Meet IAS Ashish Kumar, Who Didn’t Lose Hope Despite Losing Parents At The Age of 10 – News18

The journey of Ashish Kumar, a young man from a small village in Chhattisgarh is quite an inspiring one. His story serves as a testament to the adage that success often comes to those who display immense strength during adversity. Despite facing innumerable obstacles at every step of his life, his undeterred will and hard work resulted in a remarkable achievement in the Public Service Commission examination.

Hailing from the humble village of Budhapar, nestled in the Pondi Uproda block of Korba district in Chhattisgarh, Ashish Kumar faced many hardships in life. He was born into a family grappling with poverty where fulfilling even the basic needs was a challenge. Later, tragedy struck the family, as Ashish lost both his parents when he was only 10 years old.

Pre-teen Ashish found solace and company in his uncle. He embarked on educating himself at the village’s government school, which paved the way for his success. Completing high school was a challenge he had to overcome as it required traveling to a distant village. His thirst for knowledge and curiosity made him win the bigger battles of life. He ended up graduating from the Government Engineering College, Bilaspur.

Ashish Kumar’s willingness to explore and learn proved his aptitude for academics and later, his determination to enter the civil service arena. He soon began prepping for the Chhattisgarh Public Service Commission (CGPSC) examination during his undergraduate years. His relentless efforts were brought to fruition after he passed the examination right at the first attempt and secured a coveted position.

Despite the position, he had hunger that pushed him to prove himself and achieve something big. He resolved to aim for a higher position, dedicated himself to honing his talents and strived for excellence. In his next attempt, he was awarded the position of Deputy Collector

Ashish Kumar’s life story is inspiring and serves as an example of hard work and perseverance. It highlights the importance of being able to overcome the challenges of life and refusing to buckle down or give up. It can truly shape you and lead you to your success path. After all, only those who have struggled know that the fruit of success is after all sweet.