Uttar Pradesh
Medha Roopam: Gautam Buddh Nagar’s First Woman DM
- 04 Aug 2025
- 1 min read
Why in News?
Medha Roopam, a 2014-batch IAS officer, has been appointed as Gautam Buddh Nagar’s first woman District Magistrate (DM).
- She takes over from Manish Kumar Verma, who has been transferred to Prayagraj.
Key Points
- Academic Background: Roopam secured All India Rank 10 in the 2014 UPSC Civil Services Examination, and she is also a national-level rifle shooter who has won three gold medals at the Kerala State Shooting Championship.
- Family Background: Roopam’s father, Gyanesh Kumar, is a retired Kerala-cadre IAS officer and the current Chief Election Commissioner of India.
