In 1973, IAS officer Yogendra Narain's posting to Muzaffarnagar as district magistrate led him to assist the Banwariya community, who faced police harassment due to historical stigma. Narain's intervention included establishing a school, promoting education and employment, and ending police harassment. Over five decades, his efforts resulted in around 130 villagers securing government jobs, transforming the community's prospects.
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