What is special about Hari Chandana IAS?

Srinivas
3 min readOct 13, 2023

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Hari Chandana IAS

Hari Chandana IAS is a trailblazing civil servant known for her remarkable achievements and pioneering initiatives. She has achieved numerous “firsts” in her career, showcasing her dedication to public service and innovation:

1. Securing multiple crores of CSR Funds: HariChandana IAS leads from the front in securing huge amounts under CSR demonstrating her credibility as an integrity first officer and her ability to synchronise efforts and take the corporate world hand in hand in moulding infrastructure at the grass roots level.

2. Green ISO 14001 Certification: She earned the distinction of being the first IAS officer to obtain the ISO 14001 certification for a green government building, emphasizing her commitment to environmentally sustainable practices.

3. Feed the Need Fridges: Hari Chandana initiated the “Feed the Need Fridges” project with the motto “No one should sleep with hunger,” addressing food insecurity and providing a lifeline to those in need.

4. Innovative #PetPark: As the first IAS officer in South India, she conceptualized and executed the first #petpark, creating a unique recreational space for pets and their owners.

5. Utilizing #Drones for Public Health: Hari Chandana harnessed the power of drones for aerial spraying to combat mosquitos, malaria, and dengue, revolutionizing public health efforts.

6. Using #Robots for Sanitation: She introduced robots for sewerage cleaning, prioritizing the dignity and safety of municipal staff while improving sanitation services.

7. Recycling #Plastic for Pavements: Hari Chandana pioneered the use of recycled plastic for pavements, addressing plastic waste while enhancing infrastructure.

8. Innovative #LooCafes: She inaugurated “LooCafes” with a self-sustaining revenue model, offering clean and accessible washrooms to the public free of cost.

9. Empowering #Women with Mobile #SheToilets: Hari Chandana provided mobile SheToilets for women on the move, ensuring access to safe and hygienic sanitation facilities.

10. Accessible #Medical Consultancy: She started #TConsult, offering free medical consultancy services to all, furthering healthcare accessibility.

11. CSR-Funded 100 Bed #Hospital: Hari Chandana created a 100-bed hospital exclusively funded through CSR contributions, improving healthcare access for the community.

12. Promoting Ethnic Art and Heritage: She actively promotes ethnic art in public places, preserving cultural heritage and fostering artistic expression.

13. Reviving #StepWells: Hari Chandana played a vital role in reviving and preserving historic stepwells in Narayanpet, preserving architectural heritage.

14. #PinkToilets for Women: As the FIRST IAS officer, she initiated #PinkToilets run by women for women, prioritizing gender-sensitive sanitation.

These groundbreaking achievements demonstrate Hari Chandana’s dedication to public welfare, innovative thinking, and her ability to drive positive change in various aspects of governance and community development. Indeed #SheInspiresUs

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