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Who is Medha Roopam? Shooter-Turned-IAS Officer Appointed as First Female DM of Noida & Daughter of Chief Election Commissioner

IAS Medha Rupam, shooter-turned-administrator and daughter of Chief Election Commissioner, becomes Noida’s first female DM in major UP reshuffle.
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Noida: In a significant bureaucratic reshuffle by the Uttar Pradesh government, IAS Medha Roopam has been appointed as the new District Magistrate (DM) of Noida, replacing Manish Kumar Verma, who has been transferred to Prayagraj. Medha Roopam is widely regarded as one of the most promising and trusted officers in the state administration under CM Yogi Adityanath.

A Sharp Administrator With Strong Roots in Noida

Although born in Agra on October 21, Medha Roopam has deep ties to Noida and Greater Noida, having earlier served as Additional CEO of Greater Noida Authority, where she handled key components of two of CM Yogi’s dream projects — Jewar International Airport and the International Film City. Her familiarity with the region and her proven track record are expected to give a push to these critical infrastructure developments.

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Sportsperson-Turned-Civil Servant

Before joining the Indian Administrative Service, Medha was a national-level shooter. She began her sports journey in Kerala, where she completed her early education while her father was posted there. A three-time gold medalist in the Kerala State Shooting Championship, she even set a state record in the 10-meter air rifle event. Eventually, inspired by her father — Gyanesh Kumar Gupta, now Chief Election Commissioner of India — she gave up her sports career to pursue civil services.

IAS Journey and Notable Postings

A 2014-batch IAS officer, Medha Roopam began her administrative career as Assistant Magistrate in Bareilly, followed by postings as:

  • Joint Magistrate in Meerut and Unnao
  • Chief Development Officer, Barabanki
  • District Magistrate of Hapur and Kasganj
  • Special Secretary, Women Welfare Department
  • Joint Director, UPAAM (Uttar Pradesh Academy of Administration & Management)

Notably, during her Meerut posting, she won a gold medal in a shooting competition, once again displaying her multidimensional capabilities.

Personal Life

Medha met Manish Bansal, a fellow 2014 batch IAS officer, during their training at the LBSNAA (Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration) in Mussoorie. The two later married and now have two children. Manish Bansal, originally from Punjab, is also part of the Uttar Pradesh cadre.

Educational qualifications 

An economics graduate from St. Stephen’s College, Delhi University, she has excelled both academically and in sports. A national-level rifle shooter, she claimed three gold medals at the Kerala State Shooting Championship before successfully clearing the UPSC Civil Services Examination in 2014. Though she completed her schooling in Kerala, her family hails from Agra, Uttar Pradesh.

Read Also: UP Government Assigns First Field Postings to 22 IPS Officers

What to Expect in Noida

With her appointment, expectations are high that Medha Roopam will fast-track pending infrastructure work and bring a proactive governance style to Gautam Buddha Nagar. Her experience in urban development and close association with Noida’s administrative machinery give her an edge in navigating the district’s complex governance challenges — from rapid urban growth to major investment zones like the Yamuna Expressway corridor.

Quick Facts: Medha Roopam

  • Detail Information
  • Batch 2014 IAS
  • Cadre Uttar Pradesh
  • Education Schooling in Kerala; shooter by training
  • Sports National-level shooter, 3 golds in Kerala State Championship
  • Notable Roles ACEO Greater Noida, DM Hapur, DM Kasganj, CDO Barabanki
  • Father Gyanesh Kumar Gupta, Chief Election Commissioner
  • Spouse Manish Bansal, 2014-batch IAS

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