Kashmir's Syed Adil Zahoor creates history by clinching ISS exam

Needless to mention that the qualifications of the youth there were getting wasted. Under the influence of some people, the youth of the valley had drifted away from studies.

But now the situation is changing. The youths who used to pick up stones are now seen with pens in their hands. He sMany such youths have emerged at the national and international level, who have brought laurels to Kashmir in the field of education and sports.

One such student Syed Adil Zahoor has also achieved a great achievement. Due to which he is being praised all over the country.

Actually Syed Adil Zahoor has passed the prestigious examination of the Indian Statistical Service (ISS).

Syed Adil Hussain has become one such Kashmiri and only the second student from  Kashmir who has passed this exam and people are celebrating this achievement. Adil has passed the exam in the very first attempt and is elated.

Syed Adil Zahoor hails from Baramulla district of Jammu and Kashmir. Adil has said on his success that I have worked hard to pass this exam.

He says: "Everything was not easy for me. Rather I face several problems in achieving the feat. I was aware of the economic condition of my family, so I used to do wages apart from studies, so that I would not be a burden on my family and should also bear the responsibility of their maintenance. I am very happy that I got success in the ISS."

Adil says it was difficult for him to get an education from the beginning, as there was no school in his village, and he had to walk miles for high school and then college education, as there were no roads.

The whole area was hilly and he used to go to school through the mountains.

But hard work is the key to success. 

He says that one should have self-confidence and a positive attitude. "You should give your best. Then leave the success to Allah."

Adil Zahoor, son of a private school employee, credited his parents for his success after thanking Allah.

He said that "I am proud that I am a student of Government Middle School." "I got wonderful teachers."

"I did my secondary education from Government High School, Baramulla and passed 12th from Government Boys Higher Secondary School, Baramulla. Later, I did Bachelor of Arts from Government Degree College Boys Baramulla."

He received his master's degree from the University of Kashmir, where he was awarded the Junior Research Fellowship in 2020.

They have also been qualified for the Accounts Assistant exam to be conducted by the Jammu and Kashmir Services Selection Board in 2021.

The beautiful village of Syed Adil is situated in the high mountains. It is 14 km away from the main city of Baramulla and is designated as a tourist destination.

On getting the news of Adil's selection in the ISS exam, the whole village was jubilant. Hundreds of people, relatives and friends came to congratulate Adil's family.

Adil's friend and cousin Ashiq Hussain said that his success will definitely inspire many young boys and girls to pursue their goals in life.

The best thing about him is his humble nature. He remains calm even after such stupendous success.

He said that no passion is small or big. "Your dedication and hard work goes a long way in life. Such success stories are proof that anyone can achieve anything if they have the courage and dedication to pursue their dream."

(The author is a freelance journalist)