Quick Info
| Profession | Civil servant |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 07/07/1978 |
| Age | 48 years |
| Birthplace | Dehradun |
Latest News about Pooja Singhal
01/03/2025
Pooja Singhal was appointed Secretary of Information Technology and e-Governance in a Jharkhand IAS reshuffle. The posting came after her suspension was revoked in December 2024, returning her to a senior administrative role in the state.
21/02/2025
A special PMLA court in Ranchi rejected the Enforcement Directorate's request to prevent Pooja Singhal from getting a government posting. The court allowed the state to proceed with her posting despite the agency's objection.
10/02/2025
The Enforcement Directorate sought approval from the Jharkhand government to prosecute Pooja Singhal in a money laundering case linked to alleged diversion of MGNREGA funds in Khunti district. The request was part of the legal process required to proceed against a public servant.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Pooja Singhal |
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| Alias | Pooja Singhal |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 165 cm |
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| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| College/University | Hemvati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal University, Uttarakhand |
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| Education | MBA in Business Management |
| Training Institute | Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration, Mussoorie |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married | ||||
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Family
| Siblings | Sidharth Singhal (businessman) |
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| Spouse | Abhishek Jha (businessman) |
Career
| Brief | Pooja is a 2000 batch Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of Jharkhand. She serves as the managing director of Jharkhand State Mineral Development Corporation Limited and was recently appointed as Secretary of Information Technology and e-Governance. |
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| Batch | 2000 |
| State Cadre | Jharkhand |
| Current Post | Secretary, Information Technology and e-Governance |
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Social Media
| https://x.com/poojasinghalias |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Pooja Singhal became the youngest IAS officer at just twenty-one years old. | |
| 2. She excelled academically, ranking as a topper in both school and college. | |
| 3. Her civil service training took place at Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration in Mussoorie. | |
| 4. In 2021, she held the position of secretary of the tourism, art, culture, sports, and youth affairs department in Jharkhand. | |
| 5. Allegedly, she faced accusations of disregarding regulations during the allocation of the Kathautia coal block to the Usha Martin Group. | |
| 6. She cleared the UPSC Civil Services Examination in 1999 on her first attempt, earning a place in the Limca Book of Records as one of the youngest candidates. | |
| 7. Her first posting was as Sub-Divisional Officer in Hazaribagh, Jharkhand, followed by Deputy Commissioner of Khunti district from February 16, 2009, to July 14, 2010. | |
| 8. She served as agriculture secretary and Officer on Special Duty for 'Momentum Jharkhand' from 2014 to 2019, and secretary in the mines department at the time of her arrest. | |
| 9. She was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate in May 2022 in connection with a MGNREGA-related scam involving fund diversion in Khunti district. | |
| 10. She was suspended from service after her arrest and spent over two years in jail. | |
| 11. Her suspension was revoked on 07/12/2024 following her bail, and she was reinstated with effect from that date. | |
| 12. In February 2025, the Enforcement Directorate requested the Special PMLA Court to bar her from government postings, but the court rejected the plea. | |
| 13. In February 2025, the ED sought sanction from the Jharkhand government to prosecute her in the money laundering case. | |
| 14. In a 2025 reshuffle of IAS officers, she was appointed as Secretary of Information Technology and e-Governance. |