Delhi: Visually Impaired Teacher Cracks UPSC, Secures 48th Rank

“My dream has come true. It’s a surreal feeling to know that my name is on the list of the top 50. Everyone is happy for me. I feel blessed,” said Ayushi in an interview.

Here's everything you should know about her

• She went to a private school in her village Rani Khera.
• She graduated from Delhi University’s Shyama Prasad Mukherji College and pursued an MA degree in history from IGNOU.
• Her father is employed at a private firm in Punjab. Her mother Asha Rani is a homemaker. She was previously working as a senior nursing officer in 2020 but took voluntary retirement to support her daughter.
• She is married. Her husband is currently pursuing an MBA from Australia.

"I will strive to change people’s opinions about differently-abled people. No stigma should be associated with disability. We need to change the societal attitude towards disability. Differently-abled individuals can achieve all goals,” - Ayushi

• At present, she teaches history to students in classes 11 and 12 at the Government Girls Senior Secondary School, number 2, Mubarakpur Dabas.

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• In an interview, she revealed that teaching is not just a job for her. It is her passion. Her students are also very happy for her.
• She wants to join the Indian Administration Services (IAS) and opt for DANICS or Haryana cadre.
• She is quite passionate about girls' education and the empowerment of differently-abled individuals. "I will strive to change people’s opinions about differently-abled people. No stigma should be associated with disability. We need to change the societal attitude towards disability. Differently-abled individuals can achieve all goals,” said Ayushi.

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