Reported By Indrajeet Singh
Adiba Anam Ashfaque Ahmed, a student from Yavatmal district in Maharashtra, has made her mark in the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) results. She secured the 142nd rank and is the daughter of an auto-rikshaw driver, Ashfaque Ahmed. Her achievement is a proud moment for the tribal-dominated Yavatmal district.
Even though there are limited UPSC coaching classes and facilities in Yavatmal, many students are working hard to reach their goals. Some travel to cities like Pune, Mumbai, and Delhi to prepare for the exam. Others, who cannot afford to move due to financial issues, are studying through online courses and doing their best to succeed.
Adiba is now on her way to becoming Maharashtra’s first Muslim woman IAS officer, a moment many in her community see as historic.
Adiba’s Journey
Adiba Anam Ashfaque Ahmed’s family does not own a house, and she is the daughter of poet Ashfaque Shad. He drives a rented auto-rickshaw and lives in a rented house. According to reports, the rikshaw he drives is not his own.
Adiba started her early education at Zafarnagar Zilla Parishad Urdu Primary School, where she stuided from Class 1 to Class 7. She then completed her studies from Class 8 to 10 at Zilla Parishad Ex-Government Girls High School.
From Maths Graduate to IAS Officer
Adiba completed her 11th and 12th grade at Zilla Parishad Ex-Government College in Yavatmal. After that, she pursued a B.Sc. in Mathematics from Inamdar Senior College in Pune. She then joined a coaching academy in Pune to take UPSC foundation classes. Adiba cleared the UPSC exam in her fourth attempt.
‘I Wanted to become a doctor’
According to a report by ETV Bharat, Adiba says that her dream has come true. She shared, “I wanted to become a doctor, but due to a lack of resources, it wasn’t possible. I felt discouraged. But then, Nizamuddin Shaikh, the secretary of Seva NGO in Yavatmal, inspired me. He told me how becoming an IAS officer could help serve society and the country. He encouraged me.”
She added,’I decided to try for UPSC. When I failed in my first attempt, I was disappointed, but I didn’t give up. I kept trying and succeeded in my fourth attempt. When my parents heard the news of my success, they were emotional, and tears of joy filled their eyes’
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