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31 August 2026

Resignation of IAS officer Divya Mittal

The resignation of an individual officer is a personality-driven event, but it serves as useful context for discussing the challenges of grassroots governance and the role of civil servants in public service delivery.

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Notes

  • Divya Mittal, an IAS officer of the Uttar Pradesh cadre, has resigned from the All India Services after a 13-year tenure.
  • The officer holds academic credentials from IIT Delhi and IIM Bangalore.
  • The resignation highlights the role of civil servants in grassroots governance, specifically in providing basic infrastructure like water supply to remote regions such as the Lahuriya Dah Hills.

Part of a longer story

This is day 1 of 2 in Resignation of IAS officers in Uttar Pradesh, which has been running since 31 August 2026. Reading it whole is usually worth more than reading today alone — the exam asks how something developed.

Questions

  1. Discuss the role of All India Services in bridging the gap between policy formulation and grassroots implementation in rural India. How does the direct engagement of civil servants with local communities enhance the efficacy of public service delivery? 150 words
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Prelims

  1. Which of the following services is classified as an 'All India Service' under the Constitution of India?

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