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Historic First: CM Mohan Yadav Appoints 4 Promoted Female IAS Officers as Collectors

Breaking the Glass Ceiling: Names not on GAD's original list, but included after CM's intervention; a first in Madhya Pradesh’s administrative history
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Bhopal: In a significant and unprecedented administrative decision, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav has appointed four promoted female IAS officers as district collectors, marking the first time in Madhya Pradesh that so many promoted women IAS officers have been entrusted with collector-level responsibilities simultaneously.

The decision came during a recent reshuffle of IAS officers in the state, with the four women officers being appointed despite not featuring in the original list prepared by the General Administration Department (GAD). Their inclusion, sources confirm, was made possible only through the direct intervention of the Chief Minister.

Who Are the Officers Appointed?

The four promoted IAS officers now serving as collectors are –

  • Usha Parmar (2011 batch)
  • Neetu Mathur (2014 batch)
  • Jamuna Bhide (2014 batch)
  • Anju Bhadauria (2014 batch)

These officers had previously been overlooked in collector postings, despite their long-standing service. Their elevation comes as a milestone for gender inclusivity and administrative recognition in Madhya Pradesh.

Read also: Madhya Pradesh Transfers 24 IAS Officers; New Collectors in 11 Districts, Neeraj Vashisht Named Pandhurna Collector

GAD List Omitted Names, CM Stepped In

Sources reveal that the General Administration Department (GAD) had not included these names in its initial list of recommended collector appointments. However, upon review and instruction from CM Dr. Yadav, the names of these four officers were added, ensuring their inclusion in the final reshuffle list.

This marks a rare occasion where the Chief Minister has exercised discretionary leadership to correct an administrative oversight, supporting both merit and representation.

A Career Milestone for Promoted Officers

For Usha Parmar, who had been awaiting an opportunity since her 2011 induction into the IAS, this appointment comes as a long-awaited professional breakthrough. The three other officers, from the 2014 batch, also expressed satisfaction at finally being assigned district leadership roles.

Observers note that without this intervention, these women officers might have been promoted to the super time scale without ever serving as collectors—a critical leadership role in the IAS career path.

Recognition of Merit & Gender Representation

This move not only rectifies previous omissions but also aligns with the state’s broader goals of empowering women in leadership and ensuring equal opportunities in governance.

It is worth noting that local media and civil society had raised concerns earlier about the career stagnation of these promoted female officers. The Chief Minister’s action appears to directly respond to those concerns.

Read also: Madhya Pradesh Transfers 24 IAS Officers; New Collectors in 11 Districts, Neeraj Vashisht Named Pandhurna Collector


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