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Here is a list of 10 amazing IPS officers who gave us hope in 2017 that even a few good officers can make a huge difference in the country.

A 2009-batch IAS officer of Chhattisgarh cadre, Saurabh Kumar’s unique initiative is giving the conflict-ridden district of Dantewada a new lease of life.

Any farmer who wishes to be a member of the cooperative is given free training and saplings of the herbs.

Harihar Bazaar, a powerful grassroots initiative, is empowering the farmers of Bastar, Chhattisgarh by giving them a stable marketplace and competitive pricing for their produce.

Having been mentored by a group of IAS and IPS officers under the Dantewada district administration, Namrata attributes her achievement to those who guided and helped build her confidence for the final interview.

Bastar district in Chhattisgarh is home to some of the most unique tribal culture in India. However, the Naxalite activity around the borders of the state makes people wary of travelling there. Jinendra Parakh narrates his own experiences travelling to Bastar and how they changed his perception of the region and its people.

The Bastar district in Chattisgarh recently stood witness to a magnificent Science Fair, where 44,000 students from 637 government schools presented more than 35,000 scientific experiments. Here’s how this feat was achieved!

French travel blogger Stéphanie Langlet gained recognition for her stories of India’s tribal communities. Now, she is promoting the cause of sustainable travel in the country.

Children in Tarandul village located in southwest Chhattisgarh, now go to a school that is made out of bamboo. While till 2014 the only school in the Maoist-affected village had a primary status, students here are slowly becoming more aware of the importance of education.

This is the story of how a determined IAS officer educated and empowered the people of Dantewada, giving them the opportunity to live a fruitful life.