Jitendra Narain

Civil Servant

Indian Begusarai, Bihar

Quick Info

ProfessionCivil Servant
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth19/10/1970
Age55 years
BirthplaceBegusarai, Bihar

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Bio/Wiki

Known for
  • Being the former chief secretary of the Andaman and Nicobar Administration
  • Getting arrested for gang rape charges in 2022
EthnicityRaibahadur family

Physical Stats & More

Height165 cm
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBlack

Educational Qualification(s)

SchoolSt. Paul’s School, Darjeeling
College/UniversitySt. Stephen’s College, Delhi
Educational QualificationGraduate
Postgraduate DegreesM.A. in History, M.Sc. in Quality Management from Sikkim Manipal University

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
Family
Children
ParentsName Not Known

Career

ControversyIn 2022, he was arrested for gang-raping a 21-year-old girl promising her a government job.
Batch1990-batch IAS officer of the AGMUT cadre

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Jitendra Narain, the former chief secretary of the Andaman and Nicobar Administration, faced arrest in 2022 on gang rape charges.
2. His name may also be spelled as Jitendra Narayan.
3. He assumed the role of Chief Secretary of the Andaman and Nicobar Administration on 3 March 2021.
4. During his tenure, allegations surfaced of him inviting twenty women to his residence in Port Blair.
5. A complaint against Narain detailed incidents where he allegedly called a girl to a hotel room, raped her, and subjected her to two weeks of torment, warning her not to disclose the events. Subsequent investigations led to charges of similar crimes involving 20 other women recruited under the pretense of government job opportunities. Consequently, the Union Home Ministry relieved him of all responsibilities.
6. Despite being granted interim bail until 14 November 2022 by the Kolkata High Court, his bail was revoked, leading to his arrest. A statement issued by the home ministry declared disciplinary proceedings against Narain, citing potential grave misconduct and suspected misuse of his official position.
7. Narain's name was mentioned in the PSU WATCH FAME ASIA INDIA MAGAZINE for being among the top 50 bureaucratic individuals across 20 batches.
8. Effective 1 October 2022, Narain was assigned as the chairman and managing director of the Delhi Financial Corporation.
9. Born in the prestigious Raibahadur family of Begusarai, Bihar.
10. Received accolades from the International NGO Hope Foundation for outstanding work among lepers in Delhi.
11. Work among the blind and the mentally challenged received recognition from national and international NGOs.
12. Reformed the ICDS mid-day meal nexus.
13. During Sheila Dixit's chief ministership, raided six adoption houses involved in illegal actions, leading to reforms.
14. Exposed racket of pensions to over 30,000 dead persons and implemented transparent verification system.
15. Took principled stand against meat mafia in MCD slaughterhouse tender.
16. Awarded TDP computerisation tender to NIC at low cost during Sharad Pawar's tenure, protected by then Prime Minister.
17. Executed division of Delhi into 9 districts and Delhi Sarkar Aapke Dwar programme, awarded international CAPAM Award.
18. Works recognized as best practices in DoPT and Administrative Reforms compilation for 50th anniversary of independence.
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