Hari Chandana’s illustrious career stands out as an inspiration and towering achievement, especially in a field where women have traditionally been underrepresented. As an IAS officer from the 2010 batch, she carved a niche through her stellar performance and a series of firsts. Chandana has not just broken glass ceilings but also boundaries of conventional governance models. #Women_Empowerment #Role_Model  

While the natural sciences see a good gender balance, when it comes to a technology-oriented field like civil services, women constituted just 23% of the recent UPSC batch. However, exceptional officers like Chandana are leading change by example – helming complex roles like managing Hyderabad’s infrastructure and urban planning to revamping rural district administration.

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From innovations like she-toilets to bridge construction and e-governance apps, Chandana has brought deep strategic planning and sharp execution skills to deliver outstanding outcomes. Even more remarkably, she has championed women empowerment side-by-side through initiatives specially tailored for rural SHG entrepreneurs. #Rural_Development #SHG_Empowerment

With her proven track record of groundbreaking work, Chandana has established herself as a role model for women aspiring to top leadership positions in bureaucratic circles. Her versatility combined with her ability to push boundaries of public administration make her a true star. #True_Role_Model #Women_Leaders