The Economic Times

From village to IFS: Chhattisgarh youth shares journey from tendu leaf collection to gazetted officer

Hailing from a forest-dependent family in Chhattisgarh's Raigarh district, Ajay Gupta achieved an All India Rank of 91 in the IFS and 452 in the civil services. His success, supported by scholarships and his deep connection to forests, inspires his community and highlights the aspirations of rural youth.