Meet IAS officer, who belongs to tribal family, cracked UPSC exam in fourth attempt, secured AIR...

At the age of 23, IAS Manisha Dharve from Bondarnya village in Khargone's Jhirniya block, achieved success in the UPSC 2023 on her fourth attempt, securing a rank of 257. Despite facing multiple failures, Manisha never gave up. She believed in her hard work, and today she stands as a proud IAS officer. Her education started at an Anganwadi in her village.

Her father, Gangaram Dharve, an engineer, chose to work in the village instead of a big city to educate local children. He and his wife Jamna Dharve, a government school teacher, ensured Manisha received a good education locally.

Manisha was always a bright student. She completed her education up to the 8th grade in a government school and finished her 10th and 12th grades in schools in Khargone. She chose Mathematics and Science for her 12th-grade subjects but always dreamed of becoming an officer.

Manisha scored 75% in her 10th-grade exams and 78% in her 12th-grade exams. She then pursued a B.Sc. in Computer Science from Holkar College in Indore. After graduation, she decided to prepare for the UPSC exam and sought her parents' permission to go to Delhi. Initially, her family was hesitant, but they eventually agreed.

Despite her hard work, Manisha failed her first attempt and returned to her village. She faced criticism but remained dedicated. After three failed attempts, her determination paid off when she finally cracked the UPSC exam in 2023.

Manisha's story is a perfect example of determination and hardwork, showing that with commitment and self-belief, success is possible, no matter the obstacles.