Quick Info
| Profession | IAS Officer |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 1/04/1988 |
| Age | 37 years |
| Birthplace | Wadaji Village, Jalgaon, Maharashtra |
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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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| Hobbies | Reading Books of Japanese Buddhist, Daisaku Ikeda |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married | ||||||||||||||||
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Career
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Pranjal became visually impaired at six years old due to weak eyesight and prolonged exposure to sunlight. | |
| 2. Supported by her parents, she continued her education despite losing vision in both eyes. | |
| 3. To overcome her visual impairment, Pranjal used screen reading software and had a writer for exams. | |
| 4. In 2017, she made history by securing Air 124 in the UPSC exam, becoming the first blind category woman to become an IAS officer. | |
| 5. Pranjal admires the works of Daisaku Ikeda and Stephen Hawking. | |
| 6. She completed her IAS training at LBSNAA and went on to become India's first visually impaired IAS officer. | |
| 7. At her brother's wedding event, Pranjal participated in an organ donation pledge. |