Physical Stats & More
Height | 152 cm |
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Eye Color | Black |
Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
Bachelor of Arts | St. Xaviers College, Mumbai |
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Master of Arts | Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) |
Master of Philosophy | Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) |
PhD | Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) |
Personal Life
Zodiac Sign | Aries |
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Hometown | Ulhasnagar, Maharashtra |
Religion | Hinduism |
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Relationships & More
Marital Status | Married | ||||||||||||||||
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Career
Civil Services |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
Pranjal became visually impaired at six years old due to weak eyesight and prolonged exposure to sunlight. | |
Supported by her parents, she continued her education despite losing vision in both eyes. | |
To overcome her visual impairment, Pranjal used screen reading software and had a writer for exams. | |
In 2017, she made history by securing Air 124 in the UPSC exam, becoming the first blind category woman to become an IAS officer. | |
Pranjal admires the works of Daisaku Ikeda and Stephen Hawking. | |
She completed her IAS training at LBSNAA and went on to become India's first visually impaired IAS officer. | |
At her brother's wedding event, Pranjal participated in an organ donation pledge. |