Meet Veena Sahumade: The girl from Chhattisgarh’s remote village who made it to the Indian Army

Veena Sahumade, a 24-year-old from a small farming family in Jamarua village, Balod district, Chhattisgarh, has achieved a milestone in the Indian Army by securing a position in the Military Nursing Service (MNS), marking a significant first for her family. Overcoming financial challenges and cycling long distances to reach school, Veena’s determination led her to complete her nursing course in 2022 and excel in the MNS exam in 2024, standing out among 1,400 candidates for 455 posts. Her success was celebrated by Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai, and she was warmly welcomed back home by her parents and villagers in an emotional moment captured on social media.

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