Best of January 2021
- Indian Masterminds Bureau
- Published on 3 Feb 2021, 11:38 am IST
- 4 minutes read
Highlights
Here are our top five stories of the month which has just gone by. These are the stories of true grit, determination and mission-like zeal which our civil servants demonstrate in the line of their duty.
- Hardworking officers of the nation
Several IAS and IPS officers of our nation work hard, day and night to provide a productive and peaceful life to the citizens of the country and we at Indian Masterminds, praise their hard work and give them a salute by covering their stories and featuring their work. From high profile investigations to sending teenagers home during lockdown; and from looking after distressed women and children to taking care of them all, these officers have work day and night for us.
As the first month of the New Year comes to an end, we showcase our top five stories of January.
AN IPS OFFICER WITH A VISION
Vikash Vaibhav, the 2003-batch officer of Bihar Cadre needs no introduction. From making high profile arrests to investigating major bomb blast cases in the state, he has received the status of one of the most capable and trustworthy IPS officers in the entire nation. But there is much more to him. Apart from the actions on field, his love for archaeology and determination in teaching the students has made him the favourite of the youth.
Read his story here: Vikash Vaibhav
THE LONG AND DANGEROUS ROAD TO THEIR HOMES
The commencement of lockdown in India was so sudden that thousands of people were unexpectedly stranded in the locations they were residing in. We have come across numerous cases of the plight of migrant workers, but no one knew or seemed to care much about the plight of teenage students left stranded without food or facilities, except one person- Mr. Om Kasera, the District Magistrate of Kota. As is well known to many, Kota in Rajasthan is the coaching hub of the country. When 60,000 frightened students getting coaching in Kota and their parents from other states were pleading to be reunited with each other, at the peak of the lockdown, IAS officer Om Kasera, went out of his way to send the teenagers home.
Read his story here: Om Kasera
HISTORY IS NOT A BUCKET OF ASHES
The 2003 batch IPS officer of Bihar cadre, Mr. Vaibhav has served as the chief police officer of many districts including Patna, has made many high-profile arrests and solved many complex cases. Currently posted as the Special Secretary (Home Department), Mr. Vaibhav was also posted in National Investigation Agency for some time. His policing career is full of milestones. But while on one side, Mr. Vaibhav carries the image of a ‘Dabangg’ (fearless) police officer, on another side he is a person of many creative interests. Passionate about photography, he likes to explore the rich history and heritage of India with equal fervor.
Read his story here: Vikash Vaibhav
HELPING OUT CHILD BEGGARS AND HAPLESS WOMEN, SHE’S A MESSIAH IN KHAKI
On every traffic signal of the country, one thing that you’re certain to find is little kids begging for some money. In Noida, the vast industrial and residential township in the neighborhood of Delhi, a fresh start has been made to find the root of this perennial problem and help the kids and their families out of this miserable state of affairs. The officer leading the drive is Noida’s DCP (in charge of women and children), Ms. Vrinda Shukla. Looking after the women and children in need, she launched several initiatives and made numerous efforts to stop child begging and domestic violence. Her efforts have brought many changes in the Noida region of Western Uttar Pradesh.
Read her story here: Vrinda Shukla
TAKING CARE OF THEM ALL
When the lockdown was announced, thousands of migrant workers left for their ancestral and permanent homes in panic. They travelled sans food and shelter and at times even a proper transport, forced to move on foot for hundreds of kilometres. They were making an exodus from their place of work with a hope for a better situation in their home. While the metro cities only had to see and manage their journey, the challenge was much bigger for the states from which they belonged and were moving back to. The situation was similar in the Purnea district of Bihar, were more than one lakh migrants were expected to return. Given the pandemic and ensuing lockdown, it was not an easy job to help them settle and also take care of their basic necessities. In these times, under the leadership of District Magistrate Rahul Kumar, these migrants not only reached their home safely but also started to earn their wages.
Read his story here: Rahul Kumar
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