Class 10 topper becomes Deputy Commissioner for a day in Himachal's Mandi
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'.
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