Inayat Khan, IAS (Bihar) — Biography and Profile
Early Life & Education
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Full Name: Inayat Khan
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Date of Birth: 17 May 1987 (Al Haqeeqa)
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Place of Origin: Agra, Uttar Pradesh. She belongs to a middle-class family. (Muslim Mirror)
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Education:
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Completed schooling and then pursued engineering. She graduated B.Tech in Electronics Engineering from Anand Engineering College, Agra (part of UP Technical University) in about 2007. (Inspiring Indian Muslim Women)
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After engineering, she briefly worked in the software/consultancy sector, but felt unfulfilled. (Muslim Mirror)
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Civil Services Preparation:
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Resigned from her software job after about one year to prepare for the UPSC civil services exam. (Muslim Mirror)
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Cleared UPSC in 2011, securing All India Rank 176, and was allocated to the 2012 batch IAS, Bihar cadre. (Muslim Mirror)
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Early Bureaucratic Career & Key Postings
Inayat Khan’s career has spanned a number of roles across Bihar, where she has developed a reputation for being active, field-oriented, with an emphasis on transparency, monitoring and implementation of government schemes.
Here are major assignments / postings:
Role | Location / Department | Key Responsibilities & Contributions |
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BDO (Block Development Officer), Pandarak, Patna District | Bihar | One of her first field roles, involving grass-roots developmental work. (Muslim Mirror) |
SDO (Sub-Divisional Officer), Rajgir | Bihar | Working at sub-division level, overseeing administrative tasks, development, etc. (Muslim Mirror) |
District Development Commissioner / DDC, Bhojpur District | Bihar | In Bhojpur, she took up tasks like reviving MNREGA (which had been viewed as weak in that area), ensuring transparency, staff monitoring. She introduced practices like CCTV surveillance and biometric attendance in circle offices to curb negligence. (Muslim Mirror) |
Managing Director, Bihar State Tourism Development Corporation (BSTDC) | State level | Worked on promoting rural tourism, eco-tourism and river-cruise options on Ganga, etc. (Al Haqeeqa) |
District Magistrate (DM), Sheikhpura District | Bihar | One of her notable field postings as DM. Active in schemes, local governance. (www.ndtv.com) |
DM, Araria District | Bihar | Known for being proactive, conducting inspections, identifying gaps in public services (schools, drinking water, midday meals etc.), taking action where systems were found weak. (Jagran) |
Registrar, Cooperative Societies, Bihar | State Dept. | In a 2024 administrative reshuffle, she was transferred from DM of Araria to be Registrar, Cooperative Societies. (Project Your State) |
Personality & Work Style
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She is often described in media profiles as dynamic, energetic, upright, and field-oriented. (Muslim Mirror)
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Emphasis on transparency, accountability: e.g., using CCTV, biometric attendance, field visits / inspections. (Muslim Mirror)
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Willingness to take symbolic and actual action: paying salaries, donating, appealing for public contributions. (www.ndtv.com)
News, Achievements & Notable Actions
Some of the most prominent stories / initiatives associated with Inayat Khan:
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Pulwama Martyrs’ Families: Adoption & Support (2019)
After the Pulwama terror attack (14 February 2019), in which two CRPF personnel from Bihar died, Inayat Khan (then DM, Sheikhpura) offered to adopt the daughters of two of the martyrs (Sanjay Kumar Sinha & Ratan Kumar Thakur), bearing their educational and other costs. She also donated two days’ salary, asked other government staff to donate, and opened a bank account to raise funds for the families. (www.ndtv.com) -
Field Inspections and System Reforms (Araria, etc.)
In her posting as DM of Araria, she has been known for conducting surprise inspections of schools, panchayats, water supply systems, midday meals, infrastructure, etc. In cases of deficiencies (e.g., non-functional gas stoves, poor sanitation, water tank supply problems), she has taken immediate corrective steps. (Jagran) -
Administrative Shuffles & Recent Posting
In the Bihar government’s reshuffle of IAS officers (September 2024), Inayat Khan was moved from DM of Araria to become Registrar, Cooperative Societies, Bihar. (India TV News) -
Recognition in Training / Awards
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During her probation/training at LBSNAA (National Academy for the civil services), she won a Bronze Medal for Best Village Study Assignments among the 2012 batch. (LBSNAA)
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Controversies & Criticism
As is common for active bureaucrats, there are a few controversies or criticisms. From available sources:
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Media / Social Media Viral Claims: There have been viral posts about her 'adopting daughters' of martyrs, her taking two days salary, etc. Some posts have been mis-represented or exaggerated; the sincerity of actions is generally accepted but media often gives them prominence bolded in ways that invite both praise and skepticism. (Asianet News Hindi)
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No Major Public Scandal Found: There are no credible large-scale allegations of misconduct or corruption (till the last updated sources). Her controversies are more about operational lapses in departments she inspects or failures in service delivery which she then acts upon.
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Challenge of Implementation vs Reality: In many field inspections, she has flagged poor attendance, missing facilities, etc. Some locals / media have pointed out gap between promises and ground reality (e.g. facilities promised versus what is delivered). This is more a critique of the system rather than of her personally. (Jagran)
Recent Status (as of 2024-2025)
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As of September 2024, Inayat Khan’s posting changed: she was made Registrar, Cooperative Societies, Bihar in the state bureaucratic reshuffle. (India TV News)
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Her previous district DM roles (Araria, Sheikhpura, etc.) remain part of her public memory for field work.
Top Interesting Facts
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She left a well-paying engineering + software job to prepare for the civil service, showing early purpose and conviction. (Muslim Mirror)
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Her UPSC rank was 176 in 2011, entering the IAS in 2012. (Muslim Mirror)
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During her probation at the IAS academy, she won a Bronze medal for village study assignments. (LBSNAA)
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In Pulwama case, she not only offered financial help but also committed to long-term educational support to the daughters of martyrs. Such gestures by bureaucrats are relatively rare and draw public attention. (www.ndtv.com)
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She has been proactive in using inspections (school, water, midday meals, infrastructure) as tools to improve governance rather than remaining in office with minimal visibility. (Jagran)
FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)
Question | Answer |
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What is her educational qualification? | She has a B.Tech in Electronics Engineering from Anand Engineering College, Agra. (Inspiring Indian Muslim Women) |
Which UPSC batch and cadre is she from? | She is from the 2012 batch IAS, Bihar cadre. (Inspiring Indian Muslim Women) |
What was her UPSC rank? | She secured All India Rank 176 in 2011 UPSC exam. (Muslim Mirror) |
What assignments has she held? | BDO (Pandarak), SDO (Rajgir), DDC (Bhojpur), MD of BSTDC, DM of Sheikhpura, DM of Araria, Registrar of Cooperative Societies etc. (Muslim Mirror) |
Any standout social impact or gestures? | Yes. Adopted daughters of Pulwama martyrs; active inspection and reform-oriented governance; transparency measures. (www.ndtv.com) |
Has she been involved in controversies? | There has been public / media scrutiny and viral claims (some accurate, some exaggerated). But no major credible scandal or misuse of office has emerged in public domain. Her challenges are mainly in executing government schemes in tough or backward districts. |
What is her current position (as of latest)? | She is Registrar, Cooperative Societies, Bihar (after the September 2024 reshuffle). (India TV News) |
What are her leadership strengths? | Field presence, monitoring, transparency, people outreach; balanced with strong bureaucratic credentials and willingness to take initiatives. |
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