Today marks Civil Services Day, and on this occasion, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will honor 16 outstanding administrative officers from across the country. Among them is IAS Neha Meena, the current Collector of Jhabua district in Madhya Pradesh. But did you know she has a strong connection to Rajasthan?
Rajasthan’s Proud Daughter
Originally hailing from Marwar Junction, Rajasthan, Neha Meena is a 2014-batch IAS officer of the Madhya Pradesh cadre. She has earned widespread recognition in the state for her innovative approach to governance and has previously been honored twice by the President of India.
Why Neha Meena Is Being Honored
Neha Meena has been selected for the prestigious Prime Minister’s Award for Excellence in Public Administration 2024 under the Aspirational Block Program. Her initiative “Moti Aai”, a community-based malnutrition eradication model, has significantly improved the nutritional status of children in Jhabua. The model has been praised for its grassroots involvement and measurable impact in reducing severe malnutrition.
Prime Minister Modi will present the award to her today as part of the official Civil Services Day celebrations in New Delhi.
Who Is IAS Neha Meena?
Neha Meena holds a Master’s degree in Economics and joined the Indian Administrative Service in 2014, receiving her training at the Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration, Mussoorie. Her mother, Krishna Devi Meena, and father, Chiman Singh Meena, have supported her journey, and her sister, Dr. Shakuntala Meena, is a former college principal.
Known for her commitment and integrity, Neha has been consistently in the spotlight for her impactful administrative work in Madhya Pradesh, particularly in areas related to child welfare, health, and community engagement.