Who is IAS officer who welcomed PM Modi

India Sep 26, 2025

Vishakha Yadav, a young IAS officer, recently went viral after welcoming Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his visit to Papum Pare district.
Her story caught attention online, with many inspired by her journey from tech professional to top civil servant.

From techie to top bureaucrat

Born in 1994 in Delhi, Yadav studied engineering at Delhi Technological University and worked at Cisco before deciding to chase her IAS dream.
She left her stable job, prepared without coaching, and cracked the UPSC exam on her third try—earning an impressive all-India rank of six.
Supported by her police officer dad and homemaker mom, Yadav's dedication is now being celebrated across the country.