Anjali Sondhiya: Broke Engagement at 15, Secured UPSC IFS Rank 9

• Anjali Sondhiya, from Chanderpura, MP, broke off an arranged engagement at 15 to pursue her dream of becoming an officer.
• Inspired by her late father and supported by her mother, she prepared for the UPSC exam without coaching, using NCERT books and online resources.
• After failing the preliminary exam three times, she refined her strategy with consistent hard work and self-belief.
• In her fourth attempt, Anjali secured an All India Rank of 9 in the UPSC Indian Forest Service (IFS) examination of 2024.
• Her story exemplifies perseverance, the impact of family support, and overcoming societal and circumstantial barriers.

Why It Matters: It shows how determination and support can overcome societal barriers to achieve dreams.