UPSC Aspirant's Success as Berry Farmer in Satara

UPSC aspirant to berry farmer: How a Satara man turned failure into a fresh start

“After thinking deeply, I felt that instead of doing a job, I wanted to start something of my own,” said Shinde.

UPSC Aspirant's Success as Berry Farmer in Satara

In a remarkable turn of events, Sanket Shinde, an agriculture graduate from Satara, Maharashtra, has transitioned from the arduous path of preparing for civil services examinations to establishing a thriving exotic berry farm. After multiple attempts at cracking the UPSC and MPSC exams, Shinde decided to pivot, embracing farming as a means to create his own venture. A Shift in Focus Amidst Uncertainty The COVID-19 pandemic, marked by exam postpo…