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{{Infobox person<br />
| name = Vikas Vaibhav<br />
| image = Vikas-Vaibhav.jpg<br />
| caption = <br />
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1979|11|21}}<br />
| birth_place = Bihat, Begusarai, Bihar, India<br />
| occupation = IPS officer<br />
| children = 2<br />
| parents = Jagdish Singh (father)<br />
| education = [[Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur]] (B.Tech)<br />
| awards = Satyendra K. Dubey Memorial Award (2019)<br />
}}<br />
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'''Vikas Vaibhav''' (born 21 November 1979) is an Indian [[Indian Police Service|Police Service]] (IPS) officer of the 2003 batch from the [[Bihar]] cadre. As of 2025, he serves as an Advisor to the Bihar State Planning Board. Over his career, he has held several key positions, including Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) in [[Patna]] and [[Darbhanga]], Superintendent of Police (SP) in [[Rohtas]], [[Bagaha]], and [[Purnea]], Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of [[Munger]] and [[Bhagalpur]] ranges, DIG of the Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS), Special Secretary in the Home Department, Inspector General (IG) of Home Guards and Fire Services, and SP with the [[National Investigation Agency]] (NIA).<ref name="indianmasterminds-bspb">{{cite web |title=Bihar: Three IPS Officers Transferred, Vikas Vaibhav Posted in BSPB |url=https://indianmasterminds.com/movements/bihar-three-ips-officers-transferred-vikas-vaibhav-posted-in-bspb/?utm_source=chatgpt.com |website=indianmasterminds.com |access-date=2025-07-01}}</ref><br />
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In addition to his policing duties, Vaibhav has shown interest in Indian history and heritage and maintains a blog titled ''Silent Pages'', where he writes about lesser-known historical sites. He is also associated with the '''Let's Inspire Bihar''' campaign, a voluntary initiative focusing on education, entrepreneurship, and civic engagement.<ref name="nbt-startup">{{cite news |title=IPS विकास वैभव की प्रेरणा से नवादा में स्टार्टअप एंड बिजनेस समिट 2025 का सफल आयोजन, विकसित बिहार के निर्माण का संकल्प |url=https://navbharattimes.indiatimes.com/state/bihar/nawada/startup-and-business-summit-2025-organized-in-nawada-inspiration-of-ips-vikas-vaibhav-build-a-developed-bihar/articleshow/121250249.cms |newspaper=Navbharat Times |language=hi |access-date=2025-07-01}}</ref><ref name="toi-lib-entrepreneurship">{{cite news |title='Let's Inspire Bihar' campaign focuses on entrepreneurship |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/patna/lets-inspire-bihar-campaign-paving-the-way-for-a-new-era-of-entrepreneurship/articleshow/115816268.cms?utm_source=chatgpt.com |newspaper=[[The Times of India]] |date=2024-11-29 |issn=0971-8257 |access-date=2025-07-01}}</ref><br />
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== Early life and education ==<br />
Vikas Vaibhav was born in Bihat, [[Begusarai district]], Bihar, India. He completed his higher secondary education at Sardar Patel Vidyalaya in [[New Delhi]] in 1997. He obtained a Bachelor of Technology degree in Mechanical Engineering from the [[Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur|Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur]], studying there from 1997 to 2001.<ref name="iitk-profile">{{cite web |title=Mr Vikas Vaibhav |url=http://web.archive.org/web/20250423084729/https://iitk.ac.in/dora/profile/Mr-Vikas-Vaibhav |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://iitk.ac.in/dora/profile/Mr-Vikas-Vaibhav |archive-date=2025-04-23 |website=iitk.ac.in |access-date=2025-05-22}}</ref><br />
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== Career ==<br />
Vikas Vaibhav joined the Indian Police Service in 2003.<ref name="newindianexpress-skd">{{cite news |title=IIT Kanpur announces Satyendra K. Dubey Memorial Award |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2019/sep/26/bihars-senior-ips-officer-to-receive-iit-kanpurs-skd-memorial-award-2039576.html |newspaper=[[The New Indian Express]] |date=26 September 2019 |access-date=25 June 2025}}</ref><br />
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From 2011 to 2015, he served as Superintendent of Police with the National Investigation Agency (NIA). He was involved in investigations into the 2013 [[Bodh Gaya]] and [[Patna]] [[Gandhi Maidan]] bombings, and in the arrest and interrogation of [[Indian Mujahideen]] member [[Yasin Bhatkal]].<ref name="patnapress-nia">{{cite web |title=NIA Honours IPS Officer Vikas Vaibhav for Landmark Investigations |url=https://patnapress.com/nia-honours-ips-officer-vikas-vaibhav-for-landmark-investigations/ |website=Patna Press |access-date=25 June 2025}}</ref><br />
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In July 2015, while serving as Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), Patna, Vaibhav oversaw the arrest of legislative assembly member Anant Singh in connection with a kidnapping and murder case.<ref name="midday-anant-singh">{{cite news |title=Bihar police arrest JD(U) MLA Anant Singh in kidnapping-cum-murder case |url=https://www.midday.com/news/india-news/article/bihar-police-arrest-jd-u--mla-anant-singh-in-kidnapping-cummurder-case-16316190 |work=Mid-Day |agency=Press Trust of India |date=24 July 2015 |access-date=25 June 2025}}</ref><br />
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Later that month, a case diary was registered against Ashok Choudhary—then president of the Bihar Pradesh Congress Committee—following complaints of interference in a police investigation involving NSUI members. This action prompted a privilege motion against Vaibhav in the Bihar Legislative Assembly.<ref name="indiatoday-privilege-motion">{{cite news |title=Politicians target SSP Vikas Vaibhav, threaten privilege motion |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/patna-ssp-vikas-vaibhav-bihar-politicians-281332-2015-07-08 |newspaper=[[India Today]] |date=8 July 2015 |access-date=25 June 2025}}</ref><br />
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In April 2017, he was transferred to the position of Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Bhagalpur Range.<br />
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During his tenure as Superintendent of Police in Bagaha, local authorities reportedly named a crossroad "Vikas Vaibhav Chauraha" in 2017 and a road "Vikas Vaibhav Path" in 2022 in recognition of his efforts.<ref name="aajtak-bagaha-chowk">{{cite news |title=बिहार: बगहा में आईपीएस अफसर विकास वैभव के नाम चौराहा |url=https://www.aajtak.in/india/bihar/story/vikas-vaibhav-ips-bihar-chowk-bagaha-champaran-460869-2017-08-31 |newspaper=आज तक |language=hi |date=2017-08-31 |access-date=2025-07-02}}</ref><br />
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He also served as Superintendent of Police in Rohtas district, where he initiated "Operation Vidhwans", an anti-Naxal mission, and launched a community engagement program called "Sone Mahotsav". During this period, the national flag was hoisted at [[Rohtasgarh Fort]] in 2009, reportedly the first time since independence, and the fort was visited by the Chief Minister in 2011.<ref name="indianmasterminds-vision">{{cite web |title=An IPS Officer with a Vision |url=https://indianmasterminds.com/features/stories-of-grit/an-ips-officer-with-a-vision/?utm_source=chatgpt.com |website=indianmasterminds.com |access-date=2025-07-02}}</ref><br />
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As DIG of Bhagalpur and Munger ranges, he introduced monthly public grievance sessions known as "Janta Durbar", and encouraged local stations to conduct regular "Lok Samvad" meetings.<ref name="indianmasterminds-vision" /><br />
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== Controversy ==<br />
In February 2023, while serving as Inspector General of Home Guards and Fire Services in Bihar, Vikas Vaibhav posted on social media alleging that his superior officer, Director General (DG) Shobha Ahotkar, had used abusive language and caste-related slurs toward him during official meetings.<ref name="toi-threat">{{cite news |title=IPS officer Vikas Vaibhav 'faces threat' from his department boss |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/patna/ips-officer-vikas-vaibhav-faces-threat-from-his-department-boss/articleshow/97897912.cms |newspaper=[[The Times of India]] |date=2023-02-14 |issn=0971-8257 |access-date=2025-07-04}}</ref> Vaibhav requested two months' leave and asked the state government to reassign him away from the directorate, citing mental harassment.<ref name="theprint-ig-accuses">{{cite news |last=Mishra |first=Dipak |title=Bihar IG accuses senior of abusing him in Bihar, focus on Nitish & officers over meltdowns |url=https://theprint.in/india/bihar-ig-accuses-senior-of-abusing-him-in-bihar-focus-on-nitish-officers-over-meltdowns/1366848/ |newspaper=[[ThePrint]] |date=2023-02-11 |access-date=2025-07-04}}</ref><br />
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DG Ahotkar issued Vaibhav a 24-hour show-cause notice, accusing him of recording departmental meetings without permission and of defaming her online.<ref name="indiatoday-showcause">{{cite news |title=Bihar IPS officer Vikas Vaibhav put on 24-hr notice after accusing boss of abusing him |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/bihar-ips-officer-vikas-vaibhav-show-cause-notice-dg-shobha-ohatkar-abuse-2332940-2023-02-10 |newspaper=[[India Today]] |date=2023-02-10 |access-date=2025-07-04}}</ref> Later that month, the Bihar government transferred Vaibhav to Police Headquarters, effectively removing him from Ahotkar's supervision.<ref name="toi-transferred">{{cite news |title=IG-rank IPS officer Vikas Vaibhav transferred from control of his immediate boss Shobha Ahotkar |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/patna/ig-rank-ips-officer-vikas-vaibhav-transferred-from-control-of-his-immediate-boss-shobha-ahotkar/articleshow/98282761.cms |newspaper=[[The Times of India]] |date=2023-02-27 |issn=0971-8257 |access-date=2025-07-04}}</ref><br />
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In May 2023, DIG Anasuya Ransingh Sahu submitted a 13-page complaint alleging mental harassment, irregularities in tender processes, and threats to her life by DG Ahotkar.<ref name="ht-ransingh-sahu">{{cite news |title=Bihar IPS officer Anusuya Ransingh Sahu shifted out after tussle with DG |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/patna-news/bihar-ips-officer-anusuya-ransingh-sahu-shifted-out-after-tussle-with-dg-101695299027177.html |newspaper=[[Hindustan Times]] |date=21 September 2023}}</ref><br />
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== Initiatives ==<br />
In March 2021, Vaibhav launched the '''Let's Inspire Bihar''' initiative, a voluntary campaign aimed at mobilizing individuals from Bihar, including those residing outside the state, to contribute to its socio-economic development. The initiative promotes three core themes: education, egalitarianism, and entrepreneurship. It seeks to engage youth, professionals, and community members in efforts aligned with the broader national vision of development by the year 2047.<ref name="patnapress-lib-four-years">{{cite news |last=Reporter |first=Staff |title=Let's Inspire Bihar Turns Four: Over 10,000 Gather in Patna as IPS Vikas Vaibhav Declares It Bihar's Biggest Revolution |url=https://patnapress.com/lets-inspire-bihar-turns-four-over-10000-gather-in-patna-as-ips-vikas-vaibhav-declares-it-bihars-biggest-revolution/ |newspaper=Patna Press |date=2025-03-22 |access-date=2025-05-22}}</ref><ref name="toi-lib-entrepreneurship" /><br />
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The campaign has organized large public events and thematic gatherings across the state and in major cities of India. Notable events include:<br />
* '''Begusarai Samvad''' (December 2023), which saw participation from over 50,000 individuals from across Bihar.<ref name="linkedin-begusarai-samvad">{{cite web |title=#biharbrihatsamvad #namastebihar #education #egalitarianism… |url=https://www.linkedin.com/posts/lib-literary-chapter-kavita-sahitya_biharbrihatsamvad-namastebihar-education-activity-7266274740305080320-NF_Q/ |website=LinkedIn |publisher=LIB Literary Chapter Kavita Sahitya |access-date=2025-05-22}}</ref><br />
* '''Sasaram Samvad''' (2024).<br />
* '''Bihar @2047 Vision Conclave''' held at [[Bharat Mandapam]], New Delhi, in December 2024, which included over 2,000 participants and marked the release of a long-term vision document for Bihar's development.<ref name="indiatoday-vision-conclave">{{cite news |title=Cultural pride and modern vision intersect at Bihar Vision Conclave in Delhi |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/cultural-pride-and-modern-vision-intersect-at-bihar-vision-conclave-in-delhi-2653798-2024-12-22 |newspaper=[[India Today]] |date=2024-12-22 |access-date=2025-05-22}}</ref><br />
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== Awards and recognition ==<br />
* '''Satyendra K. Dubey Memorial Award''' (2019): Conferred by IIT Kanpur for "Highest Professional Integrity" in public service.<ref name="newindianexpress-skd2">{{cite news |last=Thakur |first=Rajesh Kumar |title=Bihar's senior IPS officer to receive IIT Kanpur's SKD Memorial Award |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2019/Sep/26/bihars-senior-ips-officer-to-receive-iit-kanpurs-skd-memorial-award-2039576.html |newspaper=[[The New Indian Express]] |date=2019-09-26 |access-date=2025-05-22}}</ref><ref name="iitk-dora-alumni">{{cite web |title=Distinguished Alumnus Awardees - DORA, IIT Kanpur |url=http://web.archive.org/web/20201031112424/http://iitk.ac.in/dora/daasda.php |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://iitk.ac.in/dora/daasda.php |archive-date=2020-10-31 |website=iitk.ac.in |access-date=2025-05-22}}</ref><br />
* '''Changemaker of the Year''' (2024): Presented at the AMP National Award for Social Excellence in Chennai for social leadership.<ref name="ampindia-award">{{cite web |title=AMP National NGO Award 2024 |url=https://ampindia.org/AMP_National_NGO_Award_2024 |website=ampindia.org |access-date=2025-05-22}}</ref><br />
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== Personal life ==<br />
Vaibhav is married and has two children. His father, Jagadish Singh, worked as a chemical engineer with [[Indian Oil Corporation]]. He resides in Bihar and has been involved in travel and outreach activities connected to the Let's Inspire Bihar initiative.<br />
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<div>{{Infobox person<br />
| name = Vikas Vaibhav<br />
| image = Vikas-Vaibhav.jpg<br />
| caption = <br />
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1979|11|21}}<br />
| birth_place = Bihat, Begusarai, Bihar, India<br />
| occupation = IPS officer<br />
| children = 2<br />
| parents = Jagdish Singh (father)<br />
| education = [[Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur]] (B.Tech)<br />
| awards = Satyendra K. Dubey Memorial Award (2019)<br />
}}<br />
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'''Vikas Vaibhav''' (born 21 November 1979) is an Indian [[Indian Police Service|Police Service]] (IPS) officer of the 2003 batch from the [[Bihar]] cadre. As of 2025, he serves as an Advisor to the Bihar State Planning Board. Over his career, he has held several key positions, including Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) in [[Patna]] and [[Darbhanga]], Superintendent of Police (SP) in [[Rohtas]], [[Bagaha]], and [[Purnea]], Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of [[Munger]] and [[Bhagalpur]] ranges, DIG of the Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS), Special Secretary in the Home Department, Inspector General (IG) of Home Guards and Fire Services, and SP with the [[National Investigation Agency]] (NIA).<ref name="indianmasterminds-bspb">{{cite web |title=Bihar: Three IPS Officers Transferred, Vikas Vaibhav Posted in BSPB |url=https://indianmasterminds.com/movements/bihar-three-ips-officers-transferred-vikas-vaibhav-posted-in-bspb/?utm_source=chatgpt.com |website=indianmasterminds.com |access-date=2025-07-01}}</ref><br />
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In addition to his policing duties, Vaibhav has shown interest in Indian history and heritage and maintains a blog titled ''Silent Pages'', where he writes about lesser-known historical sites. He is also associated with the '''Let's Inspire Bihar''' campaign, a voluntary initiative focusing on education, entrepreneurship, and civic engagement.<ref name="nbt-startup">{{cite news |title=IPS विकास वैभव की प्रेरणा से नवादा में स्टार्टअप एंड बिजनेस समिट 2025 का सफल आयोजन, विकसित बिहार के निर्माण का संकल्प |url=https://navbharattimes.indiatimes.com/state/bihar/nawada/startup-and-business-summit-2025-organized-in-nawada-inspiration-of-ips-vikas-vaibhav-build-a-developed-bihar/articleshow/121250249.cms |newspaper=Navbharat Times |language=hi |access-date=2025-07-01}}</ref><ref name="toi-lib-entrepreneurship">{{cite news |title='Let's Inspire Bihar' campaign focuses on entrepreneurship |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/patna/lets-inspire-bihar-campaign-paving-the-way-for-a-new-era-of-entrepreneurship/articleshow/115816268.cms?utm_source=chatgpt.com |newspaper=[[The Times of India]] |date=2024-11-29 |issn=0971-8257 |access-date=2025-07-01}}</ref><br />
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== Early life and education ==<br />
Vikas Vaibhav was born in Bihat, [[Begusarai district]], Bihar, India. He completed his higher secondary education at Sardar Patel Vidyalaya in [[New Delhi]] in 1997. He obtained a Bachelor of Technology degree in Mechanical Engineering from the [[Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur|Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur]], studying there from 1997 to 2001.<ref name="iitk-profile">{{cite web |title=Mr Vikas Vaibhav |url=http://web.archive.org/web/20250423084729/https://iitk.ac.in/dora/profile/Mr-Vikas-Vaibhav |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://iitk.ac.in/dora/profile/Mr-Vikas-Vaibhav |archive-date=2025-04-23 |website=iitk.ac.in |access-date=2025-05-22}}</ref><br />
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== Career ==<br />
Vikas Vaibhav joined the Indian Police Service in 2003.<ref name="newindianexpress-skd">{{cite news |title=IIT Kanpur announces Satyendra K. Dubey Memorial Award |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2019/sep/26/bihars-senior-ips-officer-to-receive-iit-kanpurs-skd-memorial-award-2039576.html |newspaper=[[The New Indian Express]] |date=26 September 2019 |access-date=25 June 2025}}</ref><br />
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From 2011 to 2015, he served as Superintendent of Police with the National Investigation Agency (NIA). He was involved in investigations into the 2013 [[Bodh Gaya]] and [[Patna]] [[Gandhi Maidan]] bombings, and in the arrest and interrogation of [[Indian Mujahideen]] member [[Yasin Bhatkal]].<ref name="patnapress-nia">{{cite web |title=NIA Honours IPS Officer Vikas Vaibhav for Landmark Investigations |url=https://patnapress.com/nia-honours-ips-officer-vikas-vaibhav-for-landmark-investigations/ |website=Patna Press |access-date=25 June 2025}}</ref><br />
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In July 2015, while serving as Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), Patna, Vaibhav oversaw the arrest of legislative assembly member Anant Singh in connection with a kidnapping and murder case.<ref name="midday-anant-singh">{{cite news |title=Bihar police arrest JD(U) MLA Anant Singh in kidnapping-cum-murder case |url=https://www.midday.com/news/india-news/article/bihar-police-arrest-jd-u--mla-anant-singh-in-kidnapping-cummurder-case-16316190 |work=Mid-Day |agency=Press Trust of India |date=24 July 2015 |access-date=25 June 2025}}</ref><br />
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Later that month, a case diary was registered against Ashok Choudhary—then president of the Bihar Pradesh Congress Committee—following complaints of interference in a police investigation involving NSUI members. This action prompted a privilege motion against Vaibhav in the Bihar Legislative Assembly.<ref name="indiatoday-privilege-motion">{{cite news |title=Politicians target SSP Vikas Vaibhav, threaten privilege motion |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/patna-ssp-vikas-vaibhav-bihar-politicians-281332-2015-07-08 |newspaper=[[India Today]] |date=8 July 2015 |access-date=25 June 2025}}</ref><br />
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In April 2017, he was transferred to the position of Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Bhagalpur Range.<br />
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During his tenure as Superintendent of Police in Bagaha, local authorities reportedly named a crossroad "Vikas Vaibhav Chauraha" in 2017 and a road "Vikas Vaibhav Path" in 2022 in recognition of his efforts.<ref name="aajtak-bagaha-chowk">{{cite news |title=बिहार: बगहा में आईपीएस अफसर विकास वैभव के नाम चौराहा |url=https://www.aajtak.in/india/bihar/story/vikas-vaibhav-ips-bihar-chowk-bagaha-champaran-460869-2017-08-31 |newspaper=आज तक |language=hi |date=2017-08-31 |access-date=2025-07-02}}</ref><br />
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He also served as Superintendent of Police in Rohtas district, where he initiated "Operation Vidhwans", an anti-Naxal mission, and launched a community engagement program called "Sone Mahotsav". During this period, the national flag was hoisted at [[Rohtasgarh Fort]] in 2009, reportedly the first time since independence, and the fort was visited by the Chief Minister in 2011.<ref name="indianmasterminds-vision">{{cite web |title=An IPS Officer with a Vision |url=https://indianmasterminds.com/features/stories-of-grit/an-ips-officer-with-a-vision/?utm_source=chatgpt.com |website=indianmasterminds.com |access-date=2025-07-02}}</ref><br />
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As DIG of Bhagalpur and Munger ranges, he introduced monthly public grievance sessions known as "Janta Durbar", and encouraged local stations to conduct regular "Lok Samvad" meetings.<ref name="indianmasterminds-vision" /><br />
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== Controversy ==<br />
In February 2023, while serving as Inspector General of Home Guards and Fire Services in Bihar, Vikas Vaibhav posted on social media alleging that his superior officer, Director General (DG) Shobha Ahotkar, had used abusive language and caste-related slurs toward him during official meetings.<ref name="toi-threat">{{cite news |title=IPS officer Vikas Vaibhav 'faces threat' from his department boss |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/patna/ips-officer-vikas-vaibhav-faces-threat-from-his-department-boss/articleshow/97897912.cms |newspaper=[[The Times of India]] |date=2023-02-14 |issn=0971-8257 |access-date=2025-07-04}}</ref> Vaibhav requested two months' leave and asked the state government to reassign him away from the directorate, citing mental harassment.<ref name="theprint-ig-accuses">{{cite news |last=Mishra |first=Dipak |title=Bihar IG accuses senior of abusing him in Bihar, focus on Nitish & officers over meltdowns |url=https://theprint.in/india/bihar-ig-accuses-senior-of-abusing-him-in-bihar-focus-on-nitish-officers-over-meltdowns/1366848/ |newspaper=[[ThePrint]] |date=2023-02-11 |access-date=2025-07-04}}</ref><br />
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DG Ahotkar issued Vaibhav a 24-hour show-cause notice, accusing him of recording departmental meetings without permission and of defaming her online.<ref name="indiatoday-showcause">{{cite news |title=Bihar IPS officer Vikas Vaibhav put on 24-hr notice after accusing boss of abusing him |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/bihar-ips-officer-vikas-vaibhav-show-cause-notice-dg-shobha-ohatkar-abuse-2332940-2023-02-10 |newspaper=[[India Today]] |date=2023-02-10 |access-date=2025-07-04}}</ref> Later that month, the Bihar government transferred Vaibhav to Police Headquarters, effectively removing him from Ahotkar's supervision.<ref name="toi-transferred">{{cite news |title=IG-rank IPS officer Vikas Vaibhav transferred from control of his immediate boss Shobha Ahotkar |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/patna/ig-rank-ips-officer-vikas-vaibhav-transferred-from-control-of-his-immediate-boss-shobha-ahotkar/articleshow/98282761.cms |newspaper=[[The Times of India]] |date=2023-02-27 |issn=0971-8257 |access-date=2025-07-04}}</ref><br />
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In May 2023, DIG Anasuya Ransingh Sahu submitted a 13-page complaint alleging mental harassment, irregularities in tender processes, and threats to her life by DG Ahotkar.<ref name="ht-ransingh-sahu">{{cite news |title=Bihar IPS officer Anusuya Ransingh Sahu shifted out after tussle with DG |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/patna-news/bihar-ips-officer-anusuya-ransingh-sahu-shifted-out-after-tussle-with-dg-101695299027177.html |newspaper=[[Hindustan Times]] |date=21 September 2023}}</ref><br />
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== Initiatives ==<br />
In March 2021, Vaibhav launched the '''Let's Inspire Bihar''' initiative, a voluntary campaign aimed at mobilizing individuals from Bihar, including those residing outside the state, to contribute to its socio-economic development. The initiative promotes three core themes: education, egalitarianism, and entrepreneurship. It seeks to engage youth, professionals, and community members in efforts aligned with the broader national vision of development by the year 2047.<ref name="patnapress-lib-four-years">{{cite news |last=Reporter |first=Staff |title=Let's Inspire Bihar Turns Four: Over 10,000 Gather in Patna as IPS Vikas Vaibhav Declares It Bihar's Biggest Revolution |url=https://patnapress.com/lets-inspire-bihar-turns-four-over-10000-gather-in-patna-as-ips-vikas-vaibhav-declares-it-bihars-biggest-revolution/ |newspaper=Patna Press |date=2025-03-22 |access-date=2025-05-22}}</ref><ref name="toi-lib-entrepreneurship" /><br />
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The campaign has organized large public events and thematic gatherings across the state and in major cities of India. Notable events include:<br />
* '''Begusarai Samvad''' (December 2023), which saw participation from over 50,000 individuals from across Bihar.<ref name="linkedin-begusarai-samvad">{{cite web |title=#biharbrihatsamvad #namastebihar #education #egalitarianism… |url=https://www.linkedin.com/posts/lib-literary-chapter-kavita-sahitya_biharbrihatsamvad-namastebihar-education-activity-7266274740305080320-NF_Q/ |website=LinkedIn |publisher=LIB Literary Chapter Kavita Sahitya |access-date=2025-05-22}}</ref><br />
* '''Sasaram Samvad''' (2024).<br />
* '''Bihar @2047 Vision Conclave''' held at [[Bharat Mandapam]], New Delhi, in December 2024, which included over 2,000 participants and marked the release of a long-term vision document for Bihar's development.<ref name="indiatoday-vision-conclave">{{cite news |title=Cultural pride and modern vision intersect at Bihar Vision Conclave in Delhi |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/cultural-pride-and-modern-vision-intersect-at-bihar-vision-conclave-in-delhi-2653798-2024-12-22 |newspaper=[[India Today]] |date=2024-12-22 |access-date=2025-05-22}}</ref><br />
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== Awards and recognition ==<br />
* '''Satyendra K. Dubey Memorial Award''' (2019): Conferred by IIT Kanpur for "Highest Professional Integrity" in public service.<ref name="newindianexpress-skd2">{{cite news |last=Thakur |first=Rajesh Kumar |title=Bihar's senior IPS officer to receive IIT Kanpur's SKD Memorial Award |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2019/Sep/26/bihars-senior-ips-officer-to-receive-iit-kanpurs-skd-memorial-award-2039576.html |newspaper=[[The New Indian Express]] |date=2019-09-26 |access-date=2025-05-22}}</ref><ref name="iitk-dora-alumni">{{cite web |title=Distinguished Alumnus Awardees - DORA, IIT Kanpur |url=http://web.archive.org/web/20201031112424/http://iitk.ac.in/dora/daasda.php |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://iitk.ac.in/dora/daasda.php |archive-date=2020-10-31 |website=iitk.ac.in |access-date=2025-05-22}}</ref><br />
* '''Changemaker of the Year''' (2024): Presented at the AMP National Award for Social Excellence in Chennai for social leadership.<ref name="ampindia-award">{{cite web |title=AMP National NGO Award 2024 |url=https://ampindia.org/AMP_National_NGO_Award_2024 |website=ampindia.org |access-date=2025-05-22}}</ref><br />
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== Personal life ==<br />
Vaibhav is married and has two children. His father, Jagadish Singh, worked as a chemical engineer with [[Indian Oil Corporation]]. He resides in Bihar and has been involved in travel and outreach activities connected to the Let's Inspire Bihar initiative.<br />
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== References ==<br />
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[[Category:Living people]]<br />
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[[Category:People from Begusarai district]]<br />
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| birth_place = Bihat, Begusarai, Bihar, India<br />
| occupation = IPS officer<br />
| children = 2<br />
| parents = Jagdish Singh (father)<br />
| education = [[Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur]] (B.Tech)<br />
| awards = Satyendra K. Dubey Memorial Award (2019)<br />
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'''Vikas Vaibhav''' (born 21 November 1979) is an Indian [[Indian Police Service|Police Service]] (IPS) officer of the 2003 batch from the [[Bihar]] cadre. As of 2025, he serves as an Advisor to the Bihar State Planning Board. Over his career, he has held several key positions, including Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) in [[Patna]] and [[Darbhanga]], Superintendent of Police (SP) in [[Rohtas]], [[Bagaha]], and [[Purnea]], Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of [[Munger]] and [[Bhagalpur]] ranges, DIG of the Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS), Special Secretary in the Home Department, Inspector General (IG) of Home Guards and Fire Services, and SP with the [[National Investigation Agency]] (NIA).<ref name="indianmasterminds-bspb">{{cite web |title=Bihar: Three IPS Officers Transferred, Vikas Vaibhav Posted in BSPB |url=https://indianmasterminds.com/movements/bihar-three-ips-officers-transferred-vikas-vaibhav-posted-in-bspb/?utm_source=chatgpt.com |website=indianmasterminds.com |access-date=2025-07-01}}</ref><br />
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In addition to his policing duties, Vaibhav has shown interest in Indian history and heritage and maintains a blog titled ''Silent Pages'', where he writes about lesser-known historical sites. He is also associated with the '''Let's Inspire Bihar''' campaign, a voluntary initiative focusing on education, entrepreneurship, and civic engagement.<ref name="nbt-startup">{{cite news |title=IPS विकास वैभव की प्रेरणा से नवादा में स्टार्टअप एंड बिजनेस समिट 2025 का सफल आयोजन, विकसित बिहार के निर्माण का संकल्प |url=https://navbharattimes.indiatimes.com/state/bihar/nawada/startup-and-business-summit-2025-organized-in-nawada-inspiration-of-ips-vikas-vaibhav-build-a-developed-bihar/articleshow/121250249.cms |newspaper=Navbharat Times |language=hi |access-date=2025-07-01}}</ref><ref name="toi-lib-entrepreneurship">{{cite news |title='Let's Inspire Bihar' campaign focuses on entrepreneurship |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/patna/lets-inspire-bihar-campaign-paving-the-way-for-a-new-era-of-entrepreneurship/articleshow/115816268.cms?utm_source=chatgpt.com |newspaper=[[The Times of India]] |date=2024-11-29 |issn=0971-8257 |access-date=2025-07-01}}</ref><br />
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== Early life and education ==<br />
Vikas Vaibhav was born in Bihat, [[Begusarai district]], Bihar, India. He completed his higher secondary education at Sardar Patel Vidyalaya in [[New Delhi]] in 1997. He obtained a Bachelor of Technology degree in Mechanical Engineering from the [[Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur|Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur]], studying there from 1997 to 2001.<ref name="iitk-profile">{{cite web |title=Mr Vikas Vaibhav |url=http://web.archive.org/web/20250423084729/https://iitk.ac.in/dora/profile/Mr-Vikas-Vaibhav |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://iitk.ac.in/dora/profile/Mr-Vikas-Vaibhav |archive-date=2025-04-23 |website=iitk.ac.in |access-date=2025-05-22}}</ref><br />
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== Career ==<br />
Vikas Vaibhav joined the Indian Police Service in 2003.<ref name="newindianexpress-skd">{{cite news |title=IIT Kanpur announces Satyendra K. Dubey Memorial Award |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2019/sep/26/bihars-senior-ips-officer-to-receive-iit-kanpurs-skd-memorial-award-2039576.html |newspaper=[[The New Indian Express]] |date=26 September 2019 |access-date=25 June 2025}}</ref><br />
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From 2011 to 2015, he served as Superintendent of Police with the National Investigation Agency (NIA). He was involved in investigations into the 2013 [[Bodh Gaya]] and [[Patna]] [[Gandhi Maidan]] bombings, and in the arrest and interrogation of [[Indian Mujahideen]] member [[Yasin Bhatkal]].<ref name="patnapress-nia">{{cite web |title=NIA Honours IPS Officer Vikas Vaibhav for Landmark Investigations |url=https://patnapress.com/nia-honours-ips-officer-vikas-vaibhav-for-landmark-investigations/ |website=Patna Press |access-date=25 June 2025}}</ref><br />
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In July 2015, while serving as Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), Patna, Vaibhav oversaw the arrest of legislative assembly member Anant Singh in connection with a kidnapping and murder case.<ref name="midday-anant-singh">{{cite news |title=Bihar police arrest JD(U) MLA Anant Singh in kidnapping-cum-murder case |url=https://www.midday.com/news/india-news/article/bihar-police-arrest-jd-u--mla-anant-singh-in-kidnapping-cummurder-case-16316190 |work=Mid-Day |agency=Press Trust of India |date=24 July 2015 |access-date=25 June 2025}}</ref><br />
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Later that month, a case diary was registered against Ashok Choudhary—then president of the Bihar Pradesh Congress Committee—following complaints of interference in a police investigation involving NSUI members. This action prompted a privilege motion against Vaibhav in the Bihar Legislative Assembly.<ref name="indiatoday-privilege-motion">{{cite news |title=Politicians target SSP Vikas Vaibhav, threaten privilege motion |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/patna-ssp-vikas-vaibhav-bihar-politicians-281332-2015-07-08 |newspaper=[[India Today]] |date=8 July 2015 |access-date=25 June 2025}}</ref><br />
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In April 2017, he was transferred to the position of Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Bhagalpur Range.<br />
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During his tenure as Superintendent of Police in Bagaha, local authorities reportedly named a crossroad "Vikas Vaibhav Chauraha" in 2017 and a road "Vikas Vaibhav Path" in 2022 in recognition of his efforts.<ref name="aajtak-bagaha-chowk">{{cite news |title=बिहार: बगहा में आईपीएस अफसर विकास वैभव के नाम चौराहा |url=https://www.aajtak.in/india/bihar/story/vikas-vaibhav-ips-bihar-chowk-bagaha-champaran-460869-2017-08-31 |newspaper=आज तक |language=hi |date=2017-08-31 |access-date=2025-07-02}}</ref><br />
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He also served as Superintendent of Police in Rohtas district, where he initiated "Operation Vidhwans", an anti-Naxal mission, and launched a community engagement program called "Sone Mahotsav". During this period, the national flag was hoisted at [[Rohtasgarh Fort]] in 2009, reportedly the first time since independence, and the fort was visited by the Chief Minister in 2011.<ref name="indianmasterminds-vision">{{cite web |title=An IPS Officer with a Vision |url=https://indianmasterminds.com/features/stories-of-grit/an-ips-officer-with-a-vision/?utm_source=chatgpt.com |website=indianmasterminds.com |access-date=2025-07-02}}</ref><br />
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As DIG of Bhagalpur and Munger ranges, he introduced monthly public grievance sessions known as "Janta Durbar", and encouraged local stations to conduct regular "Lok Samvad" meetings.<ref name="indianmasterminds-vision" /><br />
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== Controversy ==<br />
In February 2023, while serving as Inspector General of Home Guards and Fire Services in Bihar, Vikas Vaibhav posted on social media alleging that his superior officer, Director General (DG) Shobha Ahotkar, had used abusive language and caste-related slurs toward him during official meetings.<ref name="toi-threat">{{cite news |title=IPS officer Vikas Vaibhav 'faces threat' from his department boss |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/patna/ips-officer-vikas-vaibhav-faces-threat-from-his-department-boss/articleshow/97897912.cms |newspaper=[[The Times of India]] |date=2023-02-14 |issn=0971-8257 |access-date=2025-07-04}}</ref> Vaibhav requested two months' leave and asked the state government to reassign him away from the directorate, citing mental harassment.<ref name="theprint-ig-accuses">{{cite news |last=Mishra |first=Dipak |title=Bihar IG accuses senior of abusing him in Bihar, focus on Nitish & officers over meltdowns |url=https://theprint.in/india/bihar-ig-accuses-senior-of-abusing-him-in-bihar-focus-on-nitish-officers-over-meltdowns/1366848/ |newspaper=[[ThePrint]] |date=2023-02-11 |access-date=2025-07-04}}</ref><br />
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DG Ahotkar issued Vaibhav a 24-hour show-cause notice, accusing him of recording departmental meetings without permission and of defaming her online.<ref name="indiatoday-showcause">{{cite news |title=Bihar IPS officer Vikas Vaibhav put on 24-hr notice after accusing boss of abusing him |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/bihar-ips-officer-vikas-vaibhav-show-cause-notice-dg-shobha-ohatkar-abuse-2332940-2023-02-10 |newspaper=[[India Today]] |date=2023-02-10 |access-date=2025-07-04}}</ref> Later that month, the Bihar government transferred Vaibhav to Police Headquarters, effectively removing him from Ahotkar's supervision.<ref name="toi-transferred">{{cite news |title=IG-rank IPS officer Vikas Vaibhav transferred from control of his immediate boss Shobha Ahotkar |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/patna/ig-rank-ips-officer-vikas-vaibhav-transferred-from-control-of-his-immediate-boss-shobha-ahotkar/articleshow/98282761.cms |newspaper=[[The Times of India]] |date=2023-02-27 |issn=0971-8257 |access-date=2025-07-04}}</ref><br />
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In May 2023, DIG Anasuya Ransingh Sahu submitted a 13-page complaint alleging mental harassment, irregularities in tender processes, and threats to her life by DG Ahotkar.<ref name="ht-ransingh-sahu">{{cite news |title=Bihar IPS officer Anusuya Ransingh Sahu shifted out after tussle with DG |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/patna-news/bihar-ips-officer-anusuya-ransingh-sahu-shifted-out-after-tussle-with-dg-101695299027177.html |newspaper=[[Hindustan Times]] |date=21 September 2023}}</ref><br />
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== Initiatives ==<br />
In March 2021, Vaibhav launched the '''Let's Inspire Bihar''' initiative, a voluntary campaign aimed at mobilizing individuals from Bihar, including those residing outside the state, to contribute to its socio-economic development. The initiative promotes three core themes: education, egalitarianism, and entrepreneurship. It seeks to engage youth, professionals, and community members in efforts aligned with the broader national vision of development by the year 2047.<ref name="patnapress-lib-four-years">{{cite news |last=Reporter |first=Staff |title=Let's Inspire Bihar Turns Four: Over 10,000 Gather in Patna as IPS Vikas Vaibhav Declares It Bihar's Biggest Revolution |url=https://patnapress.com/lets-inspire-bihar-turns-four-over-10000-gather-in-patna-as-ips-vikas-vaibhav-declares-it-bihars-biggest-revolution/ |newspaper=Patna Press |date=2025-03-22 |access-date=2025-05-22}}</ref><ref name="toi-lib-entrepreneurship" /><br />
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The campaign has organized large public events and thematic gatherings across the state and in major cities of India. Notable events include:<br />
* '''Begusarai Samvad''' (December 2023), which saw participation from over 50,000 individuals from across Bihar.<ref name="linkedin-begusarai-samvad">{{cite web |title=#biharbrihatsamvad #namastebihar #education #egalitarianism… |url=https://www.linkedin.com/posts/lib-literary-chapter-kavita-sahitya_biharbrihatsamvad-namastebihar-education-activity-7266274740305080320-NF_Q/ |website=LinkedIn |publisher=LIB Literary Chapter Kavita Sahitya |access-date=2025-05-22}}</ref><br />
* '''Sasaram Samvad''' (2024).<br />
* '''Bihar @2047 Vision Conclave''' held at [[Bharat Mandapam]], New Delhi, in December 2024, which included over 2,000 participants and marked the release of a long-term vision document for Bihar's development.<ref name="indiatoday-vision-conclave">{{cite news |title=Cultural pride and modern vision intersect at Bihar Vision Conclave in Delhi |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/cultural-pride-and-modern-vision-intersect-at-bihar-vision-conclave-in-delhi-2653798-2024-12-22 |newspaper=[[India Today]] |date=2024-12-22 |access-date=2025-05-22}}</ref><br />
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== Awards and recognition ==<br />
* '''Satyendra K. Dubey Memorial Award''' (2019): Conferred by IIT Kanpur for "Highest Professional Integrity" in public service.<ref name="newindianexpress-skd2">{{cite news |last=Thakur |first=Rajesh Kumar |title=Bihar's senior IPS officer to receive IIT Kanpur's SKD Memorial Award |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2019/Sep/26/bihars-senior-ips-officer-to-receive-iit-kanpurs-skd-memorial-award-2039576.html |newspaper=[[The New Indian Express]] |date=2019-09-26 |access-date=2025-05-22}}</ref><ref name="iitk-dora-alumni">{{cite web |title=Distinguished Alumnus Awardees - DORA, IIT Kanpur |url=http://web.archive.org/web/20201031112424/http://iitk.ac.in/dora/daasda.php |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://iitk.ac.in/dora/daasda.php |archive-date=2020-10-31 |website=iitk.ac.in |access-date=2025-05-22}}</ref><br />
* '''Changemaker of the Year''' (2024): Presented at the AMP National Award for Social Excellence in Chennai for social leadership.<ref name="ampindia-award">{{cite web |title=AMP National NGO Award 2024 |url=https://ampindia.org/AMP_National_NGO_Award_2024 |website=ampindia.org |access-date=2025-05-22}}</ref><br />
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== Personal life ==<br />
Vaibhav is married and has two children. His father, Jagadish Singh, worked as a chemical engineer with [[Indian Oil Corporation]]. He resides in Bihar and has been involved in travel and outreach activities connected to the Let's Inspire Bihar initiative.<br />
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[[Category:People from Begusarai district]]<br />
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| name = Sameer Kumar Misra<br />
| image = Sameer.jpg<br />
| caption = Sameer at IIT Bombay Convocation<br />
| birth_place = [[Lucknow]], [[Uttar Pradesh]], India<br />
| alma_mater = [[Indian Institute of Technology Bombay]], [[Manipal University Jaipur]]<br />
| occupation = [[Social entrepreneurship|Social entrepreneur]], Innovator, Educator<br />
| years_active = Since 2012<br />
| known_for = [[SBI Youth for India]], NavKaushal<br />
| awards = SME 30 Under 30 (2023), SBI Fellowship, Recognized by NASA,DLR,USRA<br />
| website = {{URL|https://navkaushal.org}}<br />
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'''Sameer Kumar Misra''' is an Indian innovator, educator & [[Social entrepreneurship|social entrepreneur]], known for his work in grassroots science and innovation in rural Odisha and Maharashtra, India. He is the founder of NavKaushal, an organisation focused on promoting innovation and entrepreneurship in underserved schools. In 2023, he was featured by the [[Society of Manufacturing Engineers|Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME)]] “30 Under 30” list.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |date=2023-11-01 |title=Sameer Kumar Misra |url=https://www.advancedmanufacturing.org/30-under-30/sameer-kumar-misra/article_ae2db15c-0ba6-11ef-a8a1-43a44fd4b97c.html |access-date=2026-01-12 |website=Advanced Manufacturing |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":2">{{cite web |url=https://www.mcciapunesampada.com/2023/09/the-silent-revolution-navkaushal-and.html |title=The Silent Revolution: NavKaushal and the Future of Rural Innovation |publisher=Sampada Magazine, MCCIA Pune |date=September 2023 |access-date=2026-01-12}}</ref><ref name=":4">{{cite web |url=https://www.manufacturing.net/operations/news/22882328/sme-announces-2023-30-under-30-honorees |title=SME Announces 2023 '30 Under 30' Honorees |publisher=Manufacturing.net |date=2023 |access-date=2026-01-12}}</ref><br />
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== Early life and education ==<br />
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Sameer Kumar Misra was born in [[Lucknow]], Uttar Pradesh, India. He completed his undergraduate studies in mechanical engineering at [[Manipal University Jaipur]]. During his internship at the [[IIT Ropar|Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Ropar]], he developed an improved a surgical cutter for plastic surgery in collaboration with [[Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research|PGIMER, Chandigarh]]. Sameer later pursued a Master of Technology degree (M.Tech) from the [[IIT Bombay|Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay]] from the Centre for Technology Alternatives for Rural Areas (CTARA).<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.ctara.iitb.ac.in/en/students/sameer-kumar-misra |title=Sameer Kumar Misra |publisher=CTARA, IIT Bombay |access-date=2026-01-12}}</ref><br />
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== Career ==<br />
===SBI Youth for India Fellowship and rural education work===<br />
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After completing his engineering studies, Sameer worked at a metal recycling industry through a pre-placement offer. But left the job midway after getting selected for the [[SBI Youth for India |SBI Youth for India Fellowship]], a 13-month rural development programme.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=Sameer Misra – SBI {{!}} YOUTH FOR INDIA |url=https://youthforindia.org/fellow-profile/sameer-misra/ |access-date=2026-01-12 |website=youthforindia.org}}</ref><ref name=":3">{{cite web |url=https://yourstory.com/2018/08/innovation-lab-rural-odisha/ |title=How a 24-year-old engineer quit his job to set up innovation labs in schools of rural Odisha |publisher=YourStory |date=2018-08-01 |access-date=2026-01-12}}</ref> As a fellow he worked with [[Gram Vikas Residential School|Gram Vikas Vidya Vihar school]] in Odisha, where he was instrumental in developing several initiatives, including sports leagues and film clubs. He also introduced low-cost and hands-on science activities using locally available materials.<ref name=":3" /><br />
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During this period, Sameer worked mostly in forested areas, including areas near elephant reserves with irregular electricity, limited network, and poor road connectivity. He established '''Navonmesh Prayogshala''', an innovation lab where students built working scientific models like windmills and water rockets.<ref name=":1" /><br />
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Misra founded NavKaushal to scale experiential science education in rural and marginalised communities.<ref name=":2" /> Through the initiative, innovation labs were established in multiple schools, including Atal Tinkering Labs supported by Government of India’s [[Atal Innovation Mission]] for which he secured a funding of 2 million rupees from [[NITI Aayog]]. <ref>{{cite web<br />
| title = Gram Vikas High School selected as ATL School of the Month for May–June<br />
| url = https://indiaeducationdiary.in/gram-vikas-high-school-selected-as-atl-school-of-the-month-for-may-june/<br />
| website = India Education Diary<br />
| access-date = 12 January 2026<br />
}}</ref> An Atal Tinkering Lab established at [[Gram Vikas Residential School]] in Odisha under his coordination was inaugurated by Speaker of Odisha Legislative Assembly, and he received a formal appreciation letter from [[NITI Aayog]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Niti Aayog Sends Appreciation Letter to STEM Coordinator of Gram Vikas High School, Odisha – India Education |url=https://indiaeducationdiary.in/niti-aayog-sends-appreciation-letter-to-stem-coordinator-of-gram-vikas-high-school-odisha/ |archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20240909155229/https://indiaeducationdiary.in/niti-aayog-sends-appreciation-letter-to-stem-coordinator-of-gram-vikas-high-school-odisha/ |archive-date=2024-09-09 |access-date=2026-01-12 |website=indiaeducationdiary.in |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{cite web<br />
| title = Odisha's Speaker inaugurates Atal Tinkering Lab in Gram Vikas High School, Kankia<br />
| url = https://orissadiary.com/odishas-speaker-inaugurates-atal-tinkering-lab-in-gram-vikas-high-school-kankia/<br />
| website = Orissa Diary<br />
| access-date = 12 January 2026<br />
}}</ref><br />
<br />
His work in rural education has been featured in media coverage associated with [[UNESCO]]’s ''#KindnessMatters campaign''. Sameer contributes as a Commonwealth Correspondent at the YourCommonwealth platform, where he brings out the story of underprivileged rural Indian youth.<ref>{{cite web<br />
| title = Commonwealth correspondent lands coveted spot in Society of Manufacturing Engineers 30 Under 30<br />
| url = https://yourcommonwealth.org/technology-innovation/commonwealth-correspondent-lands-coveted-spot-in-society-of-manufacturing-engineers-30-under-30/<br />
| website = YourCommonwealth<br />
| publisher = Commonwealth Youth Programme<br />
| access-date = 15 January 2026<br />
}}</ref><br />
<br />
==Impact==<br />
Misra's work in education impacted over 5000 kids from marginalised communities, including children from Kondha and Saura tribal groups in Odisha. His activities engaged more than 200 teachers and benefited students from over 20 schools in nearby regions through science and innovation fairs.<ref name=":1" /><ref name=":3" /><br />
<br />
Apart from these, Misra also guided and mentored students academically, including girls from families of fishermen and truck drivers, some of these girls secured full scholarships to merchant navy training. Some girls who had previously been married at an early age were learning and trained in technologies such as 3D printing and prototyping.<ref name=":1" /> Students who had dropped out to work in factories and labor jobs were brought back with these innovation labs and later pursued higher technical education and teaching roles. One student received the <nowiki>'''</nowiki>INSPIRE Award–MANAK<nowiki>'''</nowiki> from the Department of Science and Technology, Government of India, for his project of a bamboo stretcher to transport patients in remote areas during the COVID-19 lockdown.<ref>{{Cite web |title=The 2021 INSPIRE Awards - MANAK goes to children from Gram Vikas Residential Schools |url=https://orissadiary.com/four-students-of-gram-vikas-school-odisha-bag-inspire-award/ |access-date=2026-01-15 |website=Orissa Diary}}</ref><br />
<br />
==Awards and recognition==<br />
* Sameer was featured in the '''SME “30 Under 30”''' list in 2023 by the [[Society of Manufacturing Engineers]] (USA).<ref>{{cite web |date=2023 |title=SME Announces 2023 '30 Under 30' Honorees |url=https://www.sme.org/aboutsme/newsroom/press-releases/2023/sme-announces-2023-30-under-30-honorees/ |access-date=2026-01-12 |publisher=Society of Manufacturing Engineers}}</ref><ref name=":4" /><ref name=":1" /><br />
* Received international recognition at the ''Humans in Space Youth Art Symposium'' organised by NASA, the Universities Space Research Association, and the German Aerospace Center.<ref name=":1" /><br />
* Won the Social Impact Award at the [[TiE|TIE]] Global Pitch Competition.<ref name=":1" /><br />
* ''Received the Aryabhatta Award at the Bihar Awards ceremony by the former chief minister.''<ref name=":1" /><br />
* Fellow at the [[SBI Youth for India]] (Batch 2016-17).<ref name=":0" /><br />
* Awarded the Shri Ram Murti Pratibha Alankaran 2023.<ref>{{cite web<br />
| title = Shri Ram Murti Smarak Trust honors nation builders with Pratibha Alankaran<br />
| url = https://www.srms.ac.in/shri-ram-murti-smarak-trust-honors-nation-builders-with-pratibha-alankaran/<br />
| website = SRMS Smarak Trust<br />
| publisher = Shri Ram Murti Smarak Trust<br />
| access-date = 15 January 2026<br />
}}</ref><br />
<br />
== References ==<br />
{{Reflist}}<br />
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[[Category:Date of birth missing (living people)]]<br />
[[Category:Living people]]<br />
[[Category:Businesspeople from Lucknow]]<br />
[[Category:21st-century Indian businesspeople]]<br />
[[Category:Indian social entrepreneurs]]<br />
[[Category:IIT Bombay alumni]]<br />
[[Category:Founders of educational institutions]]<br />
[[Category:Year of birth missing (living people)]]</div>Mrutyu90https://en.bharatpedia.org/w/index.php?title=Sameer_Kumar_Misra&diff=552119Sameer Kumar Misra2026-07-14T03:56:20Z<p>Mrutyu90: Improved citations: replaced YouTube/Lallantop with stronger refs; fixed dead gramvikas.org ref with Orissa Diary for INSPIRE Award; added Manufacturing.net and YourStory as additional independent sources; removed incorrect punekarnews ref; added YourStory citation for UNESCO KindnessMatters claim and SBI Fellowship work</p>
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<div>{{Short description|Indian Social entrepreneur, innovator, and mechanical engineer}}<br />
{{Use dmy dates|date=April 2026}}<br />
<br />
{{Use Indian English|date=July 2025}}<br />
{{Infobox person<br />
| name = Sameer Kumar Misra<br />
| image = Sameer.jpg<br />
| caption = Sameer at IIT Bombay Convocation<br />
| birth_place = [[Lucknow]], [[Uttar Pradesh]], India<br />
| alma_mater = [[Indian Institute of Technology Bombay]], [[Manipal University Jaipur]]<br />
| occupation = [[Social entrepreneurship|Social entrepreneur]], Innovator, Educator<br />
| years_active = Since 2012<br />
| known_for = [[SBI Youth for India]], NavKaushal<br />
| awards = SME 30 Under 30 (2023), SBI Fellowship, Recognized by NASA,DLR,USRA<br />
| website = {{URL|https://navkaushal.org}}<br />
}}<br />
<br />
'''Sameer Kumar Misra''' is an Indian innovator, educator & [[Social entrepreneurship|social entrepreneur]], known for his work in grassroots science and innovation in rural Odisha and Maharashtra, India. He is the founder of NavKaushal, an organisation focused on promoting innovation and entrepreneurship in underserved schools. In 2023, he was featured by the [[Society of Manufacturing Engineers|Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME)]] “30 Under 30” list.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |date=2023-11-01 |title=Sameer Kumar Misra |url=https://www.advancedmanufacturing.org/30-under-30/sameer-kumar-misra/article_ae2db15c-0ba6-11ef-a8a1-43a44fd4b97c.html |access-date=2026-01-12 |website=Advanced Manufacturing |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":2">{{cite web |url=https://www.mcciapunesampada.com/2023/09/the-silent-revolution-navkaushal-and.html |title=The Silent Revolution: NavKaushal and the Future of Rural Innovation |publisher=Sampada Magazine, MCCIA Pune |date=September 2023 |access-date=2026-01-12}}</ref><ref name=":4">{{cite web |url=https://www.manufacturing.net/operations/news/22882328/sme-announces-2023-30-under-30-honorees |title=SME Announces 2023 '30 Under 30' Honorees |publisher=Manufacturing.net |date=2023 |access-date=2026-01-12}}</ref><br />
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<br />
== Early life and education ==<br />
<br />
Sameer Kumar Misra was born in [[Lucknow]], Uttar Pradesh, India. He completed his undergraduate studies in mechanical engineering at [[Manipal University Jaipur]]. During his internship at the [[IIT Ropar|Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Ropar]], he developed an improved a surgical cutter for plastic surgery in collaboration with [[Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research|PGIMER, Chandigarh]]. Sameer later pursued a Master of Technology degree (M.Tech) from the [[IIT Bombay|Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay]] from the Centre for Technology Alternatives for Rural Areas (CTARA).<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.ctara.iitb.ac.in/en/students/sameer-kumar-misra |title=Sameer Kumar Misra |publisher=CTARA, IIT Bombay |access-date=2026-01-12}}</ref><br />
<br />
== Career ==<br />
===SBI Youth for India Fellowship and rural education work===<br />
<br />
After completing his engineering studies, Sameer worked at a metal recycling industry through a pre-placement offer. But left the job midway after getting selected for the [[SBI Youth for India |SBI Youth for India Fellowship]], a 13-month rural development programme.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=Sameer Misra – SBI {{!}} YOUTH FOR INDIA |url=https://youthforindia.org/fellow-profile/sameer-misra/ |access-date=2026-01-12 |website=youthforindia.org}}</ref><ref name=":3">{{cite web |url=https://yourstory.com/2018/08/innovation-lab-rural-odisha/ |title=How a 24-year-old engineer quit his job to set up innovation labs in schools of rural Odisha |publisher=YourStory |date=2018-08-01 |access-date=2026-01-12}}</ref> As a fellow he worked with [[Gram Vikas Residential School|Gram Vikas Vidya Vihar school]] in Odisha, where he was instrumental in developing several initiatives, including sports leagues and film clubs. He also introduced low-cost and hands-on science activities using locally available materials.<ref name=":3" /><br />
<br />
During this period, Sameer worked mostly in forested areas, including areas near elephant reserves with irregular electricity, limited network, and poor road connectivity. He established '''Navonmesh Prayogshala''', an innovation lab where students built working scientific models like windmills and water rockets.<ref name=":1" /><br />
<br />
===Innovation labs and NavKaushal===<br />
<br />
Misra founded NavKaushal to scale experiential science education in rural and marginalised communities.<ref name=":2" /> Through the initiative, innovation labs were established in multiple schools, including Atal Tinkering Labs supported by Government of India’s [[Atal Innovation Mission]] for which he secured a funding of 2 million rupees from [[NITI Aayog]]. <ref>{{cite web<br />
| title = Gram Vikas High School selected as ATL School of the Month for May–June<br />
| url = https://indiaeducationdiary.in/gram-vikas-high-school-selected-as-atl-school-of-the-month-for-may-june/<br />
| website = India Education Diary<br />
| access-date = 12 January 2026<br />
}}</ref> An Atal Tinkering Lab established at [[Gram Vikas Residential School]] in Odisha under his coordination was inaugurated by Speaker of Odisha Legislative Assembly, and he received a formal appreciation letter from [[NITI Aayog]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Niti Aayog Sends Appreciation Letter to STEM Coordinator of Gram Vikas High School, Odisha – India Education |url=https://indiaeducationdiary.in/niti-aayog-sends-appreciation-letter-to-stem-coordinator-of-gram-vikas-high-school-odisha/ |archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20240909155229/https://indiaeducationdiary.in/niti-aayog-sends-appreciation-letter-to-stem-coordinator-of-gram-vikas-high-school-odisha/ |archive-date=2024-09-09 |access-date=2026-01-12 |website=indiaeducationdiary.in |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{cite web<br />
| title = Odisha's Speaker inaugurates Atal Tinkering Lab in Gram Vikas High School, Kankia<br />
| url = https://orissadiary.com/odishas-speaker-inaugurates-atal-tinkering-lab-in-gram-vikas-high-school-kankia/<br />
| website = Orissa Diary<br />
| access-date = 12 January 2026<br />
}}</ref><br />
<br />
His work in rural education has been featured in media coverage associated with [[UNESCO]]’s ''#KindnessMatters campaign''. Sameer contributes as a Commonwealth Correspondent at the YourCommonwealth platform, where he brings out the story of underprivileged rural Indian youth.<ref>{{cite web<br />
| title = Commonwealth correspondent lands coveted spot in Society of Manufacturing Engineers 30 Under 30<br />
| url = https://yourcommonwealth.org/technology-innovation/commonwealth-correspondent-lands-coveted-spot-in-society-of-manufacturing-engineers-30-under-30/<br />
| website = YourCommonwealth<br />
| publisher = Commonwealth Youth Programme<br />
| access-date = 15 January 2026<br />
}}</ref><br />
<br />
==Impact==<br />
Misra's work in education impacted over 5000 kids from marginalised communities, including children from Kondha and Saura tribal groups in Odisha. His activities engaged more than 200 teachers and benefited students from over 20 schools in nearby regions through science and innovation fairs.<ref name=":1" /><ref name=":3" /><br />
<br />
Apart from these, Misra also guided and mentored students academically, including girls from families of fishermen and truck drivers, some of these girls secured full scholarships to merchant navy training. Some girls who had previously been married at an early age were learning and trained in technologies such as 3D printing and prototyping.<ref name=":1" /> Students who had dropped out to work in factories and labor jobs were brought back with these innovation labs and later pursued higher technical education and teaching roles. One student received the <nowiki>'''</nowiki>INSPIRE Award–MANAK<nowiki>'''</nowiki> from the Department of Science and Technology, Government of India, for his project of a bamboo stretcher to transport patients in remote areas during the COVID-19 lockdown.<ref>{{Cite web |title=The 2021 INSPIRE Awards - MANAK goes to children from Gram Vikas Residential Schools |url=https://orissadiary.com/four-students-of-gram-vikas-school-odisha-bag-inspire-award/ |access-date=2026-01-15 |website=Orissa Diary}}</ref><br />
<br />
==Awards and recognition==<br />
* Sameer was featured in the '''SME “30 Under 30”''' list in 2023 by the [[Society of Manufacturing Engineers]] (USA).<ref>{{cite web |date=2023 |title=SME Announces 2023 '30 Under 30' Honorees |url=https://www.sme.org/aboutsme/newsroom/press-releases/2023/sme-announces-2023-30-under-30-honorees/ |access-date=2026-01-12 |publisher=Society of Manufacturing Engineers}}</ref><ref name=":4" /><ref name=":1" /><br />
* Received international recognition at the ''Humans in Space Youth Art Symposium'' organised by NASA, the Universities Space Research Association, and the German Aerospace Center.<ref name=":1" /><br />
* Won the Social Impact Award at the [[TiE|TIE]] Global Pitch Competition.<ref name=":1" /><br />
* ''Received the Aryabhatta Award at the Bihar Awards ceremony by the former chief minister.''<ref name=":1" /><br />
* Fellow at the [[SBI Youth for India]] (Batch 2016-17).<ref name=":0" /><br />
* Awarded the Shri Ram Murti Pratibha Alankaran 2023.<ref>{{cite web<br />
| title = Shri Ram Murti Smarak Trust honors nation builders with Pratibha Alankaran<br />
| url = https://www.srms.ac.in/shri-ram-murti-smarak-trust-honors-nation-builders-with-pratibha-alankaran/<br />
| website = SRMS Smarak Trust<br />
| publisher = Shri Ram Murti Smarak Trust<br />
| access-date = 15 January 2026<br />
}}</ref><br />
<br />
== References ==<br />
{{Reflist}}<br />
<br />
[[Category:Date of birth missing (living people)]]<br />
[[Category:Living people]]<br />
[[Category:Businesspeople from Lucknow]]<br />
[[Category:21st-century Indian businesspeople]]<br />
[[Category:Indian social entrepreneurs]]<br />
[[Category:IIT Bombay alumni]]<br />
[[Category:Founders of educational institutions]]<br />
[[Category:Year of birth missing (living people)]]</div>Mrutyu90https://en.bharatpedia.org/w/index.php?title=Sameer_Kumar_Misra&diff=552117Sameer Kumar Misra2026-07-13T22:59:37Z<p>Mrutyu90: Removed the mulitiple issue tag, because this page meet all the criteria.</p>
<hr />
<div>{{Short description|Indian Social entrepreneur, innovator, and mechanical engineer}}<br />
{{Use dmy dates|date=April 2026}}<br />
<br />
{{Use Indian English|date=July 2025}}<br />
{{Infobox person<br />
| name = Sameer Kumar Misra<br />
| image = Sameer.jpg<br />
| caption = Sameer at IIT Bombay Convocation<br />
| birth_place = [[Lucknow]], [[Uttar Pradesh]], India<br />
| alma_mater = [[Indian Institute of Technology Bombay]], [[Manipal University Jaipur]]<br />
| occupation = [[Social entrepreneurship|Social entrepreneur]], Innovator, Educator<br />
| years_active = Since 2012<br />
| known_for = [[SBI Youth for India]], NavKaushal<br />
| awards = SME 30 Under 30 (2023), SBI Fellowship, Recognized by NASA,DLR,USRA<br />
| website = {{URL|https://navkaushal.org}}<br />
}}<br />
<br />
'''Sameer Kumar Misra''' is an Indian innovator, educator & [[Social entrepreneurship|social entrepreneur]], known for his work in grassroots science and innovation in rural Odisha and Maharashtra, India. He is the founder of NavKaushal, an organisation focused on promoting innovation and entrepreneurship in underserved schools. In 2023, he was featured by the [[Society of Manufacturing Engineers|Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME)]] “30 Under 30” list.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |date=2023-11-01 |title=Sameer Kumar Misra |url=https://www.advancedmanufacturing.org/30-under-30/sameer-kumar-misra/article_ae2db15c-0ba6-11ef-a8a1-43a44fd4b97c.html |access-date=2026-01-12 |website=Advanced Manufacturing |language=en}}</ref><br />
<br />
== Early life and education ==<br />
<br />
Sameer Kumar Misra was born in [[Lucknow]], Uttar Pradesh, India. He completed his undergraduate studies in mechanical engineering at [[Manipal University Jaipur]]. During his internship at the [[IIT Ropar|Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Ropar]], he developed an improved a surgical cutter for plastic surgery in collaboration with [[Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research|PGIMER, Chandigarh]]. Sameer later pursued a Master of Technology degree (M.Tech) from the [[IIT Bombay|Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay]] from the Centre for Technology Alternatives for Rural Areas (CTARA).<ref>https://www.ctara.iitb.ac.in/en/students/sameer-kumar-misra</ref><br />
<br />
== Career ==<br />
===SBI Youth for India Fellowship and rural education work===<br />
<br />
After completing his engineering studies, Sameer worked at a metal recycling industry through a pre-placement offer. But left the job midway after getting selected for the [[SBI Youth for India |SBI Youth for India Fellowship]], a 13-month rural development programme.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=Sameer Misra – SBI {{!}} YOUTH FOR INDIA |url=https://youthforindia.org/fellow-profile/sameer-misra/ |access-date=2026-01-12 |website=youthforindia.org}}</ref> As a fellow he worked with [[Gram Vikas Residential School|Gram Vikas Vidya Vihar school]] in Odisha, where he was instrumental in developing several initiatives, including sports leagues and film clubs. He also introduced low-cost and hands-on science activities using locally available materials.<br />
<br />
During this period, Sameer worked mostly in forested areas, including areas near elephant reserves with irregular electricity, limited network, and poor road connectivity. He established '''Navonmesh Prayogshala''', an innovation lab where students built working scientific models like windmills and water rockets.<ref name=":1" /><br />
<br />
===Innovation labs and NavKaushal===<br />
<br />
Misra founded NavKaushal to scale experiential science education in rural and marginalised communities.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Reporter |date=2021-11-15 |title=Pune: 9th National Conference on Social Innovation to Begin on Nov 17th |url=https://www.punekarnews.in/pune-9th-national-conference-on-social-innovation-to-begin-on-nov-17th/ |access-date=2026-01-12 |website=Punekar News |language=en-US}}</ref> Through the initiative, innovation labs were established in multiple schools, including Atal Tinkering Labs supported by Government of India’s [[Atal Innovation Mission]] for which he secured a funding of 2 million rupees from [[NITI Aayog]]. <ref>{{cite web<br />
| title = Gram Vikas High School selected as ATL School of the Month for May–June<br />
| url = https://indiaeducationdiary.in/gram-vikas-high-school-selected-as-atl-school-of-the-month-for-may-june/<br />
| website = India Education Diary<br />
| access-date = 12 January 2026<br />
}}</ref> An Atal Tinkering Lab established at [[Gram Vikas Residential School]] in Odisha under his coordination was inaugurated by Speaker of Odisha Legislative Assembly, and he received a formal appreciation letter from [[NITI Aayog]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Niti Aayog Sends Appreciation Letter to STEM Coordinator of Gram Vikas High School, Odisha – India Education |url=https://indiaeducationdiary.in/niti-aayog-sends-appreciation-letter-to-stem-coordinator-of-gram-vikas-high-school-odisha/ |archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20240909155229/https://indiaeducationdiary.in/niti-aayog-sends-appreciation-letter-to-stem-coordinator-of-gram-vikas-high-school-odisha/ |archive-date=2024-09-09 |access-date=2026-01-12 |website=indiaeducationdiary.in |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{cite web<br />
| title = Odisha's Speaker inaugurates Atal Tinkering Lab in Gram Vikas High School, Kankia<br />
| url = https://orissadiary.com/odishas-speaker-inaugurates-atal-tinkering-lab-in-gram-vikas-high-school-kankia/<br />
| website = Orissa Diary<br />
| access-date = 12 January 2026<br />
}}</ref><br />
<br />
His work in rural education has been featured in media coverage associated with [[UNESCO]]’s ''#KindnessMatters campaign''. Sameer contributes as a Commonwealth Correspondent at the YourCommonwealth platform, where he brings out the story of underprivileged rural Indian youth.<ref>{{cite web<br />
| title = Commonwealth correspondent lands coveted spot in Society of Manufacturing Engineers 30 Under 30<br />
| url = https://yourcommonwealth.org/technology-innovation/commonwealth-correspondent-lands-coveted-spot-in-society-of-manufacturing-engineers-30-under-30/<br />
| website = YourCommonwealth<br />
| publisher = Commonwealth Youth Programme<br />
| access-date = 15 January 2026<br />
}}</ref><br />
<br />
==Impact==<br />
Misra's work in education impacted over 5000 kids from marginalised communities, including children from Kondha and Saura tribal groups in Odisha. His activities engaged more than 200 teachers and benefited students from over 20 schools in nearby regions through science and innovation fairs.<ref>{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T_wRAyCHGBs |title=Science Laboratory में ये आदिवासी बच्चे कमाल कर रहे हैं । Jagriti Yatra 2019 |date=2020-01-08 |last=The Lallantop |access-date=2026-01-15 |via=YouTube}}</ref><br />
<br />
Apart from these, Misra also guided and mentored students academically, including girls from families of fishermen and truck drivers, some of these girls secured full scholarships to merchant navy training. Some girls who had previously been married at an early age were learning and trained in technologies such as 3D printing and prototyping.<ref name=":1" /> Students who had dropped out to work in factories and labor jobs were brought back with these innovation labs and later pursued higher technical education and teaching roles. One student received the <nowiki>'''</nowiki>INSPIRE Award–MANAK<nowiki>'''</nowiki> from the Department of Science and Technology, Government of India, for his project of a bamboo stretcher to transport patients in remote areas during the COVID-19 lockdown.<ref>{{Cite web |title=The 2021 INSPIRE Awards - MANAK goes to children from Gram Vikas Residential Schools |url=https://www.gramvikas.org/blg/the-2021-inspire-manak-award-goes-to-children-from-gram-vikas-residential-schools/ |access-date=2026-01-15 |website=Gram Vikas}}</ref><br />
<br />
==Awards and recognition==<br />
* Sameer was featured in the '''SME “30 Under 30”''' list in 2023 by the [[Society of Manufacturing Engineers]] (USA).<ref>{{Cite web |title=SME Announces 2023 '30 Under 30' Honorees |url=https://preproduction.sme.org/aboutsme/newsroom/press-releases/2023/sme-announces-2023-30-under-30-honorees/ |access-date=2026-01-12 |website=SME |language=en}}</ref><br />
* Received international recognition at the ''Humans in Space Youth Art Symposium'' organised by NASA, the Universities Space Research Association, and the German Aerospace Center.<ref name=":1" /><br />
* Won the Social Impact Award at the [[TiE|TIE]] Global Pitch Competition.<br />
* ''Received the Aryabhatta Award at the Bihar Awards ceremony by the former chief minister.''<ref name=":1" /><br />
* Fellow at the [[SBI Youth for India]] (Batch 2016-17).<ref name=":0" /><br />
* Awarded the Shri Ram Murti Pratibha Alankaran 2023.<ref>{{cite web<br />
| title = Shri Ram Murti Smarak Trust honors nation builders with Pratibha Alankaran<br />
| url = https://www.srms.ac.in/shri-ram-murti-smarak-trust-honors-nation-builders-with-pratibha-alankaran/<br />
| website = SRMS Smarak Trust<br />
| publisher = Shri Ram Murti Smarak Trust<br />
| access-date = 15 January 2026<br />
}}</ref><br />
<br />
== References ==<br />
{{Reflist}}<br />
<br />
[[Category:Date of birth missing (living people)]]<br />
[[Category:Living people]]<br />
[[Category:Businesspeople from Lucknow]]<br />
[[Category:21st-century Indian businesspeople]]<br />
[[Category:Indian social entrepreneurs]]<br />
[[Category:IIT Bombay alumni]]<br />
[[Category:Founders of educational institutions]]<br />
[[Category:Year of birth missing (living people)]]</div>Mrutyu90