Motivational Story  

Harshita Singh worked at a law firm in Delhi. She achieved 27^th rank in MPPSC-J exams and then appeared for the UPPSC-J examinations and came out shining by securing a rank 6th in the exams.

While doing his engineering, Ajmer’s Shobhit Soni came up with the idea of building a company for making kulhad glasses. He has around 42 plants all over the country and earns in lakhs.

Rajasthan’s Tejaswi Chandela was honoured with the title of Young Pastry Chef of the Year at the inaugural event held at Taj Lands, Mumbai. Through years of dedication to her craft, she has acquired excellent expertise and skills. Her social media accounts boast of millions of followers. She travels to various cities of Rajasthan with an aim of bringing local and traditional sweets to the global stage.

Manu Agrawal is a resident of Jhansi. He appeared for AIEEE exams and pursued a BCA degree. In the year 2016, Manu Agrawal did an internship with a stipend of Rs 10,000. Later, he earned an MCA degree. While pursuing his MCA, Manu Agrawal applied for jobs at several companies. He faced disappointment when he got rejected from 35 companies. Then, Microsoft offered him a full-time job with a package of Rs 1.9 crore in Seattle, USA.

IAS Varun Baranwal is a resident of Boisar, Maharashtra. Varun lost his father when he was still a school student. After completing his class 10th, he took the responsibility of running the household. Due to financial constraints, he discontinued his studies and started repairing bicycles. An acquaintance of Varun, who was also a doctor, helped him secure admission in a college. With sheer dedication and consistent practice for 8 years, Varun Baranwal became a UPSC topper.

Mohammad Kasim is a resident of Sambhal. He spent his childhood washing dishes for his father’s hand cart business. As he grew older, Kasim set up his own stall, selling haleem (a stew-based dish). He worked at his stall from 6 am to 8 pm. In 2012, Kasim shut down his cart business and moved to Aligarh for higher education. He qualified for the UGC NET exam after completing his LLM. Kasim secured 135^th rank in UPPSC-J in 2023.

Dev Kumar Verma’s childhood was full of struggles and hardships. He gave tuition classes and worked as an LIC agent to support his higher studies. When he secured a government job, he decided to make a difference in the lives of children who were involved in coal picking, particularly in Dhanbad. Dev established his first Ekal School in Dhanbad and started giving free education. Currently, there are more than 50 Ekal Schools operating in various states.

Chef Zulfiqar Hussain is a famous chef from Lucknow. His father used to work in the railways. The family faced financial difficulties and lived in a small house.  Zulfiqar received his education through a scholarship. He gained valuable experience working with some of the world’s leading chefs in Dubai. After returning to Lucknow, he became a consultant for approximately 30 to 35 hotels, restaurants, and clubs. In 2018, he established his own company.

Priya Singh is a resident of Mansarovar Colony, Bulandshahr. Her father works as an inspector in Mathura. Her grandfather is a retired SHO. Priya earned an MSc in Physics from Chaudhary Charan Singh University, Meerut. In 2017, Priya cleared the UPPSC exam in her first attempt and secured a position in the Income Tax Department. She attempted the exams again and achieved her goal of becoming a Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) in 2018.

Maniram Sharma is a resident of Alwar, Rajasthan. His father used to work as a labourer and his mother his visually challenged. Maniram also had a hearing disability. After completing his schooling, his father tried to secure a job for him at the BDO’s office, but he faced rejection. In UPSC 2009 exam, he cleared the exams the third time, and accomplished his dream of becoming an IAS officer.
 

Raji Ashok, a 51-year-old woman, has been driving an auto rickshaw on the streets of Chennai for the last 25 years. She provides free rides for small children, elderly women, and those in need who may not have the means to pay. Raji’s auto is equipped with a first aid kit containing essentials like paracetamol, cotton buds, bandages, and surgical pads. Additionally, she provides water bottles and biscuits to her customers, ensuring that they have refreshments during the journey.

Jetaram Chaudhary grew up in a life of poverty, and despite all the challenges he faced, he established a company worth Rs 215 crore. Services like KYC, bill payments, money transfer, mini-ATM, ticket booking, e-Mitra are provided on the platform.

Dr Kaynat Kazi is a resident of Firozabad, Uttar Pradesh. She is an avid solo traveller. Over the last four years, Dr Kaynat Kazi has journeyed more than 2.5 lakh kilometres. She has authored a total of 10 books. She is also a photographer and motivational speaker. 
 

IAS Kumar Anurag is a resident of Katihar district of Bihar. He completed his schooling with excellent grades, however, after that he went through a time, when his studies overwhelmed him. Despite all the challenges, he persevered and cracked the UPSC exams twice. In his second attempt, he became an IAS officer by securing 48th rank.
 

Gaurav Kaushal is a resident of Haryana. In the year 2012, Gaurav cleared the UPSC exams, secured employment in Indian Defence Estates Service with an All India Rank of 38^th. He quit from his service and launched mentorship programmes for IAS aspirants.