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The topper of the UPSC exams, 2014, Ira Singhal, showed the world she is no less. Be it in physical terms or mental. She is an inspiration for many.
The Delhi based 31-year-old Ira Singhal who has topped the UPSC exam in her fourth attempt in 2014 has become the first physically challenged woman to top the civil services exam in the general category.
Today, we delve into the remarkable journey of Pranjal Patil, India's first visually challenged IAS officer.
Pranjal Patil, hailing from Ulhasnagar, Maharashtra, lost her eyesight during childhood.
However, her indomitable spirit and unwavering determination led her on an extraordinary path.
The 19-year-old Jaipur tops the podium in the R-2 women’s 10m Air Rifle Standing SH1 category in Tokyo and scripted history as she became the first Indian woman to win a gold medal at the Paralympics.
She is also the first Indian woman to win multiple medals in a single Paralympic Games. She has been given out of turn appointment as Assistant Conservator of Forest (ACF) by the Government of Rajasthan.
An Indian Paralympic javelin thrower competing in F46 events. He is the first Indian Paralympics player to win two gold medals at the Paralympics. Devendra Jhajharia was brought up by Jevani Devi and Ram Singh Jhajharia.
It was javelin thrower Devendra Jhajharia who broke the Indian drought with a gold medal in the men’s javelin throw F44/46 event. Devendra managed a distance of 62.15 metres, which also set the then-world record in the event.
Suhas Lalinakere Yathiraj, IAS is an Arjuna awardee Indian professional Para-Badminton player currently ranked world No.2 in men's singles and silver medalist in SL-4 category in Tokyo Paralympics 2021.
Suhas is also an IAS officer of the 2007 batch of Uttar Pradesh cadre, he has also served as District Magistrate of Gautam Buddha Nagar & Prayagraj. He became National Champion after winning gold medal in Men's Singles category at second National Para Badminton Championships held at Varanasi in March 2018. He is also an engineer who graduated from National Institute of Technology. He is the only IAS officer in India to win a Paralympic medal and an Arjuna Award.