Isha Duhan
Background & Education: Born on 19 February 1990 in Panchkula, Haryana, she earned a B.Tech in Biotechnology from Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology, Patiala. She secured All‑India Rank 59 in the 2014 UPSC exam on her first attempt .
Career Trajectory: A 2014-batch UP‑cadre officer, Isha began her career as Assistant Magistrate in Meerut, served as Joint Magistrate in Varanasi, Chief Development Officer in Bulandshahr and Meerut, Vice Chairman of Varanasi Development Authority (2021), DM of Chandauli, and was later posted as Additional Commissioner for Meerut Division and Commercial Tax in Gautam Buddha Nagar.
Current Role: Since 27 February 2024, she has been the Managing Director of Pashchimanchal Vidyut Vitran Nigam Ltd (PVVNL) in Meerut .
Reputation & Style: Known for her no-nonsense approach, she earned the nickname "Lady Singham" after a surprise inspection in Chandauli where she personally checked low-quality bricks and issued strict directions to contractors
Family Influence: Daughter of Ishwar Singh Duhan, a former DIG in ITBP, she credits her father's discipline for inspiring her own administrative rigor.
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In summary, Isha Duhan IAS is a dynamic and dedicated officer recognized for her firm leadership, swift action against irregularities, and an impressive administrative track record, now leading UP’s power distribution body in Meerut.
Posting details
| Sr.No | Posts Held | Dist. Name | Join Date | Rel. Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Under Training at LBSNAA | Musoorie | 01-09-2014 | 04-06-2015 |
| 2 | Asstt Magistrate/Asstt.Collector | MEERUT | 05-06-2015 | 23-10-2016 |
| 3 | Joint Magistrate | VARANASI | 24-10-2016 | 17-04-2018 |
| 4 | Chief Development Officers | BULANDSHAR | 17-04-2018 | 05-07-2019 |
| 5 | Chief Development Officers | MEERUT | 05-07-2018 | 11-02-2021 |
| 6 | Vice Chairman, Varanasi Development Authority | VARANASI | 11-02-2021 | 17-09-2022 |
| 7 | DM & Collector | CHANDOULI | 17-09-2022 | 21-02-2023 |
| 8 | Additional Commissioner, Meerut Division | MEERUT | 21-02-2023 | 20-08-2023 |
| 9 | Additional Commissioner, Commercial Tax | GAUTAMBUDHNAGAR | 20-08-2023 | 27-02-2024 |
| 10 | MD PVVNL | MEERUT | 27-02-2024 |