The Economic Times

'Marriage fixed in Class 10, failed UPSC three times': How a Madhya Pradesh farmer's daughter became an IFS officer with AIR 9

A 15-year-old district topper from Madhya Pradesh, Anjali Sondhiya, defied societal norms and an arranged marriage to pursue her education. Facing three UPSC exam failures and personal tragedy, her mother's unwavering support became her strength. Anjali's relentless determination culminated in an impressive All India Rank 9 in the UPSC Indian Forest Service Examination 2024, rewriting her destiny.