Nidhi Nivedita: How a mother’s unwavering support and a daughter’s determination led to IAS success

Nidhi Nivedita, a 2012 batch IAS officer from the Madhya Pradesh cadre, is known as a strong figure in the Indian administrative landscape today. She is recognized as an officer who has a strict approach to governance and a zero tolerance for corruption. However, her career has also gone through several high-profile controversies, which brought her into the national headlines.

1. Birthplace: In Sindri, Jharkhand, in a middle-class family.
2. Childhood: Inclination towards education, but faced narrow expectations of society.
3. Mother's support: Despite the family's limited resources and social biases, her mother encouraged her.

From a young age, Nidhi had to hear repeatedly that her possibilities were limited because she was a girl.
1. Doubt on girls: Things like “Marriage and managing the house is their future”
2. Determination: She worked hard to prove these assumptions wrong
3. Mother's role: Nidhi's mother encouraged her to move forward even amidst criticism

1. Excellence in education: Nidhi decided to go into civil services after completing her studies.
2. UPSC Success (2012): This was her biggest milestone, which she credits to her mother.

1. Assistant Collector in Jhabua
2. Additional Collector in Indore
3. Zilla Panchayat CEO in Singrauli

1. Strict stance on corruption: Punished the Panchayat Secretary for rigging the toilet construction fund, for which she received both praise and criticism.
2. Rajgarh Case: She showed her compassionate side by donating blood to save the life of a little girl.
3. Public interest work: She is also known for having a humane approach along with her strict administrative decisions.

1. Trust in the community: Coming forward to help those in need, donating blood.
2. Example of women empowerment: Despite limited resources, she set an example in front of the society by becoming an IAS.
3. Lessons learned from mother: Education is the most powerful tool for change.

The story of IAS Nidhi Nivedita is a testament to determination, family support, and dedication to service. From Jharkhand to Madhya Pradesh, she faced and overcame many obstacles. Her administrative efficiency and human sensitivity take her to a different level. Today she is known not only as a strict administrator, but also as an officer who has inherited a passion for empathy and service to the society.