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New Delhi: IPS officer Anukreethy Sharma recently won millions of hearts by helping a 70-year-old woman get an electricity connection in Uttar Pradesh’s Bulandshahr district. A woman named Noorjahan lived without electricity for decades. However, when IPS officer Anukreethy Sharma came to know about this, she decided to help the poor woman by ensuring electricity at her residence. With the help of local policemen, IPS Sharma reached the electricity department and successfully arranged for the installation of electricity meters at Noorjahan’s residence. Sharma later also shared a heartwarming video, which captured the smiles on the faces of the old woman and others in her village after a bulb lights up following the successful installation of the electricity meter.
Describing it as a ‘swadeshi moment’ of his life, IPS Sharma wrote on Twitter, “Getting electricity connection in Noorjahan aunty’s house really brought light to her life. The smile on her face was extremely gratifying. Thank you SHO Jitendra ji.” And the entire team 4 all the support #uppcares @Uppolice @bulandshahrpol.”
The most memorable moment of my life, getting electricity connection in Noorjahan Aunty’s house really brought light to her life. The smile on his face was extremely gratifying. Thanks to SHO Jitendra ji and entire team 4. #upcares @ to the police @bulandshahrpole pic.twitter.com/3crLAeh1xv– Anukriti Sharma, IPS (@ipsanukriti14) 26 June 2023
In the video, the young IPS officer can also be seen pulling a fan towards him and Noor Jehan responds by patting him on the shoulder.
So, who is IPS Anukreethy Sharma?
Anukreethy Sharma is a 2020 batch IPS officer, currently posted as Additional SP in Bulandshahr. She is also an avid runner and hails from Jaipur, Rajasthan. After clearing one of the toughest exams UPSC, Anukreethy was allotted Uttar Pradesh Cadre.
UPSC Success Story
Anukreethy cleared the IIT JEE exam in 2007 and got admission in the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research, Kolkata. After completing his graduation, he did further studies from Rice University of America. However, his desire to prepare for the Civil Services Examination prevailed. Despite being advised by her teacher to pursue a career in science, Anukreethy decides to return to India and prepare for the UPSC exam.
His journey from IRS to IPS
In her first attempt, Anukreethy reached the level of mains examination but could not succeed. She failed to clear the prelims in her second attempt. However, through her determination, Sharma secured an all India rank of 355 in her third attempt and got selected for the Indian Revenue Service (IRS). Determined to improve her rank, she again appeared for the UPSC exam and this time secured an all India rank of 138, thus becoming an IPS officer.
To whom does she give the credit of success?
Anukreethy Sharma gives the credit of her success to her husband who played a vital role during her preparation for UPSC exam. She recalled how her husband helped her prepare for Geography, which was her optional subject, and hone her strategies and marks. Anukreethy said that her husband’s unwavering support played a big role in her success in the UPSC exam.
Message for future UPSC aspirants
According to Anukreethy Sharma, aspirants preparing for the prestigious UPSC exam should stay focused on realizing their dreams and not get disheartened by setbacks and failures. He said that it is necessary to be motivated and disciplined to achieve success.
