“Women can’t work for their professional goals after marriage and having kids.” A lot of lines have been said stereotyping women in our society for quite a long time but breaking the norms and making headlines is not a new thing for women. Just like you have heard many examples of women empowerment, there’s a woman named Anupama Singh of Patna, Bihar, who not just broke the stereotype but also inspired others of her age to take up a challenge worth praising. And therefore, TSA brings you up the story of her determination to crack Civil Services Exams after marriage and one kid.
This 32-years old woman from Patna secured 90th rank in the Civil Services Examination 2019, conducted by Union Public Service Commission (UPSC), results of which were declared on Tuesday, August 4.
She completed her Class 10 from Mount Carmel High School in 2002 and later graduated in MBBS from Patna Medical and College Hospital in 2011. Her keenness to become a doctor was there from the start which later took her to finally Master in Surgery(MS) from Banaras Hindu University in 2014.
Practising as a designated doctor for three consecutive years in the Health Sector made her realize some basic loopholes and provisions where the development can be made and this marked a turning point in Anupama’s life. She knew that merely taking up a job as a Doctor or a Frontliner would only impart her authority to stay within the rules and work but there was more she wanted to do. Her will to change the Healthcare system motivated her to take up a challenge of India’s most difficult examination and she moved to Delhi for preparations.
“As a doctor, I was treating patients but improving the poor medical system was not in my hand. I wanted to make government medical facilities better and stronger for public and this thought triggered me to get in civil services,” she said in an interview.
Talking about the obstacles that paved her way, she said, “My son Anay was 3-year-old when I decided to move to Delhi for preparation. Parting away from my son was the most difficult job I had to do.”
“Study after marriage and kids is tougher than a pre-marriage phase. There is a responsibility on one’s shoulder and emotional bond with your kid. Unfortunately, my mother and father-in-law were no more, so my husband took care of my son in my absence. My sister-in-law moved to Ranchi especially to look after my son.” she further added
She resigned in 2018, moved to Delhi and took admission in a coaching centre to concentrate on her studies.
“As I was living alone in Karol Bagh, I dedicated my all-time to study. After classes, I used to read books, newspapers, magazines and prepare notes. I used to interact with my son over the video calls. I missed a phase of his childhood and his firsts activities. But instead of thinking to return leaving preparation halfway, I used to think that I should focus to achieve target soon for getting back home. Maybe this was the reason I cleared the exam in the first attempt.”
After overcoming all the hurdles in her way and finally achieving her goal, she said that she was on cloud nine after checking results. “My husband and my family members have played a great role in my success. I returned my home in September 2019 and Anay is 5 now. My sacrifice paid off today. I can proudly share my UPSC-cracking-story with my son when he grows up.” she stated
Women like Anupama not just ignite the flame of woman empowerment but also set an example of what hard work can bring to all of us if we work hard towards it accordingly. TSA salutes such people and promises to bring our readers more of such inspiring and enthusiastic stories.
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