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Sujata Chaturvedi, a 1989-batch IAS officer, has taken charge as UPSC Member after serving as Sports Secretary. She played a pivotal role in organizing major sporting events like the Chess Olympiad and FIFA U-17 World Cup. With expertise in finance and urban development, she brings three decades of administrative experience. Fluent in five languages, Chaturvedi previously implemented India's Anti-Doping Bill and sports facility mapping.

Key Points: Sujata Chaturvedi Takes Charge as UPSC Member

  • 30+ years of IAS experience in Bihar & Central roles
  • Led key sports initiatives like Khelo India
  • Multilingual with expertise in public administration
  • Oversaw National Sports Repository System
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Sujata Chaturvedi takes charge as Member of UPSC

Former Sports Secretary Sujata Chaturvedi assumes role as UPSC Member, bringing 30+ years of administrative expertise.

"Chaturvedi contributed significantly to initiatives like Khelo India Games and FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup – UPSC"

New Delhi, May 1

Former Secretary, Department of Sports, Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Sujata Chaturvedi, on Thursday assumed charge as Member of the Union Public Service Commission.

Sujata Chaturvedi, Former Secretary, Department of Sports, Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, took the Oath of Office and Secrecy as Member, Union Public Service Commission today. The Oath was administered by Lt Gen Raj Shukla (Retd.), seniormost Member of the Commission, UPSC said.

Sujata Chaturvedi did her Graduation in English and post-graduation in History from Nagpur University. She also has an M Phil in Public Administration and a Diploma in the Russian Language.

Chaturvedi belongs to the 1989 batch of the Indian Administrative Service and was allotted Bihar Cadre. She has vast administrative experience of more than three decades in the cadre, as well as in the Government of India. In the state, she served as Principal Secretary, D/o Finance, Commercial Tax Commissioner, Secretary, D/o Finance, Vice Chairman, D/o Urban Development.

At the Centre, she held the post of Secretary, Youth Affairs and Sports, Additional Secretary, DOPT and Regional Deputy Director General in Unique Identification Authority of India.

Chaturvedi, during her tenure as the Secretary, Dept of Sports, contributed significantly to many initiatives for the overall development of sports in the country. To name a few, some of her initiatives are hosting the annual Khelo India Games, the FIDE Chess Olympiad, FIFA Under-17 Women's World Cup, implementation of a National Sports Repository System, country-wide mapping of standard sports facilities and the enactment of the Anti-Doping bill to strengthen the nation's fight against doping.

Chaturvedi hails from the state of Maharashtra. She is conversant in Hindi, English, Urdu, Russian and Marathi.

- ANI

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Rahul K.
Congratulations to Ms. Chaturvedi! Her diverse experience in both state and central government will surely benefit UPSC. The sports initiatives she led were game-changers. Wishing her success in shaping India's future civil servants! 🇮🇳
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Priya M.
Impressive credentials! A multilingual IAS officer with experience across finance, urban development and sports administration. Hope she brings fresh perspectives to UPSC examinations and makes them more inclusive for candidates from rural backgrounds.
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Arjun S.
While her sports initiatives were commendable, I hope UPSC maintains its focus on core administrative competencies rather than becoming too sports-oriented. The civil services exam should remain focused on governance and policy-making skills.
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Shalini R.
So inspiring to see women leaders taking charge in important institutions! Her journey from Nagpur University to UPSC member shows what dedication can achieve. More power to her! ✨
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Vikram J.
Her work in UIDAI and sports ministry shows she understands both technology and grassroots development. UPSC needs such well-rounded administrators. Maybe she can introduce some tech-savvy reforms in the examination process too!
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Neha T.
As someone preparing for UPSC, I'm excited but also nervous about this change. Hope the new member maintains the high standards of UPSC while making the exam more accessible. Her multilingual skills might help bridge regional language barriers in the exam process.

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