Lakhimpur Kheri DM Durga Shakti Nagpal: From Sand Mafia Standoff to Top Performer

• Lakhimpur Kheri DM Durga Shakti Nagpal's district ranked second in CM Dashboard's December ranking, scoring 9.26 points.
• The district secured first position in scheme implementation and second in revenue department performance under her leadership.
• Nagpal is a 2010 batch IAS officer from Agra, who achieved 20th rank in her second attempt after being an IRS officer.
• She gained prominence in 2013 for taking action against sand mafias in Noida and demolishing a mosque wall, leading to her suspension.
• Promoted to Secretary by the UP government in December 2025, she is known for her sharp administrative skills.

Why It Matters: DM Durga Shakti Nagpal's leadership propelled Lakhimpur Kheri to top ranks in scheme implementation and revenue.