Known for her strong leadership, Medha Roopam, a 2014 batch IAS officer, scripted history by becoming the first woman District Magistrate of Noida. Her distinguished career, from excelling in academics at St. Stephen’s College to cracking the UPSC, one of the toughest and challenging exams, helped her achieve a significant milestone. Additionally, her upbringing in a family committed to civic duty guided her journey into key administrative roles across Uttar Pradesh.
Who Is Gautam Buddha Nagar’s First Woman DM?
Medha Roopam’s appointment as the DM of Hapur, Kasganj, and thereafter as Additional Chief Executive Officer (ACEO) of Greater Noida Authority set the stage to begin a new phase as the first woman DM of Noida. Her challenging roles include effectively managing various administrative roles in various districts of UP – Meerut, Unnao, Lucknow, and Barabanki. She secured All India Rank 10 in the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) exam in 2014.
IAS Medha Roopam: Education, Family, Journey
IAS Medha Roopam completed her schooling from Naval Public School in Kerala and later moved to St. Thomas School in Thiruvananthapuram to pursue higher studies. She is an Economics graduate from Delhi’s St. Stephen’s College. Her contributions extend beyond her civic roles, as she has upheld the position of a national-level shooter by winning three gold medals in the Kerala State Shooting Championship and competing in the National Championship in 2009.
On July 30, 2025, a ground-breaking announcement hit the headlines – Medha Roopam becomes NOIDA’s first woman District Magistrate. Born in 1990, Agra, Medha, is the daughter of Gyanesh Kumar, a 1988-batch IAS officer who later became India’s Chief Election Commissioner. Her husband, Manish Bansal, is also an IAS officer serving in Saharanpur from the batch of 2014.
Becoming an IAS wasn’t just a career choice for her but a matter of genetic inheritance. Her family gatherings weren’t about casual talks, but rather about policy decisions. The ethos of South Indian precision plays a major role in shaping her journey. As an Economics (Honours) student, Medha analyzed fiscal measures, taxation & government spending, growth paradoxes, and more.
A People Person – Transforming The District
IAS Officer Medha Roopam is a people person. Despite the circumstances, amid rain, floods, and uncertainty, she rolled up her sleeves and stepped in to help the needy, offering comfort. In 2024, she turned heads as she inspected several waterlogged rural areas. Her photos and videos, while sitting in a tractor with two people, went viral on social media.
