Quick Info
| Profession | IAS Officer |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 02/06/1985 |
| Age | 41 years |
| Birthplace | Pauri Garhwal, Uttarakhand |
Latest News about Chhavi Bhardwaj
14/09/2025
Chhavi Bhardwaj was appointed as the CEO of Karmayogi Bharat, a new initiative focused on civil service capacity building and governance reform. This appointment marks a significant milestone in her career, transitioning her from her role as Managing Director of the MP Metro Rail Corporation to a national-level leadership position.
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Physical Stats & More
| Eye Color | Black |
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| Hair Color | Black |
Personal Life
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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Family
| Father | Tilak Mohan Bhardwaj (General Manager in Electricity Deptt.) |
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| Mother | Name |
| Siblings | 1 (Younger, an Engineer) |
| Spouse | Nand Kumaram (Collector of the Western Neemuch District) |
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Career
| Assistant Collector (2008) | |
| Collector, Dindori District, Madhya Pradesh (2013) | |
| Municipal Commissioner, Bhopal (April 2016) | |
| Collector, Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh (2018) | |
| Managing Director, Madhya Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation Ltd (MPMRCL) | |
| Head – Learning & Development, Tech Mahindra Foundation | |
| Program Lead, Mind@Ease (mental well-being initiative across 70+ organizations) | |
| Additional Commissioner Tribal Development | |
| Mission Director, National Health Mission, MP | |
| Deputy Director (Senior) at Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration (LBSNAA), Mussoorie | |
| CEO, Karmayogi Bharat (since 14/09/2025) |
Favourites
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Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/author_chhavi/ | |
| https://www.linkedin.com/in/chhavi-bhardwaj-9103091b1 |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. She was born into a prosperous family with both parents working in government. | |
| 2. Her goal was to join the administrative services. | |
| 3. Upon finishing her studies, she started preparing for the civil services and entered the Indian Administrative Service. | |
| 4. She began her career as an Assistant Collector in 2008. | |
| 5. In 2013, she became the first woman Collector of Dindori district, succeeding a streak of short-term officers. | |
| 6. Shortly after her arrival, she gained attention for filing an FIR against a Chief Municipal Officer for attempting to bribe her. | |
| 7. Known for her discipline, she initiated positive changes in education and social development during her tenure in Dindori. | |
| 8. She was later appointed Municipal Commissioner of Bhopal and excelled in implementing the Smart City campaign, leading Bhopal to second place in Swachh Survekshan 2018. | |
| 9. In 2018, she became the first female Collector of Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh. | |
| 10. She gained recognition as a corruption-fighting IAS officer. | |
| 11. Her first book, "Like a Bird on the Wire," touches on the incomplete love stories of IAS officers and the challenges they face. | |
| 12. With the book's launch, she became the first IAS officer to pen a book on the lives of IAS officers. | |
| 13. She has 13+ years of experience in education, skilling, and social impact. | |
| 14. She has led leadership programs and developed digital courses. | |
| 15. She has driven initiatives in gender, disability, and inclusion. | |
| 16. She is described as a true-blue pahari who loves trekking, tea, and music. |