Deepak Rawat is a firebrand IAS officer from the Indian state of Uttarakhand. He is one of the most popular IAS officers on social media.
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Deepak Rawat was born on September 24, 1977 in an ordinary family (age 44 in 2021) in Mussourie, one of India’s most popular hill stations. His zodiac sign is Libra.
While growing up in Mussoorie, Deepak developed an interest in collecting scraps like old watches, used polishing boxes, worn utensils, etc. He was so interested in scrap that he wanted to become a scrap dealer. He received his education at St. George’s College, Mussoorie.
Deepak Rawat’s childhood
Although he was not interested in studying science in the secondary school curriculum, he was forced to do so due to pressure from his family. However, for his higher education, he chose humanities over science. He moved to Delhi from Mussoorie to pursue higher studies and got admitted to Hansraj College, Delhi University.
Deepak Rawat, 17, during Hansraj College
After graduating in history from Hansraj College, Deepak pursued a postgraduate degree in history at Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU). He also earned a master’s degree. from Jinan University. When he turned 24, his father stopped giving him pocket money and suggested that he bear his own expenses. Interestingly, on his father’s advice, his JRF results came out within a few days and he started getting a monthly stipend of Rs 8,000, which was enough to cover his expenses. It was while studying in Delhi that he came in contact with some students from Bihar who were preparing for the civil service. Soon, he became friends with them and was inspired by them to prepare for the UPSC examination. However, he failed in his first two UPSC attempts. Although he passed the exam in his third attempt, he failed to obtain the required rank to become an IAS officer. He prepared for the exam again and finally got the desired rank of becoming an IAS officer in the last attempt.
family, caste and wife
Deepak Rawat was born into a Rajput Kshatriya family. There is not much information about his parents and siblings. He met his future wife Vijeta Singh in Delhi. While he was studying in Hansraj College. Soon, they fell in love and got married.
Deepak Rawat and his wife Vijayta Singh
They had a daughter named Dirisha and a son Divyansh.
Deepak Rawat and his daughter Dirisha
Deepak Rawat and his son Divyansh
His wife Vijeta is an officer in the judiciary and served as the Metropolitan Judge of the Patiala House Court in Delhi.
Profession
Deepak passed the UPSC examination in 2007. After undergoing training at Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration (LBSNAA) in Mussoorie, Deepak Rawat became an IAS officer of Uttarakhand cadre. Since then, he has served the state, especially Uttarakhand, in various capacities. Deepak Rawat has held the following roles till date:
- Bageshwar District Magistrate, 2011
- 2012 Kumaon Mandal Vikas Nigam Managing Director
- Served as Nainital District Magistrate from 2014 to 2017
- Haridwar District Judge 2017
- Haridwar Kumbh Mela 2019 Officials
- Kumaon Commissioner 2021
dispute
- In January 2018, he was accused of attempted murder. He was accused of assaulting a priest in a closed room. He was also accused of hurting religious sentiments.
Deepak Rawat attempted murder case sparks controversy
- In December 2018, a Supreme Court bench led by CJI Ranjan Gogoi warned him against violating court orders. Deepak Rawat and his junior Roorkee joint magistrate Nikita Khandelwal reportedly violated the court’s order while carrying out demolition activities at Jaurasi Village. program.
fact
- As a child, he wanted to be a scrap dealer.
- He was so interested in electronics as a child that his father even spoke to an electronics store owner about Deepak’s work.
- During his student days, Deepak used to watch with curiosity the buses carrying trainee IAS officers from the Lal Bahadur Shastri National Institute of Administrative Studies in Mussoorie.
- Anil Kumar Raturi, senior IPS officer of Uttarakhand and DGP of Uttarakhand, is his neighbor in Mussoorie.
Anil Kumar Raturi appointed as Uttarakhand DGP
- While preparing for the civil service, Deepak had been considering journalism as his backup career. Because he has always been interested in becoming a journalist.
- As an IAS officer, Deepak Rawat was famous for his surprise inspections. Many of his videos have attracted thousands of views and comments on social media.
- He is also an avid reader and enjoys going to the library whenever he can.
Deepak Rawat reads a book
- Deepak loves bird watching and often shares his bird watching memories on social media platforms.
Deepak Rawat Bird Watching
- Deepak Rawat is a passionate music lover with a melodious voice. Many of his songs have gone viral on social media.
- He is also a sports enthusiast and enjoys playing various sports including cricket and badminton.
Deepak Rawat plays badminton
- Deepak’s favorite subject was philosophy and he mainly read philosophical books by Camus and Nietzsche.
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