Bijapur district in Chhattisgarh, India, has transformed from being the worst-affected area by Maoism to achieving the highest class 10 pass percentage in the state, with a remarkable increase from 85.40% to 96.06% this year. The district also improved its class 12 pass percentage from 80.35% to 95.63%. This educational turnaround is credited to a series of strategic reforms initiated by District Collector Sambit Mishra, who conducted a survey revealing that nearly 10,000 children had dropped out of school. In response, the district recruited 68 new teachers and implemented regular performance reviews, ensuring that weaker students received the necessary support. Attendance rates were boosted to over 90% through active monitoring by district officials. The results were impressive, with 4,111 students appearing for the exams this year, and 3,942 passing, including a doubling of students achieving first-class marks. The success story highlights the resilience of the community and the impact of focused educational initiatives.