New Delhi, April 3 -- Cracking UPSC Civil Services exam remains a coveted goal for many in India, and IAS officer Radhika Gupta's journey has become an inspiration for aspirants. Gupta, who cracked the UPSC Civil Services exam in 2020, hails from a deprived region of Madhya Pradesh and has set an example for others in her hamlet. She comes from Alirajpur district - which has the "lowest literacy rate in India".

During the 'Mantra of Success' program organized by the Madhya Pradesh government, Radhika - who secured the 18th rank in the Civil Services Examination - shared that in her first attempt, she was allocated to the Indian Railways due to a lower rank. However, she always dreamt of becoming an IAS officer. Determined to achieve her ...