Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Anjana Krishna V.S. |
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| Nickname | Lady Singham |
| Known For | First civil servant from Vilavoorkal village panchayat in Thiruvananthapuram |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 163 cm |
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| Eye Color | Light Brown |
| Hair Color | Light Brown |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | St Mary’s Central School, Poojappura, Kerala |
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| College/University | NSS College for Women, Thiruvananthapuram |
| Degree | Bachelor of Science in Maths |
Personal Life
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
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| Religion | Hinduism |
| Hometown | Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala |
| Zodiac sign | Aries |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
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Family
| Father | V S Viju (Businessman) |
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| Mother | L Seena (Court Typist) |
| Siblings | Brother - Arjun Krishna (Medical Student), Sister - None |
Career
| Overview | Anjana pursued her interest in civil service from a young age, despite family expectations for her to enter the medical field. |
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| UPSC Journey | After completing her bachelor's, she joined a coaching center for the UPSC exam in Thiruvananthapuram. She initially faced setbacks, failing her first three attempts before succeeding in her fourth attempt in 2022-23. |
| First Posting | Her first posting was as Deputy Superintendent of Police in Karmala, Solapur district, Maharashtra. |
| Notable Incident | In August 2025, she led a significant operation against illegal sand excavation in Kurdu village, which garnered media attention due to her professional handling of pressure from political figures. |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| Anjana is recognized as the first female civil servant in her village, setting a precedent in her community. | |
| Her family originally encouraged her to choose medicine over civil service, but she remained dedicated to her dream of serving in this capacity. | |
| Before passing the UPSC exam, Anjana interned as a news reporter for a Malayalam newspaper. | |
| Despite initial failures in the UPSC preliminary exams, she remained determined and ultimately succeeded. | |
| She has received accolades for her composed demeanor during challenging situations, earning her the nickname 'Lady Singham'. |
