In first attempt Son of rickshaw puller remote area of Kulgam qualifies IES exam

Ganderbal: The youth of Jammu and Kashmir continue to show their talent at every level whether it is national or international.

A 26-year-old Tanveer Ahmad Khan of Kulgam has brought laurels to whole H&K by qualifing indian Economic Service (IES) exams and secured second rank at All India level.

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) on Friday released the results of the Indian Economic Service (IES) and Indian Statistical Service Examination (ISS) 2020. The exams were held from 16th to 18th October, 2020 followed by interviews for personality test in April and July, 2021.

Despite belonging to financially weak family and facing lot of problems, Tanveer has managed to qualify the prestigious exam with flying colours, said one of his relative.

His father is a seasonal rickshaw puller and worked hard day and night for the studies of his son and finally his and his sons hard work payed off.

Tanveer in a excited said that he is very happy for making his dreams coming true and said that student must study well, work hard with consistency, they can achieve any goal.

He gave credit of his success to his father a seasonal pull rikshaw worker in Punjab during winter for facing every hardship to ensure his quality education.

Meanwhile, LG Manoj Sinha congratulated Tanveer Ahmad Khan for his achievement.

He said that he always believes hat the youth of J&K are inherently capable & full of potential”.

“Congratulations to Tanveer Ahmad Khan of Nigeenpora Kund,Kulgam for getting AIR-2 in Indian Economic Service(IES)2020.I have always believed that the youth of J&K are inherently capable & full of potential.His feat will inspire &motivate our youngsters.I wish him a bright career,” Office of the LG tweeted. (PTK)