What is particularly commendable is that the IAS officer is now stepping out of the comforts of his chamber to meet the disabled and elderly persons who come to meet him on the ground floor, to save them the trouble of having to climb stairs painstakingly until the lift is installed.
This is the story of how this doctor-turned-IAS officer from Karnataka, came to be loved and respected as the People’s District Collector (DC) in Mizoram.
As citizens, we are losing faith in the government officials. However, more than ever, it is at this juncture that it is important to share any positive news that reinstates our faith in governance and those involved in it.
Time and again, this gutsy officer has made headlines not only for running successful campaigns in the districts she was posted to but also for standing strong as a gritty and determined role model who refuses to bow down under political pressure.
Thanks to IAS officer Kailash Chand Meena's people-centric initiatives, a much-needed transformation is slowly but steadily rolling in to the desert city of Jaisalmer.
Suhas Shivanna is an IAS officer from the 2012 batch, who became the 30th collector of the district last year and has ever since, been making waves across the state for many of his innovative and developmental initiatives for the tribal communities in the district.
A brilliant IAS officer and strategic thinker, K Subrahmanyam played a key role in shaping Indian defense and security policies for almost half a century.