The Economic Times

She once struggled to afford Rs 2 bus fare, and suffered starvation and abuse by in-laws. Today, she is an IAS officer. Who is Savita Pradhan?

Savita Pradhan battled with extreme poverty growing up. She was married off young and had to face domestic abuse, including starvation and physical assault from her in-laws and husband. However, she eventually decided enough was enough and left her in-law's home, completed her higher education and went on to crack the UPSC exam.