IAS officer

Amidst the constant taunts from relatives, spending hours on travelling to the classes and taking the numerous tests, staying up at night to study, and making sure her troubles did not disturb her mentally, IAS Komal Ganatra emerged as a fighter.

The inspiration to do so stemmed from a near-death experience, the resultant trauma and a life-changing realisation.

The Winter Tour, popularly known as Bharat Darshan, as the name suggests, is just that – a journey into India’s hinterlands and attachments with various governmental and private organisations to understand India better.

“I followed a very simple rule – study with the intention of clearing the examination."

She also struck down heavily on sand and liquor mafia, illegal road construction, black marketing of gas cylinders, all while fighting political pressure from local leaders.

Wednesday was a dark day in the lives of his near and dear ones and also people in both states who have witnessed his work through the years.

What makes the participation of a senior officer like Randeep Dev in such public service initiatives even more praiseworthy is that he kept his identity anonymous throughout the drive.

While good command over English helps, candidates have cracked the exam and given the interview in their regional languages as well.

Unwilling to be stifled by red-tapism, these 10 dedicated civil servants went above and beyond their duty in 2018 to change India for the better.

“It is extremely important for aspirants to be prepared for the failures and the learnings that come with it. One would rather do something and regret the failure, rather than not doing it and regretting that.”