| 1. Anurag hails from Bahraich District, Uttar Pradesh. |
| 2. He completed his primary education in Bahraich. |
| 3. He holds the title of the youngest IAS officer in his batch. |
| 4. Anurag's efforts led to a 40% increase in rainfall in Bidar District, addressing water scarcity issues. |
| 5. His most recent position was as Deputy Commissioner in Bengaluru. |
| 6. His most recent position was as Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs Commissioner in Bengaluru. |
| 7. He was known for his work in reviving lakes, encouraging organic farming, and salvaging a Mughal-era structure in Bidar. |
| 8. He was instrumental in the restoration of Surang Bavi, a medieval-era underground aqueduct, and the cleaning of over 130 tanks and 110 open wells in Bidar. |
| 9. After completing his B.Tech in Electrical Branch, he couldn’t get a decent job. He decided to prepare for the Civil Services and joined a coaching institute in Delhi. |
| 10. He cracked the UPSC Examination in 2007. |
| 11. He got married in 2008 in Kanpur. His wife belonged to a very rich family. However, soon their relationship started to become sour and finally, they got divorced. |
| 12. Place of Death: Hazratganj, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. |