Ved Prakash, a resident of Govindpur village in Mathura, Uttar Pradesh, faced immense difficulties in receiving higher education. His father, working as a labourer, struggled to make the ends meet. Aiming for a better life, Ved Prakash completed his schooling from a government school. Despite financial difficulties, Ved remained determined to pursue competitive examinations and persevered through the setbacks. Eventually, Ved Prakash’s efforts paid off when he succeeded in the UPPSC 2021 exam. Presently, he serves as a Block Development Officer in Aligarh. 

Education

Since childhood, Ved Prakash excelled in his studies. He scored brilliant grades in class 10 and 12, and he aspired to pursue a career in civil services. However, receiving further education seemed unattainable due to his family’s financial constraints. Despite the challenges, he completed his graduation and postgraduation from KRPG College, Mathura. He provided tuition classes to young children to pay for his education. During difficult times, he even worked as a labourer alongside his father. 

Preparing for UPPSC

Ved Prakash embarked on his journey in the year 2017. Initially, he prepared for the competitive examinations through self-study, later he enrolled in a coaching centre for two years. Remarkably, he also cleared the UGC-NET exam a total of four times. In 2020, he received support from a government coaching centre in Hapur. He was able to continue his preparation without worrying about the finances. During his time at the coaching centre, he abstained from celebrating festivals like Holi and Diwali, showing his remarkable dedication to his dreams. 

Enduring challenges

Ved Prakash appeared for several competitive exams. Disappointment set in when he couldn’t make it to the final list, but he never gave up on his dreams. He kept pushing himself to do better. His elder brother, who secured a teaching position, provided valuable support and guidance to him. Ved sat for exams like Lower PCS, Review Officer, and UP PGT.

Achieving success 

Ved Prakash highlights the role our families play in the pursuit of our dreams. He believes that one must talk about their worries and disappointments with their families, as their encouragement serves as a powerful motivator. He was able to achieve success as he received tremendous support from his loved ones. Ved made his family proud by achieving success in UPPSC 2021.