New Delhi, November 1, 2026 — IPS Officer Aishwarya Singh, a 2021-batch officer of the AGMUT cadre currently serving as Additional Deputy Commissioner of Police (South District), Delhi Police, has been awarded the prestigious Kendriya Grihmantri Dakshata Padak (Union Home Minister’s Medal for Excellence) in the Investigation category for 2026. The recognition was announced by the Ministry of Home Affairs on October 31, coinciding with the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, observed as Rashtriya Ekta Diwas (National Unity Day).
The medal, instituted by the Ministry of Home Affairs through a notification dated February 1, 2024, honours excellence in operations, outstanding investigation, exceptional performance, intelligence work, and contributions to forensic science. For 2026, a total of 490 personnel from States, Union Territories, Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs), and Central Police Organisations (CPOs) were selected. Of these, 123 were recognised for excellence in investigation, 358 for special operations, and nine for forensic science. Delhi Police accounted for 36 awardees among the special operations category, reflecting the force’s significant contribution.
The award aims to recognise exemplary professional work, promote high standards of service, and boost the morale of police and security personnel. It is conferred annually on October 31 under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the guidance of Union Home Minister Amit Shah.
Aishwarya Singh, a native of Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh, comes from a distinguished family of public servants. Her father, Gyanendra Pratap Singh, is a 1991-batch IPS officer of the Assam-Meghalaya cadre who has held senior positions in the Assam Police, including Special Director General (Law and Order) and Special Director General of the Anti-Rhino Poaching Task Force. Her mother, Anamika Singh, previously served in the Assam Civil Service. Singh completed her schooling in Assam due to her father’s postings and graduated from Lady Shri Ram College, Delhi.
She cleared the UPSC Civil Services Examination in her first attempt with All India Rank 249 (securing the Indian Revenue Service) and, after a further attempt, secured AIR 97 in 2021 to join the IPS. She has previously served as Assistant Commissioner of Police (Lajpat Nagar) and was recently promoted to Additional DCP. She has earned public recognition for her composed and professional handling of public order situations in the national capital.
The full list of 2026 awardees is available on the Ministry of Home Affairs website. This recognition underscores the contribution of young officers to professional policing and effective investigation across the country.
