Who is DM Santosh Kumar Sharma? Inspecting Crops and Interacting with Farmers and Children in Maharajganj

Maharajganj, Uttar Pradesh: District Magistrate (DM) Santosh Kumar Sharma, one of the most dynamic officers in Uttar Pradesh, recently conducted on-site inspections of crop-cutting experiments across multiple areas of Maharajganj. He instructed officials to calculate average crop yields from all tehsils and prepare detailed data on agricultural production and productivity, ensuring effective implementation of agricultural schemes including the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (Prime Minister’s Crop Insurance Scheme) to provide fair compensation to farmers in case of crop loss.

Field Visits and Interaction with Farmers
During his inspections, DM Sharma personally interacted with farmers harvesting paddy, inquiring about their crops and farming conditions. He was also seen engaging cheerfully with children of agricultural laborers, highlighting his approachable and people-friendly administrative style.

Profile of IAS Santosh Kumar Sharma
Santosh Kumar Sharma is a promoted IAS officer from Sonbhadra district, Uttar Pradesh. He joined the IAS in 2021, belonging to the 2014 batch, Uttar Pradesh cadre. He was appointed DM of Maharajganj on 20 April 2025, replacing IAS Anunay Jha.

Educational Background
IAS Sharma holds an M.Sc. in Botany from Allahabad University and a B.Ed. in Education from Purvanchal University, Jaunpur. Over his career, he has served in several key administrative positions.

Previous Roles and Achievements
According to his LinkedIn profile, Sharma has served as Director at the International Ramayana and Vedic Research Institute, under the Ministry of Culture, Uttar Pradesh, and as Special Secretary in the Public Works Department. He is known for his efficient work style and prompt action. Additionally, he was the first CEO of the Ayodhya Tirth Vikas Parishad, a key development body under the chairmanship of CM Yogi Adityanath.

Recognized Among Top Officers
DM Santosh Kumar Sharma is considered one of the top 10 dynamic administrative officers in Uttar Pradesh, frequently featured for his effective governance and proactive field initiatives. His efforts in Maharajganj reflect his commitment to agriculture, rural welfare, and people-centric administration.