From Forgotten Heritage to Ratlam’s Cultural Heart
The identity of a city is shaped not only by its monuments, but by the history, stories and culture that live within them. In Ratlam, in western Madhya Pradesh, Gulab Chakkar is one such landmark, an unusual heritage structure that carries a story of royal affection and the city’s past. Built in 1879 by Maharaja […]
Mandla’s Mission Netra Jyoti: Lighting Up Lives with Better Vision
“Reading the blackboard in my school classroom had become a real struggle to me, making it difficult to cope with my studies”, recalls twelve-year-old Sunita, a Class 7 student from a small village in Mohgaon Development Block in the Mandla district. “I thought my eyes were just weak, and there was nothing I could do. […]
Project Chhanv: When Governance Leads with Compassion
Every morning, as Raipur stirs to life and official corridors fill with the rhythms of public service, countless government employees begin their long day, often leaving their own health unattended. Kavita Sahu, a Revenue Inspector, is one such example. Between demanding hours at the Revenue Office and responsibilities at home, Kavita has been ignoring a […]
Manovikas Kendra Empowering Children with Special Needs through creativity
Manovikas Kendra, Balodabazar, is a dedicated centre focused on nurturing and empowering children with special needs through inclusive education, therapy, and life-skills development. Manovikas Kendra, Balodabazar, was established in December 2024 under the visionary leadership of Collector Mr. Deepak Soni and the District Administration of Balodabazar. This pioneering initiative addresses the critical need to support […]
IAS Officer-Turned-Farmer Shows How to Grow Paddy with Just 25% Water — And It’s Changing Punjab’s Future
Once a top bureaucrat and now a trailblazing farmer, Kahan Singh Pannu is rewriting the rules of paddy farming in Punjab — and doing it with a fraction of the water that traditional methods demand. Raised in Punjab’s lush farmlands, agriculture runs deep in Kahan Singh’s veins. But the state he once knew — with […]
“Education was my bridge from a hopeless situation to a thriving life. It gave me the tools to dream beyond my circumstances and create a better future,” says IAS Katkar
In the thriving city of Mira Bhayandar, a transformative revolution in education is set to take off under the leadership of IAS officer Sanjay Katkar. As the Commissioner and Administrator of the Mira Bhayandar Municipal Corporation (MBMC), Katkar has developed the Centre of Excellence in Education (CoE), a groundbreaking initiative designed to foster collaboration between […]
Private Tutoring and Coaching Facilities in a Minute
The Sampurna Shiksha Kavach Program, launched by Deputy Commissioner Megha Bharadwaj, provides a 24×7 digital learning platform for students in 21 government schools in Koderma. The initiative offers instant, on-demand access to instant private tutoring in Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English. Students can connect with experienced teachers within 60 seconds for real-time tutoring and […]
Bridging Opportunity Gaps : Aarohan BPO Center’s Impact in Rajnandgaon
The case study narrates the transformative journey of Aarohan BPO Center, situated in Rajnandgaon, Chhattisgarh. This center faced formidable challenges stemming from the Covid-19 pandemic and the looming threat of left-wing extremism (LWE). With a scarcity of job prospects for returning workers and the lurking danger of Naxal recruitment, the decision to enhance and upgrade […]
Mission Aakash initiative with a soul
NFHS -5 data shows that across India, 67% of children aged 6-59 months suffer from Anemia. The prevalence of anaemia among pregnant women stands at an alarming 52%. Despite numerous interventions and advancements in technology, Anemia continues to be a major public health problem in India. It is estimated that about 20% of maternal deaths […]
One District – One Digital Library for all
Introduction: Inspired by the success of Saksham Surajpur and Sashakt Dantewada, the visionary theme of “One District One Digital Library for All Citizens” envisions a transformative digital library system accessible to every individual. These pioneering initiatives in Surajpur and Dantewada districts of Chhattisgarh have empowered students and citizens through the centralized availability of vast educational […]
