This Tamil Nadu IAS Officer Slept on Platform And Worked In Factory To Fund His Education - News18
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He passed the UPSC exam on his fourth attempt and received an AIR of 101 in 2017. M Sivaguru Prabhakaran used to attend the classes during the weekdays and even spent his weekends at the platforms of St. Thomas Mount railway station for his studies.
Tamil Nadu’s M Sivaguru Prabhakaran, who cracked the UPSC Civil Services Examination (UPSC CSE) in 2017, despite all difficulties and financial problems, has become an inspiration for all. Born into a family of farmers, since his childhood Prabhakaran had witnessed the relentless toil of his mother and sister, who worked tirelessly in the fields and even weaved bamboo baskets at night to run the family. However, the financial struggles and his father’s alcohol addiction posed a significant challenge for Prabhakaran. Amid these hurdles, a young Prabhakaran had to stop his studies and work as a sawmill operator. For two years, he worked at the sawmill while engaging in some farming activities to support his family. Prabhakaran...