Quick Info
| Profession | Indian Administrative Service (IAS) Officer |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 05/03/1980 |
| Age | 46 years |
| Birthplace | Rajouri, Jammu and Kashmir |
| Zodiac Sign | Pisces |
Latest News about Shahid Iqbal Choudhary
Dr. Shahid Iqbal Choudhary was selected as a 2025 Eisenhower Global Fellow, joining an international cohort of mid-career changemakers. The fellowship recognized his public service leadership and work in governance and development in Jammu and Kashmir.
He was given additional charge as Civil Aviation Commissioner while serving as Secretary in the Science and Technology Department. The order expanded his responsibilities by adding oversight of the Civil Aviation portfolio until further notice.
Dr. Shahid Iqbal Choudhary was appointed Commissioner/Secretary to the Government in the Science and Technology Department of Jammu and Kashmir. The posting came through an administrative order that moved him into a technology-focused leadership role in the Union Territory government.
The Jammu and Kashmir administration transferred Dr. Shahid Iqbal Choudhary from his post as Administrative Secretary, Rural Development & Panchayati Raj, to Administrative Secretary, Planning, Development and Monitoring Department. The reshuffle was part of a broader administrative change affecting senior IAS officers in the Union Territory.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Dr. Shahid Iqbal Choudhary |
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| Batch | 2009 IAS Batch |
| Cadre | Jammu and Kashmir |
| Current Designation | Commissioner/Secretary to the Government, Science and Technology Department |
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| Notable Achievement | First Muslim IAS officer from the Jammu region of the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir |
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Personal Life
| Marital Status | Married |
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Career
| Started Service | 2005 |
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| IAS Appointment Year | 2009 |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. He is one of the most decorated IAS officers from Jammu and Kashmir. | |
| 2. He served in both far-flung and urban areas of J&K, including Srinagar. | |
| 3. He has been instrumental in weaning away Kashmir youth from militancy. | |
| 4. He holds a doctorate (Dr. Shahid Iqbal Choudhary). | |
| 5. He was the first to implement an IT-based system for Covid-19 management in the region. |
