New Delhi: IAS Himanshu Gupta’s journey from humble beginnings to the distinguished place of an IAS officer mirrors the plot of a Bollywood blockbuster. Hailing from Sitarganj within the Udhamsingh district of Uttarakhand, Himanshu spent his early years in a small city within the Bareilly district, the place his father, a former laborer turned tea vendor, struggled to make ends meet.
Despite the appreciable distance to his college, a 70-kilometer spherical journey every day, Himanshu continued in his schooling, aiding his father on the tea stall upon his return. Financial hardship loomed over his childhood, compelling him to complement the household revenue by providing tuition courses.
Despite these challenges, Himanshu accomplished his Class 10 and 12 schooling and secured admission to Hindu College, Delhi University. To help his household, he took up a place as a analysis scholar at a authorities school.
Yet, his final ambition was to affix the distinguished Indian Administrative Service (IAS). Determined to attain this objective with out the help of pricey teaching, Himanshu undertook rigorous self-study. After three makes an attempt, his perseverance paid off when he secured AIR-139, incomes him the coveted title of an IAS officer.
Today, Himanshu Gupta serves because the newly appointed Secretary of the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), a testomony to his indomitable spirit and unwavering dedication.
