| 1. She was born into a prosperous family with both parents working in government. |
| 2. Her goal was to join the administrative services. |
| 3. Upon finishing her studies, she started preparing for the civil services and entered the Indian Administrative Service. |
| 4. She began her career as an Assistant Collector in 2008. |
| 5. In 2013, she became the first woman Collector of Dindori district, succeeding a streak of short-term officers. |
| 6. Shortly after her arrival, she gained attention for filing an FIR against a Chief Municipal Officer for attempting to bribe her. |
| 7. Known for her discipline, she initiated positive changes in education and social development during her tenure in Dindori. |
| 8. She was later appointed Municipal Commissioner of Bhopal and excelled in implementing the Smart City campaign, leading Bhopal to second place in Swachh Survekshan 2018. |
| 9. In 2018, she became the first female Collector of Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh. |
| 10. She gained recognition as a corruption-fighting IAS officer. |
| 11. Her first book, "Like a Bird on the Wire," touches on the incomplete love stories of IAS officers and the challenges they face. |
| 12. With the book's launch, she became the first IAS officer to pen a book on the lives of IAS officers. |
| 13. She has 13+ years of experience in education, skilling, and social impact. |
| 14. She has led leadership programs and developed digital courses. |
| 15. She has driven initiatives in gender, disability, and inclusion. |
| 16. She is described as a true-blue pahari who loves trekking, tea, and music. |
