Deepshikha Sharma is a 2015-batch IAS officer (Punjab cadre) currently serving as the Deputy Commissioner and District Magistrate of Ferozepur. Since assuming office on September 13, 2024, she has focused intensely on making the administration more transparent, accountable, and citizen-centric. With a background in Electronics and Communication Engineering, she is known for integrating technology and data-driven governance into effective administrative practices.
As the head of the district administration, she has accorded top priority to disaster management and public safety. Her proactive monitoring, swift decision-making, and coordinated strategies during situations such as flood threats and rising water levels have strengthened the relief and rescue mechanisms. Under her leadership, the administration has emphasized advance preparedness to mitigate risks and ensure the safety of vulnerable areas.
She has also made significant contributions to the conservation of natural resources. She has promoted scientific water planning and sustainable agricultural practices, while fostering groundwater and aquifer management through initiatives like NAQUIM 2.0. Her objective has been to devise long-term solutions to water-related challenges and encourage farmers to optimize resource utilization.
She has played a pivotal role in environmental conservation and the strengthening of democratic processes. To tackle the issue of stubble burning, she facilitated coordination among various departments, farmers, and experts; simultaneously, in the realm of election administration, she oversaw activities such as the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) to ensure the accuracy and transparency of electoral rolls. Her working style exemplifies an effective balance between development, environmental sustainability, and good governance.