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India.com
12-06-2025
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Meet Adiba Anam: Maharashtra's First Muslim Woman IAS Officer, Daughter Of An Autorickshaw Driver Who Cracked UPSC With AIR 142
photoDetails english 2914746 The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) is the premier central recruitment agency in India, responsible for conducting examinations such as the Civil Services Examination. It is responsible for selecting candidates for esteemed positions such as IAS, IPS, and IFS. The selection process includes three stages — Preliminary, Mains, and Interview — and is known for its high level of difficulty. UPSC ensures fair and merit-based recruitment, playing a key role in upholding transparency, efficiency, and integrity in the appointment of government officials. Updated:Jun 12, 2025, 10:29 AM IST First Muslim woman to become an IAS officer 1 / 7 The UPSC Civil Services Examination is considered one of the toughest recruitment exams in India, and those who clear it often have inspiring stories behind their success. One such remarkable journey is that of Adiba Anam, the daughter of an autorickshaw driver from Maharashtra's Yavatmal district, who made history by becoming the state's first Muslim woman to become an IAS officer. Economic struggles 2 / 7 Born into a financially challenged household in Yavatmal, Maharashtra, Adiba Anam grew up with limited resources. However, her parents, especially her father, ensured that their economic struggles never stood in the way of her Anam says she drew inspiration for perseverance and hard work from her father, Ashfaq Sheikh, who toiled for long hours to provide for the family. Adiba's education 3 / 7 After finishing her schooling, Adiba Anam pursued a Bachelor's degree in Mathematics from a local college in Pune. Determined to achieve her childhood dream of joining the civil services, she began preparing for the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Despite her dedication and focused efforts, the journey was tough—she faced setbacks, failing to clear the exam in her first two attempts. AIR Rank 4 / 7 However, 27-year-old Adiba did not let her initial failures break her spirit. She continued to work diligently, and her persistence finally paid off when she cleared the 2024 UPSC Civil Services Examination with an impressive All India Rank (AIR) of 142. She has been allotted the Indian Administrative Service (IAS) cadre, making history as the first Muslim woman from Maharashtra to achieve this milestone. Adiba's inspiration to become IAS 5 / 7 Adiba's inspiration to join the civil services dates back to her childhood, when she would visit an NGO managed by her maternal uncle. There, she came across bureaucrats involved in education and health initiatives, which left a lasting impression on her. Women empowerment 6 / 7 Now that Adiba Anam has become an IAS officer, she is determined to work towards improving the lives of the underprivileged, especially in the areas of health, education, and women's empowerment. As per reports, she hopes to ensure that 'no girl gives up on her dreams because of her background or her family's financial struggles.' Pride and happiness 7 / 7 Adiba's success in the UPSC exam has filled the entire Yavatmal district with pride and happiness. Neighbours have been visiting her home in large numbers to congratulate the family, especially her father, Ashfaq Sheikh, who made sure his daughter had every opportunity to chase her dreams despite their financial hardships. (All images: X(formerly twitter)
India.com
30-04-2025
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- India.com
Meet Maharashtra's first Muslim woman IAS officer, daughter of an autorickshaw driver, cracked UPSC with AIR..., her name is...
Adiba Anam has become the first Muslim woman IAS officer from Maharashtra. (File) UPSC Success Story: The UPSC Civil Services Examination is arguably the toughest recruitment test in the country and aspirants who succeed in clearing this formidable exam often have a remarkable and inspiring journey behind them, filled with perseverance, hard work, dedication, and perhaps most importantly, the drive to achieve something significant in their lives. One such individual is Adiba Anam, the daughter of a humble autorickshaw driver in Yavatmal district of Maharashtra, who scripted history by becoming the first Muslim woman IAS officer from the state. Who is UPSC topper Adiba Anam? Born in a financially-constrained home in Yavatmal, Maharashtra, Adiba Anam did not have much while growing up, but her parents, especially her father, the family's financial hardships to affect their daughter's education. 'My parents never let financial hardship become an excuse. They believed education would open every door,' Adiba said in a recent interview. The young woman says she learned perseverance and hard work from her father, Ashfaq Sheikh, who worked long hours to feed his family. Maharashtra's first Muslim woman IAS After completing her schooling, Adiba Anam earned a Bachelors degree in Mathematics from a local college in Pune, and started preparations for the UPSC Civil Services Examination, and realise her childhood dream of joining civil services. Adiba worked hard and engrossed herself in studies, but like everything else in her life, the path was not easy as she was met with failure on her first two attempts. However, Adiba, 27, did not let the failures affect her morale, kept working hard, and ultimately her perseverance paid off when she aced the 2024 UPSC CSE with an impressive All India Rank (AIR) of 142, and has been accorded the Indian Administrative Service (IAS) cadre, thus scripting history by becoming the first Muslim woman from Maharashtra to become an IAS officer. When the results were announced, Adiba reportedly broke down into tears of joy, saying that her success was not only for herself, but for every young woman who dares to dream and break societal barriers. 'Want to ensure no girls abandons her dreams' Notably, for Adiba, the inspiration to become a civil servant came during her childhood when she used to visit an NGO run by her maternal uncle, where she met bureaucrats who worked on education and health projects. 'I realized the power an honest officer has to change lives,' she says. Now that Adiba Anam is herself an IAS officer, she aims to work for the upliftment of the downtrodden in sectors like health, education, and women's empowerment, and said she wants to ensure that 'no girl abandons her dreams because of where she was born or how little her family earns.' Adiba's UPSC success has brought joy and pride to the entire Yavatmal district with neighbours thronging her home in droves to congratulate the family, especially her father, Ashfaq Sheikh, who ensured that his daughter had every chance to achieve her dreams, despite the family's financial burdens. 'She always carried bigger dreams than what life gave us,' he said. 'Now, she will carry others with her, too,' Ashfaq said.
News18
29-04-2025
- Politics
- News18
Who Is Adiba Anam? Auto Driver's Daughter Set To Become Maharashtra's First Muslim Woman IAS Officer
Last Updated: Adiba Anam secure AIR 142 in UPSC Exam 2024 and became the first Muslim woman from Maharashtra to crack the civil services exam. With her fourth attempt, Adiba Anam, the daughter of an autorickshaw driver from Maharashtra's Yavatmal district, has created history—becoming the first Muslim woman from the state to clear the UPSC Civil Services Exam. Ranked 142nd in the All India list for 2024, her journey from a modest background to the country's top bureaucracy is a powerful reminder that determination can break any barrier. Adiba's roots lie in a family that struggled financially but never compromised on the value of education. Her father, Ashfaq Ahmed, couldn't pursue studies and turned to driving an autorickshaw to support the family. Still, the belief in education ran deep in their household. Adiba began her academic journey at Zafarnagar Zilla Parishad Urdu Primary School and completed her schooling through local government institutions in Yavatmal. Later, she pursued a BSc in Mathematics from Inamdar Senior College in Pune, where she also began her civil services preparation. Success After Setbacks Adiba's UPSC journey wasn't without setbacks. She faced three initial failures, reaching the interview round once but falling short of the final selection. Yet, she didn't lose heart. With a focused mindset, she prepared harder for her fourth attempt—and this time, it paid off. Her success was also shaped by guidance from Haj House IAS Training Institute and Jamia Residential Coaching Academy, where she honed her preparation and strategy. As congratulations poured in, former Maharashtra Minister Manikrao Thakre, also from Yavatmal, praised her on social media, calling her selection a proud moment for the district and the state. Adiba's story is one of grit, persistence, and belief—proof that no dream is too distant when backed by relentless effort and the right support.
India Today
29-04-2025
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- India Today
Auto driver's daughter set to become Maharashtra's first Muslim woman IAS officer
Adiba Anam, the daughter of a rented auto-rickshaw driver from Yavatmal in Maharashtra, has secured the 142nd rank in the UPSC Civil Services Exam 2024. She is now set to become Maharashtra's first Muslim woman IAS officer. Her journey wasn't easy, but she didn't and raised in a rented house, Adiba studied in local government schools. Her father, Ashfaque Ahmed, drives a rented auto and is also a poet. The family struggled financially, but her parents supported her education at every MEDICAL DREAMS DIDN'T WORK OUTAdiba had first set her sights on becoming a doctor. But when she realised the cost of medical education was beyond reach, she dropped the plan. It was Nizamuddin Shaikh from Seva NGO who showed her a new path -- civil services. That changed finishing her BSc in Mathematics from Inamdar Senior College, Pune, Adiba joined UPSC foundation coaching. She trained at Haj House and later at Jamia Residential Coaching lacks major coaching centres, so she had to move to Pune to chase her ATTEMPTS, ONE RESULT THAT CHANGED EVERYTHINGAdiba couldn't get a rank in her first three UPSC attempts. She made it to the interview stage once, but didn't clear the final list. Still, she kept her fourth attempt, she cracked the exam with an All India Rank of now wants to focus on helping girls and underprivileged communities. Her success is already making waves in her hometown. From local police to former ministers, many have praised didn't have a big city background, a fancy school, or steady income at home -- but she had the will to keep going. That made all the difference.
NDTV
28-04-2025
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- NDTV
Auto Driver's Daughter To Be Maharashtra's First Muslim Woman IAS Officer
In a testament to how determination and hard work pay off, Adiba Anam, the daughter of an autorickshaw driver from Maharashtra's Yavatmal district, has proven that success is achievable through sheer effort and perseverance, despite hardships and adversities. She is set to become Maharashtra's first Muslim woman IAS officer after securing the 142nd All India Rank in the UPSC 2024 examination. Ms Adiba's father, unable to complete his education due to circumstances, has worked as an auto driver. Despite these challenges, his daughter has made her family proud by clearing one of India's most competitive exams. Yavatmal, located in the agrarian distress-prone Vidarbha region, has been affected by a high number of farmers' suicides. After completing her graduation, Ms Adiba moved to Pune to prepare for the civil services exams. A mathematics graduate who had excelled in her board exams, Adiba remained focused on her goal. However, success did not come easily. She faced setbacks in her first two attempts, despite reaching the interview stage once. Undeterred, she persevered and kept working toward her goal. Former Maharashtra Minister and Congress leader Manikrao Thakre, a native of Yavatmal district, praised her achievement. In a post on social media platform X, he wrote, "Today, the final result of the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC 2024) has been declared. Adiba Anam Ashfaq Ahmed from Yavatmal district of Maharashtra has secured 142nd rank in India. Earlier, Adiba had appeared for the UPSC interview but was not selected for the final list. However, in this attempt, she has made it to the final list and is on track to secure an IAS post. Adiba has become Maharashtra's first female Muslim IAS officer." Mr Thakre further added, "Adiba was a student at the Haj House IAS Training Institute and later at Jamia Residential Training Institute. Her success will inspire many students. Heartiest congratulations on her success, and best wishes for her future journey." Ms Adiba's achievement has drawn admiration from her home district's top civil servants. The Yavatmal Police congratulated the UPSC selected candidates, including Adiba Anam Ashfaq Ahmad Sheikh (Rank 142) and Dr Jay Kumar Ade (Rank 300), in a post on social media. Bhiwandi East MLA Rais Sheikh expressed, "Adiba Anam's journey is a testament to grit, dreams, and a father's unwavering support. From an auto-rickshaw in Nanded to AIR 142 in UPSC-what an inspiration! I salute her spirit and congratulate her on becoming Maharashtra's first Muslim woman IAS officer." Despite coming from humble beginnings, Adiba credits her father for ensuring her education never suffered. She recalls how her parents provided both emotional and financial support, overcoming hardships to help her pursue her dreams. Now, as she embarks on her civil services journey, Adiba is determined to work for the underprivileged, especially girls.
