Jai Prakash Shivahare is a 2002 batch IAS officer of Gujarat cadre. Born on 5 July 1974 in Ichauli village, Banda, Uttar Pradesh, he has served in various leadership roles in Gujarat administration. He is presently posted as Managing Director, Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Ltd., Vadodara.
Quick Info of Jai Prakash Shivahare IAS
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Officer Name | Jai Prakash Shivahare |
| Profession | IAS Officer |
| Date of Birth | 5 July 1974 |
| Native Place (Domicile) | Ichauli Village, Banda, Uttar Pradesh |
| Age (As of 2025) | 51 Years |
| Education Qualification | B.A. (Psychology) – Allahabad University, Allahabad |
| Batch (Allotment Year) | 2002 |
| Cadre | Gujarat |
| CSE Year | 2001 |
| Became IAS at Age | ~28 Years |
| Current Posting | Managing Director, Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Ltd., Vadodara |
| Retirement Date | 31 July 2034 |
| Contact No. | 9979005656 |
| Salary | ₹1,44,200 |
| Rank | Not Known |
| UPSC Marksheet | Not Available |
| Social Media | LinkedIn, X (Twitter) |
| Parents | Father: Late Shri Baldev Prasad Shivhare (Grain Merchant) |
| Siblings | Shri Shivvishal Shivhare (Social Worker & Businessman), Shri Omprakash Shivhare (Irrigation Dept, Lucknow), Shri Ramprakash Shivhare (Engineer, USA) |
| Wife | Archna Shivhare (IPS, Gujarat) |
| Children | Not Known |
| Attempt | Not Known |
| Optional Subject | Not Known |
| Work Experience | Extensive administrative experience in energy, health, industries, urban governance, and district administration |
| Awards | Best District Development Officer Award – Government of Gujarat (2009) |
| Remarks | Known for reforms in health, energy, and municipal governance |
Early Life and Education Qualification of Jai Prakash Shivahare IAS
Jai Prakash Shivahare was born on 5 July 1974 in Ichauli village, Banda, Uttar Pradesh. His father, Shri Baldev Prasad Shivhare, a reputed grain merchant, passed away when he was only 3 years old. He was the youngest among his brothers.
- Eldest Brother: Shri Shivvishal Shivhare – businessman, social worker, and active community leader.
- Second Brother: Shri Omprakash Shivhare – Senior Engineer in the Irrigation Department, posted in Lucknow.
- Third Brother: Shri Ramprakash Shivhare – Engineer, settled in the USA since 2001.
He is married to Smt. Archna Shivhare, an IPS officer (Gujarat cadre).
Education
He pursued B.A. in Psychology from Allahabad University, Allahabad, which laid the foundation for his understanding of human behavior and leadership skills.
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UPSC Journey and UPSC Marksheet of Jai Prakash Shivahare IAS
Jai Prakash Shivahare cleared the Civil Services Examination in 2001 and was allotted the Gujarat Cadre in the 2002 IAS batch. At the age of 28 years, he became an IAS officer.
While his rank, attempts, and optional subject are not publicly available, his journey reflects dedication and determination to serve the nation.
UPSC Marksheet
Not Available
Current Posting of Jai Prakash Shivahare IAS
Currently, he is serving as the Managing Director, Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Ltd., Vadodara.
Work Experience (Key Positions Held)
- Managing Director – Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Ltd., Vadodara
- Managing Director – Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Ltd., Gujarat
- Commissioner of Health – Health & Family Welfare Department, Gandhinagar
- Commissioner and Secretary – Health & Family Welfare Department, Gandhinagar
- Chief Executive Officer (Special Projects) – Industries & Mines Department, Gandhinagar
- CEO (Projects) – Industries & Mines Department, Gandhinagar
- Municipal Commissioner – Municipal Corporation, Bhavnagar
- District Collector – Dangs
- District Collector – Surat
- District Collector – Himatnagar
- District Development Officer – District Panchayat, Rajkot
- District Development Officer – District Panchayat, Junagadh
- Assistant Collector – Sub Division, Dholka
Retirement
He is scheduled to retire on 31 July 2034.
Awards
- Best District Development Officer Award (2009) by the Government of Gujarat.
