Nagpur: In a powerful story of resilience and determination, a visually impaired woman who was abandoned as a baby in a trash bin at Jalgaon railway station has now secured a government job in the Nagpur District Magistrate’s office.
Mala Papalkar, now in her mid-20s, was found as an infant in a dustbin near the railway station and was taken in by a local orphanage. Despite being blind from birth, Mala never let her disability define her future. With support from the orphanage and access to education tailored for visually impaired students, she steadily progressed in her studies.
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Her hard work bore fruit when she successfully cleared the Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) examination, earning a position as a revenue assistant in the Nagpur collectorate.
Officials in the DM’s office have praised her dedication and quiet determination. “She is efficient, sincere, and has adapted quickly to her responsibilities,” said a senior official.
Mala’s journey from abandonment to civil service is a testament to what determination and support can achieve, and her story is inspiring people across Maharashtra and beyond.
