Ritu Maheshwari
Ritu Maheshwari | |
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 Ritu Maheshwari | |
| Secretary, Medical Health and Family Welfare, Government of Uttar Pradesh | |
| Assumed office February 2025 | |
| Divisional Commissioner, Agra | |
| In office July 2023 – August 2025 | |
| Chief Executive Officer, Noida Authority | |
| In office 2019 – July 2023 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 14, 1978 |
| Spouse | Mayur Maheshwari |
| Parents |
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| Education | |
| Alma mater | |
| Occupation | IAS officer |
| Website | www |
Ritu Maheshwari is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 2003 batch. Since August 2025, she has served as the Secretary of Medical Health and Family Welfare for the Government of Uttar Pradesh.[1]
Early life and education
Born on 14 July 1978 in Punjab, she belongs to a business family.[2] She completed her education at Punjab Engineering College and Amity University.[3]
Career
Maheshwari joined the IAS in 2003.[4] She has held various administrative roles, including District Magistrate of Ghazipur and Divisional Commissioner of Agra.
Noida Authority tenure
During her tenure as the CEO of the Noida Authority (2019–2023), she oversaw several urban development projects. One of the notable events included the demolition of the Supertech Twin Towers in August 2022, which was executed following a Supreme Court order. Maheshwari stated that the demolition process was conducted successfully with the support of technical experts and relevant authorities.[5]
Media representation
The 2014 documentary film Katiyabaaz features her tenure as the managing director of the Kanpur Electricity Supply Company.[6]
Awards and recognition
- United Nations Public Service Delivery Award (2012): For the 'Aarogyam' project.[7]
- Uttar Pradesh State E-governance Award (2009–10): For the 'Udyog Bandhu' initiative.[8]
- National E-Governance Award (2010–11): For e-governance excellence.[9]
- Stockholm Challenge Award (2010): Finalist for the 'Aarogyam' programme.[10]
- Swachh Survekshan Awards (2021–2022): Recognitions for Noida’s cleanliness.[11]
- Water Digest Water Reuse Award (2022–23): For excellence in water management.[12]
- Smart City Mission Awards (2023): For Agra Smart City project management.[13]
References
- ↑ "Agra Divisional Commissioner Ritu Maheshwari transferred". Dainik Bhaskar. 20 August 2025. Retrieved 3 September 2025.
- ↑ "Success Story: बीटेक पास महिला DM की कहानी". CNN-News18. 22 February 2023. Retrieved 31 May 2024.
- ↑ "Who is Ritu Maheshwari". Daily News and Analysis. 9 January 2023. Retrieved 29 May 2024.
- ↑ "IAS Posting Detail". Department of Appointment and Personnel. Retrieved 29 May 2024.
- ↑ "Twin tower demolition largely successful, says Noida Authority CEO Ritu Maheshwari". ETV Bharat. 28 August 2022. Retrieved 6 July 2026.
- ↑ "This IAS Officer Battled Power Theft". The Better India. 14 September 2017. Retrieved 30 May 2024.
- ↑ "UPSC IAS Success Story". ABP Live. 16 July 2022. Retrieved 3 September 2025.
- ↑ "Uttar Pradesh State E-Governance Awards 2009–10". Government of Uttar Pradesh. Retrieved 3 September 2025.
- ↑ "National Awards for e-Governance". National Institute for Smart Government. Retrieved 3 September 2025.
- ↑ "Stockholm Challenge 2010 finalists". Stockholm Challenge. Retrieved 3 September 2025.
- ↑ "Swachh Survekshan 2021 results". NDTV. Retrieved 3 September 2025.
- ↑ "NCR: Water reuse award for Noida". The Week. 16 March 2023. Retrieved 3 September 2025.
- ↑ "Smart Cities Mission Awards 2023". Press Information Bureau. Retrieved 3 September 2025.
