Shiwam Kumar Srivastava

Shiwam Kumar Srivastava is a visually impaired civil servant from India who, after a protracted 15-year legal battle, secured a position in the Indian Information Service. He first cleared the UPSC exams in 2008 but faced systemic discrimination that led to his name being omitted from the final selection list. His fight for justice culminated in a Supreme Court order that recognized his right to a government position, highlighting the challenges faced by individuals with disabilities in accessing equal opportunities in the civil service.