At just 24, Neha Byadwal achieved what many only dream of, she cracked India’s prestigious UPSC Civil Services Examination and became an IAS officer. Her journey, however, is not ordinary.

Born in Rajasthan and raised in Raipur, Chhattisgarh, Neha grew up speaking Rajasthani. Hindi posed its challenges, and English was utterly daunting. These early struggles eventually led to her failing Class 5, a setback that might have discouraged many.

But for her, it became a turning point.

While others urged her to switch to the Hindi-medium stream, assuming it would be an easier route, she chose instead to face her challenges head-on, refusing to compromise on her goals.