Hyderabad, March 9 -- Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) chairperson Preeti Sudan on Saturday called upon women to make all out efforts in overcoming challenges while taking tough decisions in their lives.

Addressing thousands of girl students belonging to various social welfare residential institutions across Telangana through a zoom conference on the occasion of International Women's Day, Preeti Sudan said women have to face a lot of challenges in coming up in their lives and excelling in various fields.

She recalled the challenges faced by her in preventing the establishment of an e-cigarette company in the erstwhile combined Andhra Pradesh. "We have to prioritise long-term public welfare over short-term gains," she said.

She al...