Jharkhand Man Quits TCS for Forest Beat: From IT to Wildlife Guardian

• Manish Kumar left a software job at TCS in Kolkata weeks after joining, seeking more fulfillment.
• Six years later, the 30-year-old is a forest beat officer near his hometown of Dumka, Jharkhand.
• He struggled with the fast-paced tech environment and modest pay, deciding to pursue government service.
• Inspired by his childhood spent in forests with his father, he cleared the forest guard recruitment.
• Kumar now protects wildlife, prevents illegal activities, supports tribal communities, and promotes eco-tourism.

Why It Matters: Manish Kumar traded a corporate IT career for a fulfilling life as a forest officer in Jharkhand.