Ms. Drishti Jaiswal, a 2023-batch Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the Madhya Pradesh cadre, has developed her early administrative career through rural development, public welfare, and institutional oversight. Born on August 8, 1997, in Uttar Pradesh, she joined the IAS on August 1, 2023, after securing All India Rank 255 in UPSC CSE 2022. Currently serving as Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM), Sirmour, Rewa, she oversees revenue administration, public grievances, and coordination of essential government services.
Early Life and Academic Pursuits
Originally from Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh, Ms. Jaiswal completed her B.Sc. in Statistics from Maharana Pratap Post Graduate College, Gorakhpur, in 2018. Raised in a family with modest financial resources, she pursued civil services through disciplined preparation and sustained family encouragement. After three unsuccessful attempts, she secured AIR 255 in UPSC CSE 2022 on her fourth attempt. Her journey reflects perseverance, academic commitment, and the determination to transform personal aspirations into public service.
Professional Genesis and Ascendancy
Ms. Jaiswal began her administrative career in the Karnataka cadre, undergoing district training in Shivamogga and gaining experience in field administration and public service delivery. Following her inter-cadre transfer to Madhya Pradesh in May 2025, she was appointed Assistant Collector in Rewa, where she developed further experience in revenue management and district governance. She subsequently assumed charge as SDM, Sirmour, expanding her responsibilities in rural administration, public welfare, and developmental coordination.
Administrative Tenure: Strengthening Public Services and Community Development
Ms. Jaiswal’s administrative work emphasizes accessible government services, transparent procedures, and effective coordination. Her involvement in rural development, public grievance redressal, and institutional monitoring reflects attention to the everyday needs of local communities.
1. Citizen-Centric Governance and Grievance Redressal
Under the Mukhyamantri Jan Vishwas Abhiyan, Ms. Jaiswal supported public outreach and coordinated arrangements for grievance redressal camps in Sirmour. During the campaign’s initial camp, 160 applications were resolved, while beneficiaries received assistance under various government schemes, strengthening efforts to make public services more accessible.
2. Agricultural Welfare and Regulatory Accountability
Ms. Jaiswal supervised an inspection concerning suspected irregularities in paddy procurement and storage in the Sirmour region. The administrative team seized 46 bags of paddy for examination, reinforcing the importance of transparent procurement procedures, regulatory oversight, and safeguarding the integrity of agricultural support systems.
3. Rural Infrastructure and Educational Welfare
During field-level administrative reviews in Sirmour, Ms. Jaiswal participated in inspections concerning school facilities, Anganwadi infrastructure, and rural connectivity. Her involvement in examining local development concerns reflected an emphasis on essential amenities, improved educational environments, and coordination between government departments.
4. Sustainable Development and Animal Welfare
Ms. Jaiswal has also been associated with the development of Hinauti Gaudham, an important cattle welfare and rural infrastructure project in Rewa. Through administrative reviews and coordination of construction-related activities, she contributed to monitoring the project’s progress, supporting efforts toward organized animal care and sustainable resource management.
A Visionary Outlook
Ms. Drishti Jaiswal’s administrative journey reflects the value of perseverance, grassroots experience, and institutional responsibility. Her engagement in grievance redressal, agricultural oversight, educational infrastructure, and rural development highlights the importance of public administration that remains attentive to community needs. Through coordinated action and responsible governance, she contributes to Madhya Pradesh’s vision of inclusive and sustainable progress.
Why is she one of the ‘Stars of MP’?
Ms. Drishti Jaiswal’s journey from a modest family in Gorakhpur to the Indian Administrative Service exemplifies resilience, disciplined ambition, and dedication to public service. Her involvement in improving access to welfare programmes, strengthening agricultural accountability, and supporting rural infrastructure reflects her growing administrative experience. With an emphasis on public welfare, institutional transparency, and community engagement, she represents an emerging generation of women administrators contributing to a progressive Madhya Pradesh.
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