3 November 2026
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Story Of The Journey From Satara To LBSNAA

Omkar Pawar from Maharashtra cracked the UPSC CSE exam with an All India Rank 194
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Omkar Pawar, hailing from a small village in Maharashtra, always had a dream of becoming an IAS officer. But he did not have a smooth journey. His mother wanted him to be in the administrative services after she was astonished to see the respect, these officers got in their village. Omkar not only made his dream come true but also his beloved parents.

Today in this exclusive interview, Mr. Pawar shares his journey from Satara in Maharashtra to the prestigious institute of Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration (LBSNAA) in Mussoorie.

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