Pride for Nainital Police: Dr. Jagdish Chandra Promoted to IPS; Honored by CM Pushkar Singh Dhami on National Unity Day

It is a moment of immense pride for the Uttarakhand Police family as Dr. Jagdish Chandra, serving as SP Crime/Traffic in Nainital, has been officially promoted to the prestigious Indian Police Service (IPS). On the occasion of National Unity Day, Honorable Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami and Director General of Police (DGP) Dipam Seth decorated him with the IPS batch and extended their heartfelt congratulations. Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Nainital, Dr. Manjunath T.C., along with the entire district force, expressed great joy and conveyed their best wishes for this landmark achievement.  

An Academic Journey Rooted in Excellence

Dr. Jagdish Chandra brings an extraordinary academic background to the police service. He earned his M.Sc. in Environmental Science from Pantnagar University, followed by M.Phil. and Ph.D. degrees from the prestigious Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), New Delhi. Demonstrating a lifelong passion for learning, he also completed a Master's degree in Psychology from IGNOU in 2025. His academic merit was recognized early through esteemed fellowships including ICAR-JRF, CSIR-UGC JRF/SRF, and JRF-NET.  

From Forest Scientist to High-Ranking Police Officer

Before stepping into law enforcement, Dr. Chandra served as a research scientist at ICFRE, Dehradun from 2002 to 2005. Driven by a commitment to public service, he joined the State Police Service (PPS) in 2005. Over two decades, he served in key administrative capacities across Dehradun, Chamoli, and Udham Singh Nagar districts. Promoted to Additional Superintendent of Police in 2013, he handled major operational responsibilities as Superintendent of Police (City) in Dehradun, Kashipur, and Haldwani, alongside command posts in the 31st Battalion PAC and IRB-1.  

Key Contributions and Prestigious Honors

Throughout his career, Dr. Chandra has been instrumental in managing large-scale state operations and public safety initiatives:  

Event Management: Played a critical role in the flawless security execution of the grand Kumbh Mela and the sacred Nanda Rajjat Yatra.  

Institutional Development: Contributed significantly to the formation and establishment of the Uttarakhand Police Band.  

Crisis Response: Rendered tireless frontline police services during the COVID-19 pandemic.  

Operational Excellence: Solved complex criminal cases and maintained public law and order efficiently.  

His outstanding dedication has been consistently recognized with top state and national honors, including Commendation Discs in 2016 and 2020. In 2025, he was awarded the prestigious Police Medal for Meritorious Service by the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India. His promotion to the IPS cadre in 2026 stands as a fitting testament to his unwavering integrity, hard work, and decades of distinguished service to the nation.