IAS

Few Indians know that, in 1961, IAS officer KG Badlani headed Dadra and Nagar Haveli as its prime minister for one whole day. Here's the fascinating story behind this unique incident in Indian polity.

The message contained an image of Malarkodi, moving on the road with the help of her hands and knees. The message also urged the collector to give the woman a tricycle.

Spending ₹50,000, Garima Singh got the entire building freshly painted with alphabets adorning the walls and had a bright hoarding fixed at the entrance.

The Election Commission of India has selected two officers for the national award for best electoral practices.

In January 2017, the administration launched ‘Udaan’ – a campaign to ensure that all girls in the district are enrolled in schools by June 2018.

Previously stationed in Alappuzha, Girija was faced with the monumental task of reviving a near-extinct stream, issued by court order. A task which had not been completed, for the last four years.

This move has several implications for youth interested in careers in the government administrative services. Here’s what you need to know.

An exemplary IAS officer from the 2013 batch of the AGMUT (Arunachal Pradesh-Goa-Mizoram-Union Territories) cadre, he is known for finalising recruitment rules in the South Delhi Municipal Corporation that were pending for over 30 years.

Rajesh Pravakar Patil and his team managed to execute the difficult task, and the villagers no longer need to walk 5 km to fetch water.

Mandhare's motive is to change the relationship between civilians and government officials