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2 days ago
- Business
- News18
Meet Deepesh Kumari, Pakoda Seller's Daughter, Who Studied From IIT Bombay, Cleared UPSC
IAS Deepesh Kumari completed a in Civil Engineering from MBM Engineering College, Jodhpur, and an from IIT Bombay. Govind Kumar, a resident of Kankar Wali Kuiya in the Atal Bandh area of Bharatpur, Rajasthan, has been selling pakodas from a cart on the road for 25 years to support his family of seven. As the sole breadwinner, he ensured his five children received a good education despite living in a small room. Even after his daughter, Deepesh Kumari, became an IAS officer, he continued his pakoda business. In 2021, after passing the UPSC Civil Service Exam, Deepesh Kumari became a role model for her younger siblings, inspiring them to pursue ambitious careers. She became an IAS officer, one sister became a doctor, and two other siblings are studying MBBS. While her younger sister became a doctor at Delhi's Safdarjung Hospital, two of her brothers are studying MBBS — one from Latur and another from AIIMS Guwahati. This family has demonstrated that strong determination can overcome any obstacles. Deepesh Kumari, the eldest of five siblings, excelled academically from a young age. She attended Shishu Adarsh Vidya Mandir, scoring 98 per cent in the 10th grade and 89 per cent in the 12th grade. She then completed a in Civil Engineering from MBM Engineering College, Jodhpur, and an from IIT Bombay. After working for a year in a private company, she resigned to prepare for the UPSC exam. Although Deepesh failed her first UPSC attempt in 2020, she persevered with even more dedication. Using her savings from her job, she prepared for the UPSC Civil Service Examination in Delhi. Her hard work paid off when she secured an All India 93rd rank in her second attempt in 2021, leading to her selection as an IAS officer. She also secured rank 4 in the EWS category. After completing her IAS training, Deepesh Kumari was allotted the Jharkhand cadre. She is currently posted as an Assistant Secretary in the Road Transport and Highways Department. view comments Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Time of India
24-04-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
In Khunti, illegal sand mining exposes bridge foundations
1 2 Ranchi: The Khunti administration on Wednesday seized illegal sand measuring 2.5 lakh cubic feet, valued at approximately Rs 18 lakh, from the banks of Koel river under Rania police station limits, officials said on Thursday. During the inspection, officials also discovered that a bridge over the Chhata river in Torpa police station area had its foundation exposed due to illegal sand mining activities. Sub-divisional officer (SDO) Deepesh Kumari, who led the district administration team, discovered the illegal sand dump during a routine checking drive. The inspection was initially meant to verify a sanctioned sand mining spot allocated to one Awadh Gope. "Sand was found on forest and raiyyat land. We have directed the forest department to register a case and identify the landowner who allowed this illegal activity. Legal action will be taken against all involved parties," said Kumari. She further said that the bridge over Chhata river in Torpa area faces potential collapse due to unauthorized sand mining near its support structures. The inspection team included the local block development officer, circle officer, and officials from police, mining, and forest departments. In a related development, Khunti police had earlier arrested seven individuals and confiscated five tractors and a JCB machine for illegal sand mining in Hatudami village under Khunti police station area on Sunday. The accused were subsequently remanded to judicial custody on Monday. The administration's crackdown on illegal sand mining continues as part of its efforts to prevent environmental damage and protect public infrastructure from mining-related hazards. Notably, opposition parties raised the issue of illegal sand mining in the recent budget session and demanded state govt action.
