It took the daughter of a Maharastra farmer to smash the glass ceiling and pave the way for women in the male dominion. IAS Rohini Bhajibhakare, now Rohini Bidari became the first woman collector of Salem district in Tamil Nadu since 1790.
Known for her courage, conviction and attention to detail, IAS officer Ritu Maheshwari has spearheaded a much-needed transformation in power supply companies across the country.
A Naga IAS officer’s efforts led to the construction of a 100km road effectively linking Manipur, Nagaland and Assam, without any financial aid from the government.
One of those rare government officers who combined a innovative mind with the ability to push new ideas through a slow-moving system, IAS Naresh Gangwar has not just made a tangible positive difference in the state's education system, he has also demonstrated the power of public school reform as the central driver of student outcomes and equality.