It was a gradual process for Surabhi, while there was a fascination, she says that just fascination is not enough to pass the examination. “To put in all that hard work, one must be aware of what you're getting into,” she says.
“Deep down, I had a feeling that I will top the exams, but I didn’t share it with anyone as I thought people will poke fun at me. I’m glad that my efforts have paid off.”
While most aspirants shut themselves from the world, apply for sabbaticals from their day jobs, and spend hours in libraries pouring over books, Sreenath continued doing his job and made time to study through it as well.
"Our main aim is to ensure that education does not become a burden. We needed to find a middle path which would ensure that the teacher was paid and the students or their families did not feel the pinch.”
The donation will contribute towards an IAS academy that will train aspirants from tribal and rural areas as well as those who come from underprivileged backgrounds.