Archive · 1 Aug 2025
Medha Roopam Appointed First Woman DM of Noida
Medha Roopam has been named the first female leader (District Magistrate) of Gautam Buddh Nagar, a city near Delhi.
Her dad, Gyanesh Kumar, is a very important person in charge of elections in India.
She started her new job on July 30th.
Before this, she worked as a top official in other areas and also has a degree from St. Stephen's College.
She's also good at shooting.
Her husband, Manish Bansal, is also an IAS officer.
Medha Roopam appointed as the first woman District Magistrate of Gautam Buddh Nagar.
She took charge of the Collectorate Office on July 30.
Her father is Gyanesh Kumar, the Chief Election Commissioner of India.
Roopam previously served as an IAS officer in several districts, including Hapur and Kasganj.
She is a national-level rifle shooter and a graduate of St. Stephen's College.
- Who
- Medha Roopam, her predecessor Manish Kumar Verma, and her father Gyanesh Kumar.
- What
- Medha Roopam appointed as first woman District Magistrate.
- When
- Took charge on July 30.
- Where
- Gautam Buddh Nagar, India.
- Why
- To fulfill government appointments and transfers of IAS officers.
- New Position
- District Magistrate, Gautam Buddh Nagar
- Predecessor
- Manish Kumar Verma
- Father
- Gyanesh Kumar, Chief Election Commissioner of India
- Education
- St. Stephen’s College, Economics
- Spouse
- Manish Bansal (IAS officer)
- Previous DM postings
- Hapur and Kasganj
