Rohtak (Haryana): In a remarkable example of community-driven educational transformation, Jindran village in Haryana‘s Rohtak district has turned a former baraat ghar (community wedding hall) into a modern, air-conditioned library and free coaching centre, nurturing the dreams of hundreds of students aspiring to become IAS officers, doctors, lecturers and other professionals.
The initiative, entirely funded through community contributions, has been quietly shaping young lives for the past eight years with one clear goal—to produce Jindran’s first IAS officer.
A Village of Achievers, Still Waiting for Its First IAS Officer
Jindran has long been known for producing distinguished personalities. It is the native village of Kargil War martyr Naik Balwan Singh and the place where Chandigarh Director General of Police (DGP) Sagar Preet Hoodacompleted his schooling up to Class VIII at the government school.
The village has also produced Additional District and Sessions Judge Surinder Kumar, currently posted in Uttar Pradesh’s Moradabad, and renowned eye specialist Dr. Ramesh Hooda of PGIMS Rohtak.
Despite these achievements, the village has yet to produce an IAS officer—a dream that has united the community.
From Wedding Celebrations to Competitive Exams
Instead of waiting for government assistance, nearly 25 working professionals associated with Utthan Yuva Vikas Samiti, with support from villagers, transformed the old baraat ghar into a modern learning centre.
Today, the facility features:
- Air-conditioned reading halls
- High-speed Wi-Fi
- Computers
- CCTV surveillance
- Thousands of books
- Free access for every student
The library has become a hub for UPSC, NEET, SSC and other competitive examination aspirants.
Free Coaching for Every Student
To strengthen the academic environment, the committee appointed teacher Sunita Rani, selected from three candidates, to oversee educational activities.
Every evening, she conducts free coaching classes, helps schoolchildren with homework and mentors aspirants preparing for competitive examinations.
The initiative has significantly reduced the financial burden on families who would otherwise have to spend heavily on private coaching.
Community Bears the Entire Cost
Running the library requires nearly ₹50,000 every month, covering electricity, internet, staff salaries and maintenance.
The expenses are voluntarily met by members of the youth club, while the village panchayat provides institutional support.
Speaking about the initiative, Surender Hooda, Block Education Officer, said the library belongs to the entire village. “The village owns this library, and every student is welcome here, irrespective of caste or gender.”
DGP Sagar Preet Hooda Encourages Rural Talent
Chandigarh DGP Sagar Preet Hooda, who studied in the village government school, believes talented students from rural India only need the right opportunities.
According to him, there is no shortage of talent in villages, but students require proper guidance, a conducive learning environment and timely career counselling.
He said that people who have succeeded have a responsibility to create opportunities for the next generation.
Changing Lives Beyond UPSC
Village Sarpanch Promila Devi said the library has transformed the social atmosphere of Jindran.
She noted that evenings once spent idly are now devoted to studying and career preparation.
The impact is already visible:
- Somveer Singh prepared at the library before becoming a Government Lecturer in 2025.
- Indu Hooda cleared NEET in 2024 and is now pursuing MBBS.
- Ishika Rani, who cracked NEET in 2023, is also studying medicine.
For girls in particular, the centrally located library has become a safe and accessible alternative to travelling nearly 20 kilometres to Rohtak for coaching.
A Shared Dream
Today, the former wedding hall echoes not with music and celebrations but with the quiet determination of students reading books, attending coaching sessions and preparing for competitive examinations.
For the people of Jindran, the transformation is about more than a building—it represents a collective dream that one day, the village will proudly celebrate its first IAS officer.
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