Lokesh Kumar Jangid Wiki, Wikipedia, IAS Officer, Rank, Age, Wife Name

 Lokesh Kumar Jangid secured 68th rank in UPSC in India in 2014 and became an IAS officer. Currently working as Additional Collector in Badwani district of Madhya Pradesh. He did his B.Tech . in Computer Science from SGGS Institute of Engineering & Technology, Nanded (Maharashtra).

Lokesh Kumar Jangid Bio

Lokesh Kumar Jangid: Early Life & Family Details

Lokesh's grandfather and parents originally lived in a village in Nagaur district of Rajasthan. For livelihood, grandfather Madanlalji Jangid migrated to Maharashtra in 1952 and his family migrated to Maharashtra in 1986 when Lokesh was just four months old. His grandfather and father were carpenters by profession. Grandfather Madanlalji used to go to hamlets in Jintur taluka in Parbhani district in Maharashtra to make wooden doors, wooden ceilings, other furniture. He used to stay in the house where he worked and sleep at night in the cattle shed.

Lokesh's father Late Ramchandra was contributing to the family work but he unfortunately died in an accident in 1993 and the Jangid family faced a great crisis. Lokesh was seven years old at that time. After that, Lokesh and his siblings were brought up by their grandfather and uncle.

By dint of his hardwork, his grandfather then settled in the district headquarters Parbhani and started his own saw mill there. There, Lokesh's uncle Ashok Kumar and his younger brother run a plywood business today.

Lokesh Kumar Jangid: Educational Journey

Lokesh studied till 10^th  at Modern Model English School, Parbhani and did his 11^th and 12^th  at Bal Vidya Mandir Junior College. Lokesh imbibed the habit of reading newspapers from his grandfather in his childhood.  As an English medium student in the first grade, when he was learning Barakahdi, Lokesh used to read Marathi and Hindi newspapers voraciously because his grandfather had already taught him Hindi and Marathi Barakhadi at home.

Lokesh used to be good at academics and extra-curricular activities right from his school life.  He stood third in  Maharashtra in the state level science fair in class nine and represented the state at the national level twice in science fairs. Also, he used to actively participate in essay competition and oratory competition. On the birthday and death anniversaries of national heroes and great leaders, he used to deliver speeches in every program in the school. Overall, the foundation was laid in the school life itself. While studying engineering, too, he used to actively participate in studies and other cultural events.   He was active in Social Service Club. Many programs such as literacy campaign, rural technology were carried out in the village.

Lokesh Kumar Jangid: Inspiration to Become IAS Officer

He gives all the credit to his grandfather who is his inspiration. Lokesh's grandfather knew the future and used to read newspapers from his youth despite being a carpenter working on daily wages to begin with.  From the first election to the Parliament since 1952 till date, he has followed the political affairs of all the states. When Lokesh was in sixth standard, one day, his Grandfather said, 'Lokesh, go to the railway station and bring India Today magazine.' Lokesh went on a bicycle and brought a magazine and read it to his grandfather.

This is how he started following current affairs and politics. He used to watch news, debates of Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha on television with his grandfather. Grandfather also insisted on discussing these topics with him.  Grandpa used to pay for newspapers and India Today magazine to be brought from Parbhani railway station and read from them.

Lokesh Kumar Jangid: Preparing for UPSC Exam

In the library, he regularly read two magazines, Yojana of the Government of India and Kurukshetra, so the preparation for UPSC had started He was placed in Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) when he was in his third year of engineering. But after completing engineering in 2008, he went to Delhi to prepare for UPSC without joining the job.

Lokesh's uncle Ashok Jangid fully funded Lokesh's education. 'Don't you worry. Prepare for UPSC, I am with you', supported him and never let him feel the absence of his father.

Lokesh Kumar Jangid: Succeeding in UPSC at the First Attempt

Lokesh got All India Rank 910 in UPSC first attempt in 2009. He got a posting in Lakshadweep islands under DANICS (Delhi, Andaman and Nicobar and Lakshadweep Islands Civil Service).

Lokesh Kumar Jangid: Continuing His Dream of Achieving IAS Officer Rank

He continued his UPSC preparation by working in the remote island of Lakshadweep. In his second and third attempts, he couldn’t make it. By the time the fourth attempt was underway, the pattern of the civil services exam had changed. In Lakshadweep, newspapers came only once in a fortnight but internet facility was available. So without any coaching, test series or new material, he continued the preparation by using the facilities available online and went to Delhi only to write the UPSC main exam. Prepared for interview at Lakshadweep and secured 68th rank in country in CSE 2014.

Lokesh Kumar Jangid: Journey as an IAS Officer

Got MP cadre in the IAS and after one-year training at Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration in Mussoorie got his first posting as Assistant Collector at Sehore in Madhya Pradesh.

He was then posted as Assistant Secretary in the State Ministry of Panchayat Raj, Govt of India, for three months to familiarise himself with the policy processes of the Government of India. In 2016, he was appointed as SDM in Vijaypur tehsil of Sheopur district of Madhya Pradesh and started working for the people.  After that he was posted as CEO in Zilla Parishad in Harda district.  And post that, he was appointed as Additional Mission Director at State Shiksha Kendra in Bhopal for some time. There, books were converted into their language for tribal students under a national policy. Presently he is transferred as Additional Collector in Badwani district and there too he immediately took responsibility as Nodal Officer for Corona control.

Lokesh Kumar Jangid: Serving People Remarkably, Earning Praises & Awards for His Work

When Lokesh was an Assistant Collector at Sehore in Madhya Pradesh, primitive tribal group Saharia tribe was predominant in the region. Lokesh noticed that mainly the education system, health system and management of government buildings were very poor. He laid emphasis on improving the quality of education, providing basic facilities in the healthcare and maintenance and beautification of government buildings. In order to improve the educational quality of primary school students, a very extensive initiative 'Padho Vijaypur' was implemented with the 'Pratham' organization, which directly benefited thousands of students and those students started reading the texts and teachers also became more involved in teaching. After the success of Lokesh's project, the Madhya Pradesh government named this experiment 'Dakshata Unnayan' and implemented this initiative in 51 districts of the state. To improve the basic infra in the healthcare facility CHC, twelve and a half lakh rupees was raised through the Rogi Kalyan Samiti and basic facilities including sanitation, dyeing, beds and materials were provided. Old ponds in that district were renovated, silt was removed and water levels in many ponds were raised.

When he was the CEO in Zilla Parishad in Harda district, he carried out remarkable work of water conservation, mainly under NREGA. Roof water harvesting was done on a large scale in government schools, panchayat samiti in the district, due to which the water level increased there. Lokesh received an award from the Union Ministry of Jal Shakti, Government of India for his performance in Harda's Swachh Bharat Mission.

As Additional Collector in Badwani district, he tackled the Corona crisis at the earliest by working for availability of oxygen, setting up oxygen plant, conversion of private hospitals into covid centers, free treatment of patients under Ayushman Bharat Yojana. Barwani was the first district in the state where the positivity rate came down from 40% to 0.5% and the number of patients came down to single digit.

Lokesh Kumar Jangid: IAS Officer Reaching Out to the Masses

Many videos have gone viral on social media regarding Lokesh's feelings for people and his efforts to work. In 'Padho Vijaypur', Lokesh went to the village of Bagcha in Sheopur and interacted with the students from classes 1 to 5 and got first-hand information on their literacy and reading skills. Then he decided to organize a fifty-day training program on basic reading and mathematics. In discussion with CEO of 'Pratham' Dr. Rukmini Banerjee, 300 schools, 900 teachers and 23000 students were trained under 'CaMAL' programme. As a result, children's attendance at school increased, teachers became more interested in teaching, and students' learning levels improved.  Another such video went viral in Badwani district. An IAS officer on a bike reached a place where tribal villages had no roads and where no one had reached till date.  He interacted with people about water, ration, medical facilities and made people aware about corona vaccine. Also, he counselled officials in the district who faced depression during Corona.

Lokesh Kumar Jangid: Daily Routine & Hobbies

Lokesh works out for an hour every morning and walks in the evening to maintain physical and mental wellbeing. Lokesh likes traveling. He is also fond of Urdu poetry and listens to ghazals. He likes to read non-fiction whenever time permits.

Lokesh Kumar Jangid: Wife – An Achiever in Herself

His wife Divya Sharma is a classical vocalist. She is trained under the guidance of Padma Vibhushan Pandit Rajan & Sajan Mishra.

Lokesh Kumar Jangid: Message for Students & Society

He advises young students - UPSC is a great opportunity for those students who want and love to work for society and country. Do whatever you want to do and set a goal and commit yourself to it. Don't forget to give back to society and country once you achieve success. It is our responsibility to repay the society. Do help the needy and the community in whatever way you can on a weekend or once a month. It gives us a sense of mental satisfaction and that is priceless.

Conclusion:

Lokesh Kumar Jangid is a story of resilience, determination and dedication. His is a story of triumphs against all odds. His journey to becoming an IAS officer from under-privileged beginning, and his persistent service to the society, especially in the rural areas, is a true inspiration for all and his undying commitment to serve the nation underlines the respect he gains from all.