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IAS · District Magistrate, Dehradun

Dr. Ashish Chauhan

2012 Batch · Uttarakhand Cadre · AIR 181, UPSC CSE 2012

A 2012-batch IAS officer of the Uttarakhand cadre, Dr. Ashish Chauhan brings a distinguished career across district administration, state-level governance, and people-centric public service. Currently serving as District Magistrate of Dehradun and CEO, Smart City Dehradun, his administrative journey spans multiple districts and departments of Uttarakhand.

"If you persist with honesty and hard work, no goal is too big." — Dr. Ashish Chauhan, IAS
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Dr. Ashish Chauhan, IAS
IAS · 2012 Batch Uttarakhand Cadre DM, Dehradun

Awards & Distinguished Moments

Verified recognitions drawn from public records, official sources, and credible media coverage.
Best IAS Officer Award recognition ceremony
2022
Afternoon Voice · Public Affairs Publication

"Best IAS Officer" — Afternoon Voice Award 2022

Dr. Ashish Chauhan was recognised by Afternoon Voice, a respected public affairs publication, as the "Best IAS Officer" for 2022. The award acknowledged his consistent record of outstanding governance, field-level accountability, and people-centric administration across multiple postings in Uttarakhand — particularly his work in challenging mountain districts under difficult terrain and conditions.

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Mountain peak named after IAS officer Ashish Chauhan by Spanish mountaineer
International Honour · 2020

Mountain Peak Named "Magistrate's Point" in Spain

Spanish mountaineer Juan Antonio — rescued from a life-threatening situation during a 2018 Gangotri Himalayan expedition thanks to Dr. Chauhan's direct intervention as DM of Uttarkashi — climbed a virgin peak in Spain and named it "Magistrate's Point" in gratitude. An extraordinary international tribute to an Indian civil servant.

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PM Modi · Mann Ki Baat

Initiative Featured in PM Modi's "Mann Ki Baat"

As DM of Pithoragarh, Dr. Chauhan launched the "Government Organic Brand Reliance" initiative — branding locally-grown hill figs and opening new markets while promoting women's employment. Prime Minister Narendra Modi personally praised this initiative in his Mann Ki Baat radio broadcast as a national model for local development.

Field governance night visits to villages Pauri Uttarakhand
Public Recognition · Pauri

Grassroots Governance — Night Village Visits, Pauri

As DM of Pauri Garhwal, Dr. Chauhan earned extraordinary public appreciation for conducting late-night visits to remote mountain villages to directly address citizen grievances — an uncommon practice for a senior officer. His farewell message to locals, written in the Garhwali dialect, was widely shared and moved residents deeply.

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In The News & Blogs

Real articles and news reports from verified publications, covering Dr. Chauhan's career milestones and governance work.
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Who Is IAS Ashish Chauhan, Newly Appointed CEO of UCADA & Sports Director in Uttarakhand?

A deep-dive profile covering his appointment to dual roles — CEO of UCADA and Director of Sports & Youth Welfare — following his tenures in Uttarkashi, Pithoragarh, and Pauri. Covers his late-night village visits, the Spain peak tribute, and PM Modi's Mann Ki Baat mention.

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Dr. Ashish Chauhan IAS Biography — Career, Family & Postings

Comprehensive official biography tracing his journey from a school teacher in Rajasthan to IAS AIR 181, covering his academic credentials (Ph.D. History, JNVU Jodhpur), family background, and full career timeline across Uttarakhand.

Uttarakhand government IAS reshuffle 2026

Uttarakhand Transfers 19 IAS & 10 PCS Officers; Ashish Chauhan Named Dehradun DM

Official coverage of the May 2026 administrative reshuffle order. Reports Chauhan's appointment to Dehradun DM — described as a strategic placement of a trusted officer at one of the state's most critical posts.

Spanish mountain peak named after Indian IAS officer Gangotri Himalayas
IC
India.com Aug 2020

Spanish Mountaineer Names Peak After Uttarakhand IAS Officer — Here's the Reason Why

Juan Antonio named a virgin peak in Spain "Magistrate's Point" after Dr. Chauhan rescued and cared for him during a 2018 Gangotri expedition. Chauhan responded: "Atithi Devo Bhava is at the root of Indian culture."

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ANI
ANI / X Jan 2025

DM Pauri Dr. Ashish Chauhan Leads Hospital Inquiry After CM Dhami's High-Level Orders

Dr. Chauhan headed an inquiry committee into lapses at Pauri Hospital following CM Pushkar Singh Dhami's directives. He also coordinated emergency relief of ₹5 lakh each for families of deceased in a Pauri bus accident.

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Deemag Clinic Blog May 2026

"The Grounded IAS Officer Who Climbed Peaks — Literally and Figuratively"

A detailed profile essay tracing Dr. Chauhan's journey from a Rajasthan village boy to DM of Dehradun — covering his landslide near-miss in Uttarkashi, Pauri farewell in local dialect, and his philosophy of empathy-driven governance.

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AP
APAC News Network Jun 2025

Uttarakhand Govt Appoints IAS Ashish Chauhan as CEO, UCADA and Sports Director

Covers his appointment to helm two high-profile departments — civil aviation following recent helicopter accidents, and sports after the 38th National Games. Chauhan pledged to prioritise safe and reliable heli services in the state.

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StockLens · DoPT Data 2026

IAS Ashish Chauhan — DoPT Civil List Profile (Official Data)

Compiled from the Department of Personnel & Training (DoPT) IAS Civil List, this record confirms his 2012 batch, Uttarakhand cadre, Ph.D. in History qualification, officer ID 01UD111W02, Pay Level 13, and documented posting history.

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North Block South Block Jun 2025

Ashish Chauhan Posted as New CEO, UCADA & Sports Director: Key Details

Covers the Pithoragarh organic figs initiative, its mention in PM Modi's Mann Ki Baat, his Uttarkashi rescues, and the Spain peak naming — positioning him as one of Uttarakhand's most impactful field-level IAS officers.

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