Bhubaneswar: Animesh Pradhan, who secured the All India Rank 2 (AIR 2) in the UPSC Civil Services Examination of 2023, has been allotted the Odisha cadre.
Born in the small town of Talcher, Animesh completed Class 12 from D.A.V. Public School, M.C.L. Kalinga area. He joined NIT Rourkela and graduated with a B.Tech in Computer Science and Engineering in 2021. He then joined the Indian Oil Corporation (IOC).
Anmesh says that his parents inspired him to join the Civil Serivces, but none are there today to cherish his success. Animesh has proved that ‘nothing is impossible’ if one has the right grit and determination.
In an interview soon after his results were published, Animesh said that Odisha is experiencing an exciting phase and he saw a lot of opportunities here. His aim is to ensure that the government’s plans reach the beneficiaries and people are empowered in the true sense.
