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

Cracking the UPSC (Union Public Service Commission) examination is no easy feat, especially for candidates from rural India who often face limited resources and opportunities. But for Anjali Sondhiya, the challenges extended far beyond academics.

Born into a farming family in the remote village of Chandrapura in Madhya Pradesh, Anjali was forced to battle social expectations, family pressures, personal tragedy and repeated setbacks on her journey to success.

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