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IAS Arpit Sagar Commended for Taking Bold Action on Road Safety in Gujarat

Ms. Sagar is currently serving as the Collector of Mahisagar district in Gujarat
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Women officers across the country are being applauded for taking decisive action in their respective fields, and IAS Arpit Sagar is the latest name to receive public praise. Her recent intervention in addressing the poor condition of National Highway 47 (NH47) in Gujarat has drawn significant attention.

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Strict Penalty Imposed on NHAI for Potholes on NH47

Ms. Sagar, currently serving as the Collector of Mahisagar district in Gujarat, came into the spotlight after she imposed a fine on an official of the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI). The action was taken due to the large number of potholes found along NH47, which connects Ahmedabad to Godhra.

Under the Mahisagar Road Safety Committee campaign, Ms. Sagar implemented a daily fine of Rs. 500 from June 18 to July 7. She also fined the construction company responsible for the road and stated that the penalties would continue to rise until the potholes were fully repaired.

A First for Gujarat and a Wake-Up Call for Bureaucracy

With this move, Ms. Sagar became the first IAS officer in Gujarat to take such a bold stance against irregularities in road maintenance. Her action has not only brought relief to the public but has also sent a strong message to government departments that often treat such issues with indifference or formalities.

Her proactive approach comes at a time when the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, led by Union Minister Mr. Nitin Gadkari, has been facing mounting criticism over poor road conditions—particularly concerning the Jamnagar-Amritsar highway. Following this scrutiny, the Project Director of Palanpur was suspended, and the contractor was also penalized.

Who is Ms. Arpit Sagar?

Ms. Arpit Sagar is a native of Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh, and an IAS officer of the 2015 batch. She holds a B.Tech degree from NIT Prayagraj and chose civil services over a career in engineering to dedicate herself to public service.

She was awarded the Best District Development Officer (DDO) award in December 2024. Before her current role, she served as the Deputy Commissioner at the Vadodara Municipal Corporation and held the position of DDO in Valsad. In Mahisagar, she succeeded Ms. Neha Kumari as Collector.

Ms. Sagar’s initiative has not only addressed a critical infrastructure issue but has also set an example of accountable governance and fearless administration.

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