The loss of vision as a child didn't dissuade this woman from Maharashtra to follow her dream to become an IAS officer.

Pranjal Patil became the country's first visually challenged woman to become an IAS officer and took over as Sub-Collector in Thiruvananthapuram, on Monday.

She told The Hindu in an interview, “We should never be defeated, and never give up, I feel extremely glad and proud to be in Thiruvananthapuram.''

Pranjal Patil, India's first visually challenged woman IAS officer, takes charge as Sub-Collector of Thiruvananthapuram. pic.twitter.com/BVspcRzkX2

— Vijay Lokapally (@vijaylokapally) October 15, 2019

Pranjal Patil secured the 124th rank in the 2017 Civil Services Exams and she was posted as Assistant Collector in Ernakulam, Kerala, in 2018.

She lost her vision at the age of six but didn't let that get in the way of her dreams. She said, “We should never be defeated and we should never give up because with our efforts all of us will get that one breakthrough which we want.”

Vision is more important than eyesight!
Pranjal Patil, Sub Collector, Thiruvananthapuram
is India's first visually impaired WOMAN #IAS officer. Where there is a will, there is a way, #Inspiration #success@narendramodi @PMOIndia @hvgoenka @hcmariwala @SrBachchan pic.twitter.com/b0wp0gDD75

— Dr. Ajit Varwandkar (@Varwandkar) October 14, 2019

“I have just been transferred to Thiruvananthapuram. I will take time to understand the district, look into the various departments and then chalk out a plan of action,” she added. 

Goes without saying that the entire nation is proud of her and her incredible achievement and here is what they want to say:

I'm sure that she'll emerge as a very sincere, result oriented and, most importantly, empathetic IAS officer.
Let people not give her any differential treatment except ensuring effective communication. @IASassociation@DCsofIndia @TheBureaucracy_#IAShttps://t.co/PAKNc4ln1y

— Sanjeev Gupta (@sanjg2k1) October 15, 2019

A journey that will inspire millions to aspire high in life & work towards achieving it without bothering the obstacles.

Indias first visually-impaired woman IAS officer Pranjal Patil takes charge as sub-collector in Kerala.#NaariShaktihttps://t.co/9u6prAVFT0

— Shobha Karandlaje (@ShobhaBJP) October 15, 2019

You know you're a #bosslady when you don't need eyesight to have foresight https://t.co/3azbop5OdN

— Desi Boss Lady (@DesiBossLady) October 15, 2019

#PranjalPatil you are unstoppable. Your spirit is unbeatable! Take the world by its tusk. Wish you a successful career!@ForbesWomen, @forbes_india
take note of this powerful woman!https://t.co/3SghnFrRdX

— ç³è¾¾·é¿èå | *No DMs* ð®ð³ (@thebluelimit) October 15, 2019

https://t.co/4JRsyNDH6K Very proud of Pranjal, a fellow Xavierite. I remember being her writer for a few exams when she was in Senior College. An exceptionally bright student then, and I am sure she will be great in her position in TVM.

— Caron Natasha Tauro (@CaronTauro) October 15, 2019

Congratulations to Pranjal Patil for inspiring the nation and setting an example for everyone. All we can learn from her is to never give up on our dreams, and not let any hurdle that life throws at us, get in our way.