Boy who picked tendu patta back in forest as IFoS officer
TNN / May 11, 2026, 06:07 (IST)
Hailing from a humble background in Chhattisgarh's Raigarh district, Ajay Gupta, son of a tendu leaf collector, has achieved an All India Rank of 91 in the Indian Forest Service (IFS) and 452 in the Civil Services Examination. His journey, supported by scholarships and a strong academic record, highlights the resilience of forest communities and aspirations from remote regions.