Journey Through Service

Shri I.C. Srivastava, I.A.S. (Retd.)

Life, leadership, governance, and untold stories from the career of Shri I.C. Srivastava, I.A.S. (Retd.)

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About Author

Shri I.C. Srivastava is a retired Indian Administrative Service officer from the Rajasthan cadre whose career reflects disciplined public service, administrative reform, and a deep commitment to public service. He joined the IAS in July 1966 and served for 37 years in important postions across districts and departments of Rajasthan. His assignments included Collector in Barmer, Sriganganagar, and Bharatpur; Divisional Commissioner, Jaipur; Secretary and Principal Secretary in several State Government Departments; and Chairman, Board of Revenue (Chief Secretary / Secretary GOI Scale). He has also authored books on governance and is still active in social work and institutional leadership.

Life, Leadership, Governance, and Untold stories

Explore a remarkable administrative journey that spans public service, policy work, field leadership, and personal reflections from decades in the Indian Administrative Service. From district administration to state-level governance, this website shares first-hand experiences, stories from the field, and lessons shaped by public service.

Why This Platform Matters

This website preserves rare first-hand accounts of governance in action. It brings together administrative stories, policy experiences, leadership reflections, and moments that shaped Rajasthan’s administrative history. For readers, students, civil service aspirants, and researchers, it offers an authentic view of public service from someone who lived it.

Stories from the Administrative Field

Read real experiences from administration- elections, floods, war-time leadership, and public life. These are not just stories: they are living lessons from the front lines of governance.

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Elections & Democracy

Floods and Disaster Response

Governance & Administration

War and Crisis Management

Personal Reflections

Leadership Lessons

Discover the Joy of Reading

Words have the power to connect us, to share experiences, and to offer comfort in our own journeys. Through this writing, I hope to touch the hearts and minds of my readers and remind them they are not alone on their journey.

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Career Highlights

Joined Indian Administrative Service in July 1966

Worked as Collector and District Magistrate (DM) - Barmer, Sriganganagar, Bharatpur, Divisional Commisioner, Jaipur besides Secretary/Principal Secretary of key State Govt. Departments

Served 37 years in Rajasthan cadre of IAS

Served as Chairman, Board of Revenue, 1998-2000

Authored Books on governance and launched first two Citizen Charters and Reform Initiatives, 1997-1999

Presently Associated with social and educational causes for decades

Read, Reflect, and Remember

This site is a space for stories of public service, administrative challenge, and personal reflection. It is designed to inspire future officers, inform citizens, and preserve a lifetime of experience for generations to come.

“Administration is not only about authority; it is about responsibility, judgment, and service to people in public affairs that matter most.”

-IC Srivastava