Cracking the UPSC exam is hard if you want to become an IAS officer in India. People study a lot for many hours to pass this tough exam. Every year, many candidates try to take the exam to become IAS, IFS, IPS, or IRS officers, but only a few number of them manage to succeed in this super competitive test. Today, we'll discuss the achievements of IAS officer Swati Meena Naik, who is known for being a brave and determined officer in the country.
Swati Meena Naik, who is an IAS officer, comes from Sikar in Rajasthan. She became an officer in the Madhya Pradesh cadre in 2008. When she was just 22 years old in 2007, she managed to pass the UPSC civil services exam. On her very first try, she achieved an All India Rank (AIR) of 260. She was the youngest IAS officer in her batch.
The Central government has chosen Swati, an IAS officer, to lead the Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation, which is part of the Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation. Before this, she was in charge of the Women & Child Development Department for the government of Madhya Pradesh. People know IAS Swati for her serious and dedicated approach to work.
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Swati's mom, Dr. Saroj Meena, used to run a petrol pump, and her dad works as an RAS (Rajasthan Administrative Service) officer. She finished her education at Sophia Girls' College in Ajmer. Her younger sister is also an IFS (Indian Foreign Service) officer, and she belongs to the 2011 batch.
In an interview with Bansal News, IAS Swati shared that her mom wanted her to become a doctor. However, when she was in 8th grade, one of her aunts became an officer, which inspired her to aim for the UPSC exam. Swati's dad supported her in getting ready for the UPSC exam, and now she's a famous IAS officer in India.