Class 10 Topper In Himachal's Mandi Becomes Deputy Commissioner For A Day

News18

07-06-2025

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Anvi Singh, a Class 10 student from Mandi, Himachal Pradesh, served as Deputy Commissioner for a day, overseeing an earthquake drill and public grievance sessions.
It was a proud and unforgettable day in Mandi, Himachal Pradesh, as Anvi Singh, a bright Class 10 student, took charge as the Deputy Commissioner for a day — a part of a unique initiative launched by the district administration to encourage and inspire young achievers.
Anvi, a student of Alok Bharti School in Kotli and a resident of Doon village in Sarkaghat, secured the fourth position in the Class 10 Himachal Pradesh Board of School Education (HPBOSE) exams and emerged as the district topper. Recognising her academic excellence, she was selected to serve as the Deputy Commissioner under the newly introduced 'DC for a Day' campaign.
शिक्षा क्षेत्र में युवाओं को उत्कृष्ट प्रदर्शन के लिए प्रेरित करने व मेधावी छात्रों को प्रोत्साहन के दृष्टिगत जिला प्रशासन ने 'DC for a day' अभियान की पहल की है। इस अभिनव प्रयास के तहत HPBoSE की 10वीं कक्षा की जिला में टॉपर रही सरकाघाट क्षेत्र की अन्वी सिंह एक दिन के लिए DC बनी। pic.twitter.com/ujIYqPABsg — DC Mandi (@dcmandi) June 6, 2025
On Friday morning, Anvi was warmly received at the DC office by Deputy Commissioner Apoorva Devgan and the staff, as reported by PTI. She was given a tour of various administrative sections and briefed on the responsibilities involved in district-level governance. Her father, Vikram Singh Thakur, and grandfather accompanied her during this special experience.
Her day as the DC began with overseeing an earthquake mock drill. She interacted with officials, assessed the drill, and reviewed the district's disaster preparedness. She later visited multiple departments within the DC office to understand their functions and participated in a public grievance redressal session, where she heard complaints and issued directions for resolution.
Describing the experience as the most unforgettable day of her life, Anvi thanked the district administration for the opportunity. 'Today I got to know closely the work of a Deputy Commissioner, his responsibilities and the administrative process," she told PTI, reflecting on her hands-on exposure to governance and leadership.
Deputy Commissioner Apoorva Devgan shared that the 'DC for a Day' initiative aims to foster leadership qualities, confidence, and a sense of social responsibility among students. The campaign builds on past efforts like 'Apna Vidyalaya' and 'Apna Pustakalaya' to support student development and community engagement.