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India.com
30-04-2025
- General
- India.com
Meet Maharashtra's first Muslim woman IAS officer, daughter of an autorickshaw driver, cracked UPSC with AIR..., her name is...
Adiba Anam has become the first Muslim woman IAS officer from Maharashtra. (File) UPSC Success Story: The UPSC Civil Services Examination is arguably the toughest recruitment test in the country and aspirants who succeed in clearing this formidable exam often have a remarkable and inspiring journey behind them, filled with perseverance, hard work, dedication, and perhaps most importantly, the drive to achieve something significant in their lives. One such individual is Adiba Anam, the daughter of a humble autorickshaw driver in Yavatmal district of Maharashtra, who scripted history by becoming the first Muslim woman IAS officer from the state. Who is UPSC topper Adiba Anam? Born in a financially-constrained home in Yavatmal, Maharashtra, Adiba Anam did not have much while growing up, but her parents, especially her father, the family's financial hardships to affect their daughter's education. 'My parents never let financial hardship become an excuse. They believed education would open every door,' Adiba said in a recent interview. The young woman says she learned perseverance and hard work from her father, Ashfaq Sheikh, who worked long hours to feed his family. Maharashtra's first Muslim woman IAS After completing her schooling, Adiba Anam earned a Bachelors degree in Mathematics from a local college in Pune, and started preparations for the UPSC Civil Services Examination, and realise her childhood dream of joining civil services. Adiba worked hard and engrossed herself in studies, but like everything else in her life, the path was not easy as she was met with failure on her first two attempts. However, Adiba, 27, did not let the failures affect her morale, kept working hard, and ultimately her perseverance paid off when she aced the 2024 UPSC CSE with an impressive All India Rank (AIR) of 142, and has been accorded the Indian Administrative Service (IAS) cadre, thus scripting history by becoming the first Muslim woman from Maharashtra to become an IAS officer. When the results were announced, Adiba reportedly broke down into tears of joy, saying that her success was not only for herself, but for every young woman who dares to dream and break societal barriers. 'Want to ensure no girls abandons her dreams' Notably, for Adiba, the inspiration to become a civil servant came during her childhood when she used to visit an NGO run by her maternal uncle, where she met bureaucrats who worked on education and health projects. 'I realized the power an honest officer has to change lives,' she says. Now that Adiba Anam is herself an IAS officer, she aims to work for the upliftment of the downtrodden in sectors like health, education, and women's empowerment, and said she wants to ensure that 'no girl abandons her dreams because of where she was born or how little her family earns.' Adiba's UPSC success has brought joy and pride to the entire Yavatmal district with neighbours thronging her home in droves to congratulate the family, especially her father, Ashfaq Sheikh, who ensured that his daughter had every chance to achieve her dreams, despite the family's financial burdens. 'She always carried bigger dreams than what life gave us,' he said. 'Now, she will carry others with her, too,' Ashfaq said.
News18
29-04-2025
- Politics
- News18
Who Is Adiba Anam? Auto Driver's Daughter Set To Become Maharashtra's First Muslim Woman IAS Officer
Last Updated: Adiba Anam secure AIR 142 in UPSC Exam 2024 and became the first Muslim woman from Maharashtra to crack the civil services exam. With her fourth attempt, Adiba Anam, the daughter of an autorickshaw driver from Maharashtra's Yavatmal district, has created history—becoming the first Muslim woman from the state to clear the UPSC Civil Services Exam. Ranked 142nd in the All India list for 2024, her journey from a modest background to the country's top bureaucracy is a powerful reminder that determination can break any barrier. Adiba's roots lie in a family that struggled financially but never compromised on the value of education. Her father, Ashfaq Ahmed, couldn't pursue studies and turned to driving an autorickshaw to support the family. Still, the belief in education ran deep in their household. Adiba began her academic journey at Zafarnagar Zilla Parishad Urdu Primary School and completed her schooling through local government institutions in Yavatmal. Later, she pursued a BSc in Mathematics from Inamdar Senior College in Pune, where she also began her civil services preparation. Success After Setbacks Adiba's UPSC journey wasn't without setbacks. She faced three initial failures, reaching the interview round once but falling short of the final selection. Yet, she didn't lose heart. With a focused mindset, she prepared harder for her fourth attempt—and this time, it paid off. Her success was also shaped by guidance from Haj House IAS Training Institute and Jamia Residential Coaching Academy, where she honed her preparation and strategy. As congratulations poured in, former Maharashtra Minister Manikrao Thakre, also from Yavatmal, praised her on social media, calling her selection a proud moment for the district and the state. Adiba's story is one of grit, persistence, and belief—proof that no dream is too distant when backed by relentless effort and the right support.
India Today
29-04-2025
- General
- India Today
Auto driver's daughter set to become Maharashtra's first Muslim woman IAS officer
Adiba Anam, the daughter of a rented auto-rickshaw driver from Yavatmal in Maharashtra, has secured the 142nd rank in the UPSC Civil Services Exam 2024. She is now set to become Maharashtra's first Muslim woman IAS officer. Her journey wasn't easy, but she didn't and raised in a rented house, Adiba studied in local government schools. Her father, Ashfaque Ahmed, drives a rented auto and is also a poet. The family struggled financially, but her parents supported her education at every MEDICAL DREAMS DIDN'T WORK OUTAdiba had first set her sights on becoming a doctor. But when she realised the cost of medical education was beyond reach, she dropped the plan. It was Nizamuddin Shaikh from Seva NGO who showed her a new path -- civil services. That changed finishing her BSc in Mathematics from Inamdar Senior College, Pune, Adiba joined UPSC foundation coaching. She trained at Haj House and later at Jamia Residential Coaching lacks major coaching centres, so she had to move to Pune to chase her ATTEMPTS, ONE RESULT THAT CHANGED EVERYTHINGAdiba couldn't get a rank in her first three UPSC attempts. She made it to the interview stage once, but didn't clear the final list. Still, she kept her fourth attempt, she cracked the exam with an All India Rank of now wants to focus on helping girls and underprivileged communities. Her success is already making waves in her hometown. From local police to former ministers, many have praised didn't have a big city background, a fancy school, or steady income at home -- but she had the will to keep going. That made all the difference.
NDTV
28-04-2025
- General
- NDTV
Auto Driver's Daughter To Be Maharashtra's First Muslim Woman IAS Officer
In a testament to how determination and hard work pay off, Adiba Anam, the daughter of an autorickshaw driver from Maharashtra's Yavatmal district, has proven that success is achievable through sheer effort and perseverance, despite hardships and adversities. She is set to become Maharashtra's first Muslim woman IAS officer after securing the 142nd All India Rank in the UPSC 2024 examination. Ms Adiba's father, unable to complete his education due to circumstances, has worked as an auto driver. Despite these challenges, his daughter has made her family proud by clearing one of India's most competitive exams. Yavatmal, located in the agrarian distress-prone Vidarbha region, has been affected by a high number of farmers' suicides. After completing her graduation, Ms Adiba moved to Pune to prepare for the civil services exams. A mathematics graduate who had excelled in her board exams, Adiba remained focused on her goal. However, success did not come easily. She faced setbacks in her first two attempts, despite reaching the interview stage once. Undeterred, she persevered and kept working toward her goal. Former Maharashtra Minister and Congress leader Manikrao Thakre, a native of Yavatmal district, praised her achievement. In a post on social media platform X, he wrote, "Today, the final result of the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC 2024) has been declared. Adiba Anam Ashfaq Ahmed from Yavatmal district of Maharashtra has secured 142nd rank in India. Earlier, Adiba had appeared for the UPSC interview but was not selected for the final list. However, in this attempt, she has made it to the final list and is on track to secure an IAS post. Adiba has become Maharashtra's first female Muslim IAS officer." Mr Thakre further added, "Adiba was a student at the Haj House IAS Training Institute and later at Jamia Residential Training Institute. Her success will inspire many students. Heartiest congratulations on her success, and best wishes for her future journey." Ms Adiba's achievement has drawn admiration from her home district's top civil servants. The Yavatmal Police congratulated the UPSC selected candidates, including Adiba Anam Ashfaq Ahmad Sheikh (Rank 142) and Dr Jay Kumar Ade (Rank 300), in a post on social media. Bhiwandi East MLA Rais Sheikh expressed, "Adiba Anam's journey is a testament to grit, dreams, and a father's unwavering support. From an auto-rickshaw in Nanded to AIR 142 in UPSC-what an inspiration! I salute her spirit and congratulate her on becoming Maharashtra's first Muslim woman IAS officer." Despite coming from humble beginnings, Adiba credits her father for ensuring her education never suffered. She recalls how her parents provided both emotional and financial support, overcoming hardships to help her pursue her dreams. Now, as she embarks on her civil services journey, Adiba is determined to work for the underprivileged, especially girls.
New Indian Express
27-04-2025
- General
- New Indian Express
No dream too big, no goal too far: Daughter of auto driver becomes Maharashtra's first Muslim woman IAS officer
MAHARASHTRA: Infamous for its high farmer suicide rate, the parched and drought-prone Yawatmal district in the Vidarbha region of Maharashtra now has a reason to celebrate. It has produced the state's first Muslim female IAS officer. Adiba Anam, daughter of an auto driver, is the first Muslim woman from the state to join the Indian Administrative Service (IAS) after securing the 142 All India Rank in the Union Public Service Commission this year. Though Ashfaq Sheikh (Adiba's father) was not privileged enough to complete his education as circumstances forced him to drop out in tenth standard, he pledged not to let his daughter face the same fate. He provided all possible facilities and encouragement to Adiba, a bright student since childhood. Adiba's two younger brothers are also following their sister's footsteps. After securing 98% in 10th standard and 97% in the science stream in 12th standard, Adiba left Yawatmal and shifted to Pune, from where she graduated in Mathematics. 'After graduation, many students lack clarity regarding their future. But my eyes were set on civil service exams since Class 12. I knew what I wanted to become and worked towards it. My maternal uncle, who works as secretary to Seva NGO, introduced me to the IAS officers, and this fascination became my interest. I made IAS as a dream and worked relentlessly to pursue it,' she said. She said the road to success was never easy; it had a lot of hurdles and potholes, but she was determined to chase her IAS dream. 'After completing graduation, I started to prepare for civil service exams. My first two attempts were heartbreaking, but I never lost hope. In the second attempt, I reached the interview stage but failed to make it to the final selection list of UPSC. I took it as a challenge and determined to work harder,' said Adiba. 'Studying is not easy to study, especially for girls in patriarchal communities like Muslim, but my parents stood by me. I am very grateful to my mother, who was a solid support and pillar for me. The community was against girls pursuing higher studies, but my father told me not to worry about society, and focus onthe goal. My parents never let the societal pressure even touch me,' she said. Adiba said she comes from a very humble financial background. 'Being an auto driver, my father found it tough to meet my education expenses. But he was determined not to let the resource crunch affect his children. The journey was arduous, but my parental support kept clearing the impediments,' she said. IAS is the first step to serving society. 'My area of interest will be to work for the underprivileged, especially girls. I want to contribute to the education and health sector,' Adiba said. Advising civil service aspirants never to give up, she says that failures are part of lives but one should learn from them and emerge stronger. 'Failures are part of life. We have to learn from our mistakes and make fresh attempts with more corrective measures,' she added.
