Pune: Inspired by the "Iron Lady" Indira Gandhi and strengthened by her Marathi medium education, Revati Bhosale has made significant contributions as a Gram Panchayat member and through her work with women's self-help groups. Her determination and resilience have now earned her the position of Police Sub-Inspector (PSI).
In 2019, Revati missed success in the PSI exam by just two marks. Undeterred, she gave up various distractions, including her smartphone, and focused on her goal. Her hard work paid off when she successfully passed the 2022 exam.
Revati, the daughter of former deputy Sarpanch Balasaheb Bhosale and Vandana Bhosale from Neera, secured the top position in the state from the Scheduled Caste category with a score of 297.50 marks.
Revati's journey began with her primary education at Neera-Shivtarkar District Council School and continued through L.R. Shah Girls' School. Her resilience was further developed during her studies at Fergusson College in Pune, where she earned a BCS degree.
Choosing not to pursue a conventional job, she founded an NGO focused on women's empowerment and was elected as a Gram Panchayat member. Although she faced initial setbacks in various exams, police officer Vaishali Kadukar encouraged her to try for the PSI exam in 2019, where she narrowly missed success.
With the guidance of career mentor Umesh Kudale, Revati excelled in the preliminary and main exams in 2022. She overcame physical challenges by training in Kolhapur under the mentorship of Sardar Bhittam and Sandeep Nalawade.
Her perseverance through injury and rigorous preparation paid off, leading to her high scores in the physical test and a confident interview performance that secured her the PSI position. The village of Neera celebrated her achievement with a grand procession.
"My parents are my role models. Despite their advancing age, they fully supported me. Treating this as my final battle, I gave up my smartphone, festivals, and celebrations for four years. I even abstained from my favorite foods, fish, and misal, until I succeeded. I didn't need any coaching classes," said Revati Bhosale.