IAS Divya Mittal: From London's High Finance to India's Villages, a Journey of Impact

• Divya Mittal, an IIT-IIM graduate, left a high-paying job at JP Morgan in London to pursue UPSC, driven by a desire to serve India.
• She secured an All India Rank of 68 in 2012 (IPS) and then joined the IAS in 2013, inspired by her husband, IAS Gagandeep Singh.
• As DM of Mirzapur, she solved a 76-year-old water crisis in Lahuriyadah village, bringing piped water for the first time by combining old infrastructure with new expert technology.
• Her leadership style is hands-on and empathetic, earning her deep connection with the people she serves, as evidenced by her personal involvement in projects and heartfelt farewells.
• Divya Mittal openly discusses the 'guilt of motherhood' on social media, inspiring women with messages of resilience, self-compassion, and empowerment while balancing her demanding role.