Civil Service Heroes

After losing both parents as a teenager, Rupam Sonali vowed to fulfill her mother’s dream. At 22, she cleared the Jharkhand Public Service Commission exam on her very first attempt without any formal coaching support.

IAS officer Prem Krishan’s “Swap Your Screen for a Sport” challenge in Pathanamthitta is bringing children back to playgrounds, replacing screen time with football, cricket, teamwork, and the joy of play.

What happens when one district decides it won’t let its daughters become child brides? In Sepahijala, IAS officer Siddharth Jaiswal’s mission has already saved 100 children — and is rallying entire villages.

A routine morning assembly in Telangana’s Adilabad now sparks change. Through 'Aarogya Pathshala', IAS officer Rajarshi Shah introduced 20-minute health lessons that fight stress, substance use, and absenteeism. Today, over 250 schools are thriving, attendance has climbed to 70%, and children are carrying lessons of health and hope home.

Neha Byadwal’s motivational journey from a small town in Rajasthan to becoming an IAS officer shows how grit and perseverance can overcome any obstacle. Facing language barriers and setbacks, she turned challenges into lessons, proving that true success comes to those who never give up.

A hub for education, most of the officers hailing from Madhopatti have high-flying careers across space, atomic research, judicial services and banking.

In Rajasthan’s Tonk district, an AI-led learning initiative is helping students overcome math anxiety and improve exam results. Launched by IAS officer Saumya Jha, the programme offers personalised, bilingual support and has boosted pass rates significantly.

To the world, he was a hero of 26/11. To her, he was Papa, who brought home puppies, wiped her tears, and filled her childhood with warmth. Jui Karkare Navare shares the personal memories of a father lost in one of India’s darkest moments.

CRPF Commandant Raju Wagh cracked UPSC 2024 with AIR 871 while serving in Bastar. With disciplined study hours and support from his wife, he proved that dreams come true because of dedication.

In Anantapur, the Ananta Neru Sanrakshanam project transformed barren, drought-hit lands into thriving ecosystems through innovative water conservation. Led by Vineet Kumar IFS, and Rupak Yadav, the initiative restored at least 11 water bodies, engaging over 400 villagers in sustainable practices.