Parikipandla Narahari or P Narahari, a 2001-batch IAS officer, is an inspiration to millions. His hard work and exemplary achievements have encouraged many to follow the suit. The latest example of his positive influence is Shubhratosh Sharma who has managed to clear the esteemed UPSC Civil Service Examination in his third attempt. Subhratosh, a resident of Madhya Pradesh’s Gwalior, has deemed P Narahari as his inspiration.
How P Narahari inspired Shubhratosh Sharma in his Civil Services journey
Shubhraotosh Sharma has cleared UPSC CSE 2023 (Rank 358). Shubhratosh first dreamed of becoming an IAS officer when he was in Class 12. His journey to civil services began after his brief meeting with P Narahari who was then DM & Collector of Gwalior. His determination to bring change via education inspired Shubharotosh and he decided to follow in his footsteps.
It wasn’t an easy pursuit for Shubhratosh who cleared the reputed exam in his third attempt. Shubhatosh began preparing for UPSC after completing his B. Tech in 2019. After failing in the interview round last year, he has finally bagged success in UPSC CSE 2023, courtesy of his firm resolution and dedication.
P Narahari congratulates Shubhratosh Sharma
P Narahari was elated with Shubartos’s success story and took to his verified Twitter account to share his best wishes. “Rehmat Teri Aur Mehnat Meri,” he wrote adding, “This success is the result of your hard work,” as he congratulated Shubharotsh. “Safari mein dhoop toh hogi jo chal sako toh chalo, sabhi hain bheed mein tum bhi Nikal sako toh chalo,” he wrote to boast the morale of the newly appointed bureaucrat.
More about P Narahari
P Narahari has been offering his services as an IAS officer for over two decades now. In his capacity as District Collector of Gwalior, he is known to use social media platforms such as Twitter and Facebook to raise awareness and interact with citizens to solve their problems. He has been credited as Publicity Advisor to three successive governments of different parties. Under his able leadership, Indore also became the cleanest city in India under Swachh Bharat Abhiyan.
Also an accomplished author, Narahari has written eight books including critically claimed Who Owns Mhow? and The Making of Ladli Laxmi Yojna. The latter is about the initiative of the Madhya Pradesh Government planned by Narahari from which the national movement ‘Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao Yojana’ took inspiration.
Narahari also runs an educational foundation that has helped over 400 students secure government jobs.
