Rashmi Arun Shami is a senior IAS officer of the 1994 batch, known for her leadership in governance, education, and rural development. Over her career, she has served in key administrative roles including Principal Secretary, School Education; Commissioner, Rajya Shiksha Kendra; and Collector in Dewas, Sehore, and Bhind.

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She is a recipient of the Prime Minister’s Award for Excellence in Administration for the implementation of the Forest Rights Act.

An alumna of Loreto Convent and Lucknow University, she holds an M.A. in Medieval and Modern Indian History and a PG Diploma in Public Policy and Management from IIM Bangalore.

Rashmi is a keen reader, she has a deep interest in education, human resource management, and environmental issues.

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