Two Muslim girls became the first officers from their state to pass the UPSC, making them the first-ever Muslim officers from Gujarat and Maharashtra.
[1] Dr. Ghazala Mohammad Hanif Ghanchi: Gujarat's First Muslim Woman IAS Officer Dr. Ghazala Mohammad Hanif Ghanchi has made history by becoming the first Muslim woman from Gujarat to crack the prestigious UPSC examination and enter the Indian Administrative Service (IAS). Her achievement is not only a personal triumph of perseverance and dedication but also an inspiration for countless women, especially from minority communities, who aspire to serve the nation. Early Life and Education Dr. Ghazala hails from Ahmedabad, Gujarat. Her father, Mohammad Hanif Ghanchi, is a pharmacist at a government hospital, and her mother, Naseeba Ghanchi, is a homemaker. She completed her 10th grade in 2011 with 85% marks and her 12th grade in 2013 with 89%, consistently showing academic excellence. She secured admission to medical college through the Gujarat State Medical Entrance Exam and pursued an MBBS degree. During her MBBS studies, she excelled every year, eventually securi...
