In an inspiring story of perseverance and dedication, sisters Pratibha and Pradeepthi from a middle-class family in Amudalavalasa have reached prestigious positions in India’s uniformed services. The daughters of government teachers, Appa Rao and Sugunaveni, both sisters have become symbols of pride, hard work, and determination.
The family recently celebrated a proud moment when Major Pratibha, currently serving in the Indian Army in Kolkata, attended the passing-out parade of her sister Pradeepthi, who joined the Andhra Pradesh Police as Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) at the AP Police Academy in Anantapur. Watching one daughter in uniform honor another’s achievement was a deeply moving experience for their teacher-parents, who have supported their dreams through years of hard work.
The Journey to Success
Despite initial hopes from their mother, Sugunaveni, for her daughters to pursue careers in software engineering, both Pratibha and Pradeepthi were determined to make a difference in the uniformed services. Pratibha, a mechanical engineering graduate, set her sights on the Indian Army. After three attempts, she succeeded and has since served in crucial sectors in Sikkim and Jammu and Kashmir, and even on a United Nations mission in South Sudan. Her determination, resilience, and passion for serving the country have made her a Major in the Indian Army today.
Pradeepthi, her elder sister, also pursued engineering but felt drawn to law enforcement. With her family’s encouragement, she set out to become a DSP in the AP Police, a goal she has now achieved after years of dedication.
A Family of Courage and Commitment
For retired teacher Appa Rao and his wife Sugunaveni, who still teaches, seeing their daughters rise to such heights has been a rewarding experience. Pratibha proudly said, “I am proud of my sister Pradeepthi. She has achieved her goal after a series of struggles,” acknowledging the family’s journey.
This powerful story of two sisters rising to leadership in the Indian Army and AP Police exemplifies the strength of family support and the heights that can be achieved with persistence and hard work.
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