Gurugram, May 31 -- Women are occupying some of the most powerful positions in administration and policing in Jhajjar is a matter of pride, said Haryana chief minister Nayab Singh Saini. The district is setting an example for the rest of the state by demonstrating how investment in girls' education and empowerment can transform society, he told HT on Saturday. "Jhajjar's transformation is an achievement for Haryana and a milestone in our journey towards women-led development. It is a proud moment that a district once associated with gender imbalance is today being led by women officers in key positions. Their success sends a powerful message that daughters, when given opportunities, education and support, can excel in every sphere of governance and leadership," Saini said. Jhajjar is among the few districts in Haryana where several top administrative and policing positions are held by women. These include deputy commissioner Varsha Khangwal, commissioner of police Dr Rajshree Singh, DCP Headquarters Deepti Garg, additional deputy commissioner Saloni Sharma and DCP Dhaarna Yadav. Key departments are also headed by women - Nisha Tanwar leads the district development and panchayat department, Dr Manju Kadian serves as civil surgeon, Shweta Sharma heads the district welfare department, Anju is the district town planner, and Renu Bala oversees social welfare initiatives. Jhajjar recorded a sex ratio of 862 women per 1,000 men in the 2011 Census and a child sex ratio of 782 in the 0-6 age group. Though the sex ratio at birth has improved over the years, the district continues to rank among the lower in Haryana. Deputy commissioner Varsha Khangwal said women in leadership carry responsibilities beyond administration. "We are conscious that young girls and their families are watching us. When parents see women serving as deputy commissioner, police commissioner or heading departments, it changes perceptions. We're not here as exceptions; we're here as examples of what is possible," she said. Commissioner of police Dr Rajshree Singh said the district's landscape reflects years of social reform. "Jhajjar was once discussed for its poor sex ratio. Today, it is being recognised for women in leadership. When daughters are educated and empowered, they become decision-makers, officers and leaders. Women in these roles motivates parents to invest in their daughters' future," she said. Haryana's broader push towards women-led governance has been strengthened through 50% reservation for women in Panchayati Raj Institutions, greater administrative representation and focused investments in girls' education, safety and financial empowerment....