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PCS officer Savita Pradhan’s fearless fight against domestic violence

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Savita Pradhan was born in Balaghat district of Madhya Pradesh

She was the first girl from her village to complete class 10 studies. 
 

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When Savita Pradhan was in class 11, a marriage proposal came her way.

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Savita Pradhan was married off at the young age of 16.

She was just a child and her husband was 12 years older than her. 
 

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At that tender age, Savita Pradhan was subjected to domestic violence.

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Savita Pradhan ate her meals hiding in the bathroom.

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Savita Pradhan gave birth to two sons before she turned 19.

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Challenges of life

Savita even thought of attempting suicide but changed her mind for the sake of her children.

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Beginning of something new

At the age of 21, Savita moved out of her husband’s house with her sons and started a new life. 
 

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Savita Pradhan worked at a parlour to earn a living.

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Savita Pradhan learned about the MPPSC exams

She devoted 16 to 18 hours of her day for MPPSC preparation.
 

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A truly inspiring woman

Savita Pradhan cleared the exams in her first attempt and became a PCS officer.

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