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Tenzin Yangki Becomes Arunachal Pradesh’s First Woman IPS Officer

Her passing-out parade with the IPS 77th batch is being hailed as a boost for representation from the Northeast.

Overview

  • The Tawang native completed Phase I training at the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel National Police Academy and marched in the October 17 passing-out parade for the 77th IPS batch.
  • The 77th batch has been reported to include roughly 36% women, signaling a shift in the gender balance of new IPS officers.
  • Yangki secured All India Rank 545 in the UPSC Civil Services Examination 2022.
  • She began her public service journey by clearing the APPSC in 2017 and serving as a Circle Officer in Siang district.
  • Industrialist Anand Mahindra highlighted her journey on X, praising her progression from academia and civil service to the IPS.