Meet woman, who was once mocked for her height, cracked UPSC exam in first attempt, became IAS Officer with AIR…, her name is…
Often, a person’s ability is judged by their appearance, height, or complexion. People are mocked for being short, overweight, dark-skinned, skinny, and so on, contributing to a lingering feeling of inferiority. However, IAS officer Arti Dogra was able to defy all stereotypes. Her success story has demonstrated that true strength lies within. At just 3.5 feet tall, Arti was able to overcome discrimination and clear the UPSC Civil Services Exam to become an IAS officer. Let us remind our readers that the Civil Services examination is one of the most prestigious and toughest exams in India.
Who is the inspiring woman who defied all odds to become an IAS officer?
Arti Dogra is an IAS officer of the Rajasthan cadre. She cracked the UPSC exam on her first attempt in 2006. It is to be noted that Dogra was the Managing Director (MD) of Jodhpur Discom and later Collector of Ajmer district. Arti becomes the first female IAS officer to take charge as MD of Discom (Jodhpur Vidyut Vitran Nigam Limited).
What challenges did she face growing up due to her height?
Hailing from Dehradun, Uttarakhand, Arti was different from other children since childhood. While the other children were maturing in size and stature, she stayed at a height of 3.5 feet. Often, people would stare at her and mock her. The world tried to convince her that her 3.5-foot height would be the biggest barrier in her life—but she decided to write her own script.
Arti’s father, Colonel Rajendra Dogra, and her mother, school principal Kumkum Dogra, never made her feel inferior or limited. They inspired Arti to study, play, and dream like other kids. Their faith never wavered. This laid the foundation for her bravery. With her parents’ full support, Arti cracked the UPSC exam and made history.
Arti completed her schooling at Welham Girls’ School in Dehradun. She completed her graduation at Delhi University and then also completed her master’s. With a commitment to serve the country, Arti started her preparation for the UPSC Civil Services exam right after her master’s. The process isn’t easy, but after hard work and dedication, Arti succeeded.
STORY HIGHLIGHTS
- IAS officer Arti Dogra was able to defy all stereotypes.
- The world tried to convince her that her 3.5-foot height would be the biggest barrier in her life.
- Arti’s perseverance and determination bore fruit when she cleared the UPSC exam on her first attempt in 2006.
- With her parents’ full support, Arti cracked the UPSC exam and made history.
Arti’s perseverance and determination bore fruit when she cleared the UPSC exam on her first attempt in 2006, securing an impressive 56th rank. She was allotted the Rajasthan cadre and served as the Collector of Bikaner and Ajmer.
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