A person’s zeal and compassion towards accomplishing his or her goals will never be bound by disability. Ayushi, a history teacher at a Delhi government school, received the 48th position in the Civil Services exam 2021, which was announced by the Union Public Services Commission on Monday is a real example. The 29-year-old, who has been blind since birth, has not let her impairment deter her. The Rani Khera resident aced the renowned exam in her fifth attempt, while working as a teacher and studying for the exam.
Ayushi expressed her delight, saying that while she was certain of passing the exam, receiving a score below 50 was a pleasant surprise. “My wish has been granted. Knowing that my name is in the top 50 is a strange sensation. Everyone is delighted for me. “I consider myself fortunate,” Ayushi stated.
She attended a private school in her hamlet of Rani Khera and graduated from Delhi University’s Shyama Prasad Mukherji College with a BA degree. She later went on to IGNOU for a Master’s degree in history. “I was born into a normal family. My ambition as a child was to simply get a job. “In 2016, I began studying for the exam with the help of my mum,” Ayushi explained.
Ayushi, who is completely blind, has always been a top student in school and college. Ayushi also topped the Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board before qualifying for UPSC.
Her mother, Asha Rani (54) expressed confidence in her daughter’s ability to pass the exam. “While God took away her ability to see, he also showed her a way.” Despite adversity, she has triumphed despite all obstacles. “I admire her for not giving up,” Asha said.
“Education is a weapon for self-determination. I’d like to work on improving girls’ education and inspiring those with disabilities. I will work hard to improve people’s perceptions of people with disabilities. There should be no stigma attached to disability. We need to change the way people think about disabilities in society. “Differently abled people can attain any goal,” Ayushi stated.
