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IAS Shruti Bhardwaj's Influence Endures Post-Retirement; Government Relaxes Rules for Her Expertise.
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News18•01-10-2026, 13:56
IAS Shruti Bhardwaj's Influence Endures Post-Retirement; Government Relaxes Rules for Her Expertise.
- •IAS Shruti Bhardwaj, set to retire on August 31, 2026, has been re-appointed as MD of Rajasthan Cooperative Dairy Federation (RCDF) just one month after her retirement.
- •The government relaxed eligibility criteria for her appointment, highlighting the system's desperate need for her experience and administrative prowess.
- •Born in Delhi in 1966, Shruti Bhardwaj began her career in 1994 as an RAS officer and was promoted to a 2013 batch IAS officer.
- •In her 30-year career, she has held key roles including Collector of Neemkathana and Deeg, State Project Director in Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan, and Director of SIPF Department.
- •Known for quickly resolving complex government work, her return to RCDF is significant for the dairy sector, which connects millions of farmers and consumers.
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IAS Shruti Bhardwaj, who is set to retire on August 31, 2026, has been appointed as the Managing Director of the Rajasthan Cooperative Dairy Federation (RCDF) for the next six months on a 'pay-minus-pension' basis.
Shruti Bhardwaj began her career in 1994 as an officer of the Rajasthan Administrative Service (RAS). Due to her excellent administrative skills, work style, and outstanding service record, she was later promoted and granted the cadre of a 2013 batch IAS officer.
The government relaxed eligibility criteria and re-appointed her because the post of MD of RCDF had been vacant for a month and officials could not find a better experienced alternative to manage the complex dairy sector that serves millions of farmers and consumers.
