Doctor to IAS: Priyanka Shukla Becomes First CEO of MY Bharat After Life-Changing Taunt

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Doctor to IAS: Priyanka Shukla Becomes First CEO of MY Bharat After Life-Changing Taunt
- •Dr. Priyanka Shukla, a 2009 batch IAS officer from Chhattisgarh, appointed as the first CEO of My Youth India (MY Bharat).
- •Her three-year deputation to MY Bharat was approved by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet.
- •Originally an MBBS doctor from King George Medical University (KGMU), Lucknow, she practiced medicine before UPSC.
- •A woman's taunt, "Are you a collector somewhere?", during an internship inspired her to become an IAS officer.
- •She cleared the UPSC exam on her second attempt and has been honored with President's awards twice.
Why It Matters: IAS Dr. Priyanka Shukla, inspired by a taunt, now leads MY Bharat as its first CEO.
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