Meet Praveen Kumar Dainampalli, a B.Tech graduate from Osmania University, Hyderabad, whose father was a bonded labourer and passed away due to alcohol addiction when Praveen Kumar Dainampalli was very young. His mother was a sanitary worker.
Coming from a remote village in Mulugu district, his mother raised her three children by working in hotels, serving as a sanitary worker in the Gram Panchayat, and doing agricultural labour work on Sundays to support the family.
His mother earned just ₹50 per month for sweeping in front of a hotel, ₹3,000 per month from her Gram Panchayat job, and around ₹70 per day when she worked as an agricultural labourer. Despite the hardships, she never gave up on her children's education.
Praveen Kumar Dainampalli completed his schooling at ZPHS Eturnagaram and his Intermediate education at Telangana Social Welfare Residential College in Mulugu district. Unfortunately, he lost his mother during his Intermediate studies due to jaundice and other health complications.
Such was the family's financial condition that even his mother's final rites were performed with the help of donations received from others. Yet, Praveen Kumar Dainampalli remained determined to continue his education.
After losing their mother, the family was supported by their grandmothers. One worked as a sanitary worker, while the other swept bus stands and cleaned public toilets to help the children continue their education.
During his graduation, Praveen Kumar Dainampalli started preparing for the UPSC examination. Despite severe financial difficulties and family struggles, he chose to dream big, remembering his mother's words and sacrifices.
His hard work and determination paid off when Praveen Kumar Dainampalli secured State Rank 105 in the Group-1 examination and was appointed as a DSP in Telangana Police.
Even after achieving this success, Praveen Kumar Dainampalli continued preparing for the UPSC Civil Services Examination and secured All India Rank 793 in UPSC 2025.
His journey stands as a powerful reminder that Education is the only thing that can transform an entire bloodline, regardless of whether a person is born rich or poor.
" EDUCATION IS A PRIVILEGE "
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