Fruit Seller's Son Cracks UP PCS, Secures 22nd Rank: A Story of Determination

• Hritik Sonkar, son of a fruit seller from Lucknow, secured 22nd rank in UPPCS 2024.
• Despite financial hardship, Hritik pursued his dream of civil services, supported by his father Kamal Sonkar.
• His father encouraged him to focus on studies, assuring him of full support.
• Hritik overcame a setback after not clearing the UPSC interview in 2023, inspired by his father's struggle.
• This was Hritik's third attempt at the UPPCS examination, now aiming to improve his rank further.