Shimla, Jan. 5 -- Mamta Verma's appointment as Director General of DD News has resonated far beyond an official order, carrying with it a deeply personal and humane story rooted in Himachal Pradesh.
A 1994-batch officer, Verma hails from Himachal Pradesh, where her early years were shaped by discipline, learning, and the inculcation of values.
She was educated in institutions long known for nurturing leadership among young women.
For many in the state, her elevation is also a continuation of a family tradition of public service. Mamta Verma is the daughter of former Himachal Pradesh Director General of Police R R Verma, a respected officer whose life remains an inspiration even in his nineties.
Locals still recall with warmth how R.R. V...