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Forest Son Rises: From Tendu Leaves to IFS Rank 91
11 May
Summary
- Achieved IFS All India Rank 91 and Civil Services Rank 452.
- Family's livelihood depended on minor forest produce collection.
- Scholarships and rural development work shaped his career path.
Ajay Gupta, hailing from a forest-dependent family in Chhattisgarh's Raigarh district, has achieved a remarkable All India Rank of 91 in the Indian Forest Service (IFS). He also secured the 452nd rank in the civil services examination.
Gupta, who grew up assisting his family with collecting minor forest produce like tendu leaves and mahua, excelled academically despite financial constraints. He earned high marks in both Class 10 and Class 12, later pursuing higher education at NIT Raipur with the aid of scholarships.
His decision to join the forest service was influenced by his upbringing and rural development experiences. Gupta stated his connection to the forest provided him with livelihood, identity, and a purpose to contribute back to the environment.
The Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai and Forest Minister Kedar Kashyap congratulated Gupta, underscoring his achievement as a source of pride and a representation of the aspirations of those living in forest regions.
