Bhubaneswar, May 1 -- From quitting a lucrative job in Bangalore to securing an impressive AIR-6 in UPSC, IAS Vishakha Yadav's life journey is a testament to her resolute determination and unwavering dedication. Her success exemplifies the potency of perseverance and the pursuit of her dreams.

Born in New Delhi's Dwarka in 1994, Vishakha was a bright student from school. After her Class 10 and 12, she went on to pursue engineering from Delhi Technological University (DTU).

After passing out in 2014, Vishakha easily secured a lucrative job as a software developer at Cisco Systems, Bangalore. However, she understood that her inner calling was to become an IAS officer and give it back to society. Finally, she left her job and decided to em...