“Where there is a will, there is a way” is a famous saying in English. However, this has now been proven by a Coolie from Kerala. In an extremely motivational incident, a smartphone and free Wi-Fi at the railway station helped a coolie based in Kerala to become an IAS officer. Yes, you heard that right, Sreenath K, a coolie from Kerala cleared the Kerala Public Service Commission (KPSC) - the state services and then UPSC civil services test despite lack of resources. Sreenath is a native of Kerala’s Munnar district, Sreenath initially worked as a coolie in  Ernakulam railway station.  In 2018, however, he realised that his earnings were just not enough to meet the future expenses of his family. Sreenath did not want his financial condition to limit his daughter’s future. He started working in double shifts, but even then he could barely make Rs 400-500 a day. 

Things looked tough, but Sreenath had the will to change his situation.He started preparing for the civil services exam, but with his limited resources, Sreenath could not afford heavy tuition fees. And that’s when his smartphone came to the rescue. Sreenath began taking online lectures on his smartphone instead of spending on heavy coaching fees and expensive study materials. With his hard work and dedication, Sreenath cleared the KPSC. After the exam, he had a stable job but his desires were still unfulfilled. He continued his preparation simultaneously and appeared for the UPSC. With every UPSC attempt, he became more focused and dedicated to his goal. Finally, in the fourth attempt, Sreenath cleared UPSC and fulfilled his dream. His incredible journey from being a porter at the railway station to becoming an IAS officer in the country is an inspiration to lakhs of aspirants. What do you think about this highly motivational story? Do mention your thoughts in the comment section below.

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• UPSC
• KPSC
• Cracked
• Smartphone
• Coolie
• Kerala

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