UV Singh
Age: 54
Profile: An Indian Forest Service Officer, he is chief conservator of forests, Karnataka. Was the chief investigator in the Lokayukta team on illegal mining in three districts in Karnataka. Now a member of Justice MB Shah-led commission inquiring into illegal mining in states having iron ore mines.
His achievement
(This story appears in the 31 August, 2012 issue of Forbes India. To visit our Archives, click here.)
my solute to the crusaders like u v singh n team who have done justice to not only to their job but helped society n nature. he has become model to other IFS Officers who dont dare to face such adventures.... i know R. Gokul, a similar kind of IFS officer who was in karwar during this operation. i took MEDIA to the spots many times to this mission.
on Sep 6, 2012Indictment
on Sep 2, 2012He is a role model whom all young officers should emulate, if the natural resources in our country are to be preserved and used conservatively.
on Aug 31, 2012Now will the judiciary also rise to the occasion and complete this unfinished task by putting the culprits behind bars for a long time.. create examples for others!! Kudos to Mr. Singh and to many such unsung heroes.
on Aug 31, 2012What better son of soil does India need? May his tribe increase.
on Aug 31, 2012It is only because of work done by people like U V Singh that people have hope of a future where the corrupt are made accountable. The results brought by Karnataka Lokayukta is commendable inspite of not having enough teeth to take action against a corrupt official.
on Aug 30, 2012