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Education
7th‑grade student Nidhi serves as ‘One‑Day DM’ in Hapur, raises local grievances
✍️ Amar Ujala · Delhi
🗓 14 Oct 2026, 01:31 PM
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Class‑7 pupil Nidhi was appointed as a one‑day District Magistrate in Hapur and used the platform to highlight community concerns during a public hearing.
Hapur, Uttar Pradesh – In a unique civic initiative, a seventh‑grade student named Nidhi was given the role of a one‑day District Magistrate. The program, aimed at exposing young citizens to governance, allowed her to preside over a public hearing held in the town.
During the session, Nidhi listened to residents’ complaints and articulated the issues they raised, bringing youthful perspective to the administrative forum. Her participation underscored the importance of involving school‑age children in democratic processes and community dialogue.
Local officials noted that the exercise helped bridge the gap between authorities and citizens, while also inspiring other students to engage with civic responsibilities. The event concluded with a commitment from the district administration to consider the grievances highlighted by the young DM.
The one‑day DM scheme, part of a broader effort to promote civic education, will continue in other districts, with the Hapur experience serving as a reference point for future implementations.
During the session, Nidhi listened to residents’ complaints and articulated the issues they raised, bringing youthful perspective to the administrative forum. Her participation underscored the importance of involving school‑age children in democratic processes and community dialogue.
Local officials noted that the exercise helped bridge the gap between authorities and citizens, while also inspiring other students to engage with civic responsibilities. The event concluded with a commitment from the district administration to consider the grievances highlighted by the young DM.
The one‑day DM scheme, part of a broader effort to promote civic education, will continue in other districts, with the Hapur experience serving as a reference point for future implementations.