{
  "id": 4370666,
  "title": "Uttar Pradesh IAS officer resigns, calls journey ‘unforgettable’",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/30/uttar-pradesh-ias-officer-resigns-calls-journey-unforgettable",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-30T07:25:56.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Hindu",
    "slug": "the-hindu",
    "url": "https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/uttar-pradesh/uttar-pradesh-ias-officer-resigns-calls-journey-unforgettable/article71407151.ece"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In a recent announcement on social media, a 2013-batch Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer, Divya Mittal, declared her resignation from the service. Mittal expressed that her 13-year career as an IAS officer had been \"unforgettable.\" Born in a humble environment, Mittal aspired for a prosperous life. After completing her education at IIT Delhi and IIM Bangalore, she had an opportunity to work in London. However, she felt an emptiness despite her success, driven by her desire to contribute to her homeland. Mittal felt a debt to her country and decided to return, ultimately becoming an IAS officer. During her tenure, she worked in various regions, including Deoria, Mirzapur, and Vindhyavasini, where she witnessed the struggles and triumphs of the people. These experiences taught her valuable lessons about justice, dignity, and the power of the people's trust. Mittal emphasized that her true fulfillment came from seeing the dreams for her people come to fruition, rather than her own personal ambitions. She highlighted the joy and respect she received from the people she served, describing their unwavering support even during challenging times. One memorable moment was an elderly woman from Lahuriya Dah hills, whose eyes brimmed with gratitude as she blessed Mittal after witnessing water reaching her village for the first time. Mittal expressed deep gratitude, acknowledging that her position may have been lost, but the blessings and lessons from her journey would forever remain etched in her heart.",
  "summary": "Divya Mittal, a 2013-batch IAS officer in Uttar Pradesh, announced her resignation on August 30, 2026, describing her 13-year career as “unforgettable”",
  "key_points": [
    "Divya Mittal, 2013-batch IAS officer, resigns from service.",
    "Mittal's 13-year career as unforgettable, driven by desire to serve India.",
    "Witnessed triumphs and struggles in Deoria, Mirzapur, Vindhyavasini regions."
  ],
  "editors_take": "The resignation marks a shift in priorities for Mittal, who found greater fulfillment in serving her community than in advancing her own career as an IAS officer.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Hindustan Times",
        "title": "UP cadre IAS officer Divya Mittal resigns from service",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/30/up-cadre-ias-officer-divya-mittal-resigns-from-service",
        "published": "2026-08-30T07:31:28.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Live Mint",
        "title": "IAS officer who left finance job in London for civil services resigns after 13 years, recalls ‘unforgettable journey’",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/30/ias-officer-who-left-finance-job-in-london-for-civil-services-resigns",
        "published": "2026-08-30T08:51:29.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}