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An Indian state once known for safety concerns just reported a dramatic 16% drop in crimes against women in 2025. The progress extends even further for the state's most vulnerable communities, with some crime categories down by half.
Mohit from Narnaul, Haryana, cracked one of India's toughest exams and discovered that IIT Mandi offered more than just engineering excellence. Three years later, the once-reserved small-town student leads the campus Writing Club and has learned the power of teamwork.
Haryana's groundbreaking AI-powered feedback portal let everyday citizens shape their state budget, collecting over 11,000 suggestions in just three weeks. It's the first time AI has been used this way in Indian governance, turning budget planning into a truly democratic process.
In villages across Haryana and Rajasthan, women who once sat silent in community meetings are now shaping village decisions, thanks to a grassroots radio station that's broadcasting their concerns and amplifying their voices. Community Radio Connect FM 107.8 is transforming how rural communities share information and who gets to participate.
Products made by inmates from 18 prisons across Haryana are drawing crowds at one of India's largest craft fairs. The initiative is helping prisoners learn valuable skills while changing how society sees them.
Thirty-six police officers in India, aged 39 to 45, won court approval to skip a physically demanding training course they felt was too strenuous for their age. The ruling respects their choice to forgo promotions rather than risk their health.
Devika Sihag just became only the third Indian woman ever to win a BWF Super 300 badminton title, joining legends PV Sindhu and Saina Nehwal. The 20-year-old from Haryana dominated at the Thailand Masters, marking a breakthrough moment in her rising career.
Students in Haryana can now wear religious and cultural items during exams without fear of being turned away. The new policy protects Sikh students carrying kirpans and married women wearing mangalsutras at testing centers across the state.