Podcast with an IAS | From Naxal-Affected Roots to Ranchi SDM

Podcast with an IAS | From Naxal-Affected Roots to Ranchi SDM | IAS Utkarsh Kumar Podcast Embark on an extraordinary journey with IAS Utkarsh Kumar, SDM Ranchi, as he shares his life story at KankeTalks. From growing up in the Naxal-affected village of Peertand, schooling at DAV Hazaribag, rigorous JEE preparations in Kota, and life at IIT Mumbai, to a prestigious corporate stint at Goldman Sachs, and finally, cracking the UPSC to serve as a dedicated civil servant. In this heartfelt conversation, we delve into:

👉 The pressures and challenges of student life — peer, academic, and family.

👉 Emotional and hormonal changes that shape young minds.

👉 His career shift from a corporate job to a civil servant.

👉 Handling high-pressure situations, including the arrest of a Chief Minister during his tenure as SDM. Utkarsh Kumar’s story is one of resilience, determination, and purpose, offering valuable lessons to students, professionals, and aspirants alike.

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