IAS Story: You recognized the officer sitting on the ground talking to the old man… this is CDO Saumya Pandey

Kanpur: A picture of Soumya Pandey’s video from Kanpur Dehat has become a topic of discussion at the moment. In this picture going viral on social media, Saumya Pandey is seen talking to an old man sitting on the ground. Actually, she had reached there to listen to their problem. When an officer connects with the land, he finds a place in the hearts of the people. Saumya Pandey has created a similar place in the hearts of people with her works. Soumya Soumya, just like her name, is currently posted as CDO in Kanpur Dehat. His works are always discussed regarding the development of women and children. Looking at his works in the year 2020, he has also received the Best Collector’s Award. Saumya has been brilliant since her early days. The one who will die after completing what she has set in her mind. Now she is on her way to become a better administrative officer who connects with the people. Tries to relieve their suffering. Makes a place in the hearts of people.

Why Soumya in discussion now?

CDO Saumya Pandey is currently being discussed for her behavior with a complainant. In fact, a Divyang complainant from rural area had reached the CDO office for the demand of electronic bicycle. The CDO saw that an elderly man was dragging on the ground. They are having trouble. Seeing this, she reached to him. There the elderly complainant started speaking. Soumya also sat on the ground. He listened to the complainant. Assured them of action. Seeing the power cut in the rural areas of Kanpur, he started working on the scheme of solar lamps for children. His Ojas program has become a topic of discussion not only in the entire state but also in the country. Children are studying through solar lamps.

Received Best Collector’s Award

Saumya Pandey has also been the best collector. In the year 2020, he was given the Best Collector Award for his exceptional work in the field of governance and public administration. Dedication towards work only makes him eligible for this award. It tries to achieve the goal of how the benefits of development schemes reach the last person of the society. Everyone does the work done in the areas of their deployment for the development of education and health facilities. Also popular among women and children. Soumya says that every section of the society has the right to live with a social right. It is our endeavor that the schemes of the government reach the people for whom they have been made.

UPSC crack in first attempt

In the fourth year of engineering, Saumya started preparing for her new goal UPSC. Prepared for one year. Father says that he prepared in the fourth year and appeared for the UPSC exam in the year 2016 and cleared it. Saumya achieved her second goal by securing the fourth rank in UPSC. Got UP Cadre. He showed his talent in his very first posting as Assistant Collector of Mathura district. She has carved a niche for herself by working for women and children. Even at the workplace, he has inspired others with his integrity. Her passion can be gauged from the fact that she was on duty just 14 days after the birth of her daughter. There was a lot of discussion about his courage.

This is how UPSC was made a target

Saumya had secured 98.7 per cent marks in CBSE 12th examination. After the brilliant performance, the best performing candidates were called by SBI to felicitate them. The program was happening in Prayagraj. Candidates who were successful in UPSC exam were also called in this program. There Saumya interacted with the successful candidates of UPSC. Father Ravi Kumar Pandey says that it was from here that Saumya saw another career other than engineering. When he got admission in Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology Allahabad, his dream of becoming an engineer came true. In the 2015 batch, she turned out to be an engineer.

Childhood spent in Azamgarh

Soumya’s childhood was spent in Azamgarh. She has been a studious student since her early days. He had secured 99 per cent marks in the CBSE 10th examination. His stellar performance continued in the CBSE 12th exam. He secured this exam with 98.7 percent marks. Her father Ravi Kumar Pandey says that Soumya’s dream was to become an engineer since childhood. He paid special attention to mathematics regarding this. But, after the 12th exam, a new goal came in his life to crack UPSC.