Quick Info
| Profession | Civil Servant |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 25/04/1971 |
| Age | 55 years |
| Birthplace | Barabanki, Uttar Pradesh, India |
Latest News about Rakesh Verma
01/01/2025
Rakesh Verma assumed charge as the Director General of the India International Institute of Democracy and Election Management (IIIDEM) in New Delhi. This appointment marks a significant career advancement for the 1993 batch Punjab cadre IAS officer, who previously served as Joint Secretary at the Ministry of Tourism.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full name | Rakesh Kumar Verma |
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| Nickname | RK Verma |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 165 cm |
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| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Dark Brown |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Education | B.Tech in Computer Science and Engineering |
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| College/University | Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi |
Personal Life
| School | Uttar Pradesh |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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Family
| Spouse | Ashoo Verma |
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| Children | He has one son and one daughter. |
Career
| Service | Indian Administrative Service (IAS) |
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| Batch | 1993 |
| Cadre | Punjab |
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Favourites
| Food | Idli Sambhar |
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| Beverage | Tea |
| Holiday Destination | Chennai |
| Colour | Blue |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Rakesh Verma serves as an Indian Administrative Officer. | |
| 2. He was raised in a middle-class family in Barabanki, Uttar Pradesh. | |
| 3. Since childhood, Rakesh excelled in academics and aspired to serve his country. | |
| 4. After graduating, Rakesh sat for the UPSC examination and successfully cleared it in 1993, becoming a 1993 batch IAS Officer of the Punjab cadre. | |
| 5. He commenced his training on 5 September 1993. | |
| 6. In his free time, Rakesh enjoys reading books and spending time with his family. | |
| 7. Upon joining the Indian Administrative Services in 1993, his pay band was between Rs. 67,000 and Rs. 79,000. | |
| 8. In 2019, Rakesh initiated the Innovation and Technology Summit as part of Mission Innovate Punjab. He held a press conference on 1 November 2019 at The Lalit, Chandigarh, to announce details about the mission. | |
| 9. In 2020, Verma participated in ITB Berlin 2020 with a delegation of approximately 49 exhibitors, led by Prahlad Singh Patel, Minister of State (I/C) Tourism and Culture. |