचा हड़कंप, Gupta, Vikas. ABP News(2022-07-27). Retrieved 2022-08-05.
  29. ↑ 'मैं जिंदा हूं, मुझे जीवित कर दो...' किसान की बात सुनकर IAS हैरान, Malik, Sharad. Aaj Tak(2023-02-15). Retrieved 2023-03-16.
  30. ↑ दीपक रावत को मिला राष्ट्रीय सम्मान. Hindustan Dainik. Retrieved 2022-02-09.
  31. ↑ Don't play with court orders, SC tells young IAS officer | India News - Times of India, Mahapatra, Dhananjay. The Times of India(2018-12-05). Retrieved 2022-02-09.
  32. ↑ Attempt to murder case filed against Haridwar DM. Asian News International(2018-01-03). Retrieved 2022-02-09.
  33. ↑ Was beaten up by DM, helper: Matri Sadan seer. The Times of India(2017-12-28). Retrieved 2023-03-21.
  34. ↑ उत्तराखंड: हरिद्वार के डीएम पर हत्या के प्रयास का केस, बंद कमरे में पुजारी को पीटने का आरोप. Jansatta(2018-01-04). Retrieved 2023-03-21.

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