Just as Savita was nearing the end of her education, a proposal came from a wealthy family. She was only 16 years old when her life took an unexpected turn.
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Hailing from a tribal family in Madhya Pradesh's Mandai village, Savita faced adverse financial conditions. The scholarship in school helped her complete class 10th and become the first girl in her village to do so.
With her hard work and determination, she cracked the exam in her very first attempt, and at the age of 24, she became an IAS and secured the prestigious position of chief municipal officer.
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