Prominent people from megh samaj.

• Milkhi Ram Bhagat was first amongst all scheduled castes of Punjab state to be selected in the first batch of the Punjab Civil Service (PCS). He served as a Magistrate and in other administrative posts.^{[citation needed]} He worked for inclusion of Meghs in Scheduled Castes.^[46]
• Ms. Suman Bhagat rose to the level of Minister for Health and Medical Education in the government of Jammu and Kashmir.^[47]
• Chuni Lal Bhagat was first Megh to be elected as Member of Punjab Legislative Assembly. He contested on Bharatiya Janata Party's ticket.^[48]
• Ms. Sneh Lata Kumar Bhagat daughter of Milkhi Ram Bhagat PCS was the first lady who became direct IAS (Indian Administrative Services) officer from Meghs in Punjab. She came into the limelight when she bagged two silver medals in swimming events during the All India Civil Services competition at Chennai.^[49]
• Ms. Vimla Bhagat was the first Megh lady to be elevated as Class-I officer in the Indian Administrative Services (Chairperson of the Himachel Pradesh Public Service Commission).^[50]
• Bhanwar Lal Meghwal became the education minister of Rajasthan.^[51]
• Surendar Valasai Meghwar is a famous journalist and Media coordinator of Media Cell, Bilawal House is the most prominent and influence man within the Meghwar community in Pakistan. He is the founder president of Scheduled Castes Federation of Pakistan (SCFP).
• Mangi Lal became a recipient of Vishvakarma Rashtriya Puraskar (1998) and Shram Sri Puraskar (2003) awards^[52]
• Prof.Raj Kumar, National President, Bhagat Mahasabha ^[53] has worked a lot to unite Meghs in India. He has established state units of Bhagat Mahasabha in Punjab, Haryana, J&K, Rajasthan etc. He is also running social networking to create awareness among Meghs.
• Jagmohan Bhagat^[54],IPS posted as DIG in West Bengal.
• Harish Kashyup,IPS posted as DIG in Uttar pradesh.
• Saurabh Bhagat^[55],IAS Posted as Deputy Commissioner,Samba,J&K.
• Kadumbhari Bhagat^[56],IAS got 239 rank in 2010 Indian Adminitrative Examination.
• Guldev Raj Bhagat^[57],IAS Posted as Deputy Commissioner,Kishtwar.
• Moola Ram Bhagat former Cabinet Minister,Jammu & Kashmir.
• Prof. Gharu Ram Bhagat^[58],MLA R.S.Pura,Jammu.
• Krishan Chander Bhagat^[59],MLA Chanani,Jammu.

DR.KADUMBRI BHAGAT SELECTED FOR IAS GOT 239 RANK ALONG WITH HER FATHER K.L.BHAGAT & MOTHER KAMLESH BHAGAT

 खिल सकते हैं मुरझाए हुए फूल, शर्त यह है, उन्हें सीने से लगाना होगा। कुछ इसी तरह के जज्बात रखती है सिविल सेवा परीक्षा में देशभर में 239वां रैंक पाने वाली डा. कादम्बरी। डाक्टरी प्रोफेशन के दौरान ग्रामीण व पिछड़े इलाके की महिलाओं की दशा ने डा. कादम्बरी के करियर की दिशा बदल कर रख दी। डा. कादम्बरी कहती हैं कि भले ही आज हम 21वीं शताब्दी में पहुंच गए हैं, लेकिन महिलाओं का आज भी समाज में तिरस्कार होता है। खासकर ग्रामीण व पिछड़े इलाकों की महिलाओं की आवाज आज भी दबाई जाती है। पहले प्रयास में डा. कादम्बरी ने 239वां रैंक हासिल कर सिविल सेवा में न केवल अपना बल्कि पूरे प्रदेश का नाम रोशन किया है। डा. कादम्बरी ने दयानंद मेडिकल कालेज लुधियाना से अपनी एमबीबीएस की डिग्री गोल्ड मेडल से हासिल की है। डा. कादम्बरी के घर में आज दीपावली जैसा माहौल था। सिविल सेवा परीक्षा के परिणाम की खबर मिलते ही आस-पड़ोस के लोगों व रिश्तेदारों का उनके घर पर तांता लगा था। कोई फोन पर उन्हें बधाइयां दे रहा था। आईएएस परीक्षा के लिए डा. कादम्बरी ने दिल्ली के कोचिंग सेंटर से कोचिंग लेने के साथ-साथ प्रतिदिन 10 से 12 घंटे की पढ़ाई की थी। सिविल सर्विसेज में डा. कादम्बरी ने साइकोलाजी को जहां अपना फ‌र्स्ट आप्शन बनाया था, वहीं मेडिकल साइंस उसका दूसरा अप्शनल पेपर था। पढ़ाई के साथ-साथ कादम्बरी को दिन में काफी पीना व जगजीत सिंह की गजलें सुनना काफी पसंद है। डा. कादम्बरी की आईएएस पहली व इंडियन फारेन सर्विसेज दूसरी आप्शन है। पिता रिटायर्ड इनकम टैक्स आफिसर केएल भगत, माता कमलेश भगत और भाई कमिश्नर बठिंडा रवि भगत ने डा. कादम्बरी की सफलता से काफी खुशी महसूस की। कादम्बरी अपनी सफलता का श्रेय अपने भाई-भाभी के प्रोत्साहन को देती है।

Mangat Ram Bhagat,First Megh IAS oficer of Jammu and kashmir state

“Sh. Mangat Ram Bhagat IAS ‘

Sh. Mangat Ram Bhagat very pleasing and noble personality was born in a tiny periphery village Atalgarh of Bhaderwah town in Doda District of Jammu and Kashmir on 9-6-1921. His father Sh. Mani Karan was a saint man- a small farmer. He did his schooling from Bhaderwah and joined S.P.College Srinagar from where he passed his graduation from Punjab University (There was no University there in the state).

Thereafter, he joined Aligarh Muslim University and did his M.A .LLB. it was very difficult for a Scheduled Caste to get educated as there was caste prejudice and Dr. K.G. Sayeddin who was Director Education and then Vice Chancellor, Aligarh Muslim University, helped him to complete his port-graduation and Law.

He came back to Jammu. During those days there was no political movement or organization excepting ‘Megh Mandal’ or Socio Political setup sponsored by Sh. Bhagat Chajju Ram at R.S.Pura. He persuaded him to enlarge its scope and include all other communities of down trodden people. Thus Harijan Mandal came into being. The activities were enlarged and the entire Jammu region was covered. It became a very strong force to fight against untouchability which was very prevalent in the region. Although it met a strong resistance from so called “Swarn Hindus” but it emerged a very strong force not socially but politically as well. The Arya Smaj did play its role in pleading the cause of the Scheduled Caste.

Events started taking place. There was ‘Roti’ agitation and Anti-Cow slaughter movement. Pt. Prem Nath Dogra was in government service but was sacked due to his leniency towards these movements. He sought his help and the Hirjan Mandal which was the only organization in Jammu forced others to join hands. Muslim conference headed by Sheikh Abdullah was limited to Kashmir region. Sensing the tune of the time Sheikh Abdullah converted it into National Conference . The Harijan Mandal extended its support. The Maharaja Hari Singh had a keen eye on the development as there was uprising against him in Kashmir. To make the state modern and share power he constituted the “Praja Sabha”. Elections was held and Sh. Mangat Ram Bhagat was elected to Praja Sabha. Probably it was its first and last session . Sh. Managt Ram Bhagat made a very lengthy and strong statements against the communal elements. This was appreciated and then Maharaja called him to his palace to pat him. Next day he was appointed as Parliamentary Secretary to Development Minister.

India became independent and the country faced partition. People started migrating from both sides. Pakistan which came into being a new country attached the state. People both Hindus and Muslims faced lot of problem. Ladies were raped , kidnapped and children became orphan. To face the problem rehabilitation work was started to take care of the victims. Sh. Managt Ram Bhagat who was by that time well known personality to Sheikh Abdullah who taken over the intern government in the state asked Sh. Bhagat to handle the programme of rescue and restoration of women and children was vigorously taken up.

Sheikh Abdullah got passed big landed Abolition Act and Debt Relief. Sh. Mangat Ram Bhagat was appointed as Chairman Debt Relief organization on 5-5-1948. Simultaneously he was inducted into judicial service. He served as such at Poonch, Samba, Bhaderwah and Kishtwar etc. He also worked as Sub-Registrar and Munsif Magistrate.

Bakshi Ghulam Mohd. had by then taken over the reign of the State. A new organization for the welfare o the Scheduled Castes and other Backward Classes was setup. Sh. Mangat Ram Bhagat was appointed as Secretary to Government incharge of this department in 1957. In the year 1958 All India Service Act was extended to the State. 18 officers were appointed as IAS officers Sh. Mangat Ram Bhagat was among one of them. Then he served in various capacities as Collector, Dy. Commissioner, Secretary to Government in different departments like Social Welfare, Agriculture, Revenue and so on.

He also served as Labour Commissioner and finally retired from the active service as Commissioner Secretary to Government on 30-6-1979. thereafter, his services were utilized as Secretary /Member Anti-Corruption Tribunal, till 30-6-1982. Sh. Bhagat was always cool and calm even in odd circumstances. He was a man with firm belief and strong will. He breathed his last on 9-10-1988 at the age of 67 yrs.

He was the first Gazatted Officer and IAS Officer in the state from Scheduled Caste. His services for the welfare of down trodden shall always be remembered. It is his efforts that Broacher on Reservation was issued and Roaster system was introduced.

Regards

sudhir kumar

sr correspondent

Kashmir Times

MEGH IPS OFFICERS

Jagmohan Bhagat,Cadre West Bengal
Posted at Calcatta
Harish Kashyup,Cadre UP
Posted at UP

MEGH IAS OFFICERS

Ravi Bhagat,Punjab Cadre
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Mohan Lal bhagat,Punjab Cadre
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Saurav Bhagat Jammu Cadre
Posted at Samba,Jammu as Deputy Commissioner
Raj kumar bhagat,Cadre Jammu
Posted at Leh
Madam bhagat,Cadre UP
Posted at Sitapur Uttar Pradesh
Mr.Roozam,Cadre punjab
Posted at Sangroor