Watch: Tamil Nadu locals believe Tanjore IAS Officer is 'world's best collector'

Gowtham Kannan, co-founder of the Village Bells Foundation, an NGO based in Tamil Nadu, recently shared an inspiring story about Tanjore's District Collector, IAS officer Priyanka Balasubramanian. Known for her exceptional dedication and transformative work, Priyanka has earned the title of "world's best Collector" in the hearts of the people she serves.

Gowtham Kannan recently took to LinkedIn to share a heartwarming video of Tanjore¡¯s District Collector, IAS officer Priyanka Balasubramanian.

In the video, which aired on a state news channel, Priyanka is seen asking an elderly woman, who had removed her footwear to meet her, to wear her shoes and come back.

In a thoughtful gesture, Priyanka also offered the woman tender coconut water to help her cool down in the heat. The elderly woman was visibly touched by Priyanka's kindness.

Priyanka's warmth extended to children as well, as she chatted with them, asking if they enjoyed their food, with the same care as if she were speaking to her own family.

Kannan shares that the people of Tanjore proudly say they've never seen such a kind-hearted collector before.

Kannan also highlighted Priyanka¡¯s impressive educational background, mentioning that she completed her engineering degree from the College of Engineering, Guindy, and studied management at the Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore.

In the comments, people were full of praise for her leadership.

One person wrote, "Good one! She knows how to treat fellow human beings with kindness."

Another added, "Priyanka IAS is truly inspiring! Her genuine care for the community makes her a remarkable leader."

Many echoed these sentiments, admiring her compassion and leadership skills.

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