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News18
2 days ago
- Politics
- News18
Class 10 Topper In Himachal's Mandi Becomes Deputy Commissioner For A Day
Last Updated: 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। — 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.
Hindustan Times
2 days ago
- General
- Hindustan Times
Mandi student becomes DC for a day
With a view to motivating the youth to excel in the field of education and to encourage meritorious students, the Mandi district administration has initiated the 'DC for a Day' campaign and under this innovative effort, Anvi Singh of Doon village of Sarkaghat area became DC for a day. Anvi, daughter of Vikram Singh Thakur and Anita Verma, is a student of Alok Bharti Vidyalaya, Kotli. This year she has been the district topper in the 10th class examination of Himachal Pradesh School Education Board and has secured fourth position in the state. She reached the office at 9 am in the presence of Deputy Commissioner Apoorv Devgan. As soon as she sat on DC's chair, the staff formally welcomed her. Anvi's father and grandfather were also with her on this occasion. The first challenge before Anvi was the earthquake rehearsal. Anvi reached the VC room and was introduced to all the officers and she monitored the rehearsal. She also got information about various branches of the Deputy Commissioner's office. Later she also went for field inspection during which she also heard the complaints of the people and ordered the concerned departments to resolve them on the spot. Anvi called it a memorable moment and day of her life. She said that she got to know many practical things about administrative work. She expressed her gratitude to Deputy Commissioner Mandi for providing her the opportunity of 'DC for a Day'. Mandi Deputy Commissioner Apoorv Devgan said that efforts are being made at various levels to make the lives of the children of the district better.
Hindustan Times
2 days ago
- General
- Hindustan Times
Class 10 topper becomes Deputy Commissioner for a day in Himachal's Mandi
It was a day to remember in Himachal Pradesh's Mandi as Anvi Singh, a Class 10 topper, became the Deputy Commissioner under a new initiative by the district administration aimed at inspiring 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 exams and topped in the Mandi district. As a reward for her academic excellence, she was given the opportunity to serve as the Deputy Commissioner (DC) for a day under the district's new 'DC for a Day' campaign. Welcomed warmly by Deputy Commissioner Apoorva Devgan and the staff at the DC office on Friday morning, Anvi was introduced to various administrative functions and responsibilities. Her father, Vikram Singh Thakur, and grandfather accompanied her during this special day. Her first task as DC was to inspect an earthquake mock drill, where she interacted with officials and reviewed disaster management preparedness. Later, she visited different branches of the DC office to understand their roles and operations. She also participated in a public grievance session, where she listened to complaints and directed concerned departments to resolve them. Calling it the most memorable day of her life, Anvi expressed gratitude to the district administration and said the experience gave her a new perspective on governance and leadership. "Today I got to know closely the work of a Deputy Commissioner, his responsibilities and the administrative process," she said. Deputy Commissioner Apoorva Devgan said the 'DC for a Day' initiative is part of the Mandi administration's continued efforts to motivate students and develop leadership skills, confidence, and social responsibility in them. The campaign follows earlier initiatives like 'Apna Vidyalaya' and 'Apna Pustakalaya'.
