Udit Prakash Rai is a 2007-batch IAS Officer of the AGMUT cadre. |
He previously served as CEO at the Delhi Jal Board (DJB). |
Ministry of Home Affairs suspended him on 31 July 2023 due to allegations of directing the demolition of a monument for a new government accommodation. |
He hails from a middle-class family in Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh. |
During his school days, he had a passion for studying Mathematics. |
Udit cleared the UPSC CSE in 2007 and underwent training until 2009. |
He started as an assistant commissioner in Andaman & Nicobar Islands in 2009. |
Following his Andaman & Nicobar tenure, he worked in the Education Department of Delhi and later became the Deputy Commissioner for North East Delhi. |
Udit then served as an Officer on Special Duty and Deputy Commissioner in various capacities. |
He was also the CEO of DJB and vice-chairman of DAMB. |
In his free time, he enjoys reading books and staying physically fit through regular workouts. |
Udit is fluent in both Hindi and English. |
An inquiry was initiated concerning the appointment of his wife during his tenure. |
He faced criticisms for his alleged association with the AAP government. |
In 2023, he filed a harassment complaint against a government official. |
This complaint highlighted alleged harassment faced by him and his family during an investigation. |