From Rickshaw to Red Tape: Yavatmal’s Adiba Anam Makes History as Maharashtra’s First Muslim Woman IAS Officer
With grit stronger than circumstance, 24-year-old Adiba secures 142nd rank in UPSC 2024, rewriting what’s possible for young women from marginalized communities.
29 April 2025, New Delhi
In a story that echoes the power of perseverance against all odds, Adiba Anam, the daughter of an autorickshaw driver from Maharashtra’s Yavatmal district, has etched her name into the annals of Indian history by becoming the state’s first Muslim woman to join the Indian Administrative Service (IAS).
In the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) 2024 exam, Adiba achieved an astounding 142nd position. His journey is truly remarkable. Born and raised in a modest household where daily income barely met basic needs, she transformed her dreams into determination — proving that ambition, when fuelled by resilience, knows no socioeconomic bounds.
What makes her story even more compelling is the quiet strength she has displayed throughout her preparation. With limited access to coaching resources, a home environment often strained by financial instability, and societal expectations weighing heavy, Adiba stood firm. Her mother’s unwavering support and her father’s relentless labor behind the wheel of an autorickshaw became the invisible pillars of her success.
Adiba’s achievement is more than personal glory; it is a symbol of hope for thousands of young girls across rural India, especially those from minority and underprivileged communities who dare to dream beyond their circumstances.
Local leaders and educators have hailed her success as “historic and transformative,” with many urging the government to spotlight her story as an inspirational case study in public education campaigns.
As she prepares to enter India’s most prestigious bureaucratic service, Adiba Anam is not just changing her own destiny—she’s paving a new road for generations to come.
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