<h1>Dynamic IAS officer becomes first Dalit woman District Collector of Hyderabad in historic appointment</h1> A dynamic IAS officer from the 2010 batch assumed charge as District Collector of Hyderabad on June 13, 2025, marking a historic appointment as the first Dalit woman to hold this position. The officer previously served as District Collector of Narayanpet and Nalgonda districts and worked as Zonal Commissioner of Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation for five years. Known as an 'Eco Warrior,' the officer championed environmental initiatives including plastic waste recycling, developed India's first pet park, and implemented various programs during COVID-19 including women's mask-making and organic food production. The appointment was part of an administrative reshuffle by the Congress government under the Chief Minister's vision for inclusive governance and social justice.