ChangeMaker

IAS Ruchika Chauhan is transforming Gwalior with women-led initiatives, including the Shakti Didi program, which secured employment for women at petrol pumps despite initial resistance. She is also driving industrial revival through a women-led industrial park and attracting major investments. IAS officer Ruchika Chauhan, from the 2011 batch of the Madhya Pradesh cadre, is redefining …

From Petrol Pumps to Industrial Parks: How Gwalior’s Collector is Leading Change Read More »

 In an initiative led by students from the United States, Texas, Dallas, the international nonprofit Tutoring2Inspire has begun its mission to narrow Nepal’s educational divide. They have set up a new computer laboratory at Junkiri School, Jhapa, to host sustainable programme and open new pathways to greater opportunities . Co- founded by Jay Panta and …

Young changemakers working to bridge Nepal’s educational gap Read More »

2013 batch IAS Namrata Gandhi empowers communities through transformative initiatives in education, water conservation, and tribal upliftment. Her leadership has significantly impacted rural India, earning her recognition and inspiring lasting change in public service. In the world of civil services, some names shine brightly, not only for their exceptional achievements but also for the lasting …

A Leader Who Leads with Heart: How IAS Namrata Gandhi’s Initiatives Created a Long-Lasting Impact Read More »

“We are not just aiming for certification. Our goal is to make ODF Plus a way of life for the people of Varanasi,” says Himanshu Nagpal.  Varanasi is set to achieve a major milestone by becoming the first district in Uttar Pradesh to attain ODF (Open Defecation Free) Plus status. This achievement comes as the …

Varanasi’s Clean Sweep: QR Codes, Recycled Roads, and Empowered Women Read More »

In the picturesque Bandipora district of north Kashmir, which was once the hub of militancy and where violence crushed dreams, making education a distant luxury, one woman’s courage, self-belief, and optimism nurtured a national-level institution that is the pride of J&K today. Shabnam Kausar, the Principal of the Army Goodwill School (AGS), Bandipora, has not …

Shabnam Kausar fought alone to nurture a school amid Kashmir’s turmoil Read More »