The roads that were once littered with waste and faced rampant open-defecation are clean, and lined with lush trees. The village is lit with solar lights, boasting of pucca homes painted in uniform colours, a skill development centre, a meditation centre, and even a public library!
A native of Salva village in the Mendhar district, Dr Rehana Basheer had never thought that she would pursue civil services as a career option, let alone secure an excellent rank.