Triumph Over Adversity: Visually Impaired Odia Teacher Secures 300th Rank in Odisha Civil Services Exam

Sep 28, 2025 05:09 pm CST

Mahesh Panda, a 32-year-old visually impaired Odia language teacher from Jajpur, has defied all odds by successfully clearing the prestigious Odisha Civil Services examination. Born with visual impairment and raised in a modest farming family, Panda's journey from the School for the Blind to civil services success demonstrates remarkable perseverance and highlights how technological advancements are making education more accessible for persons with disabilities.