Journey of Datta Borse from national level athlete to Deputy Tax officer

Datta Borse, a national level athlete cleared Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) exam in the third attempt and become Deputy Tax officer. Datta Borse started his struggle from Peth, a tribal area in Nashik district. As the financial circumstances were very poor, his entire family went to Nasik in search of work.

Nashik: There are many success stories of students who appear for Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) but Datta Borse's is unique. He has set an example that if you want to work hard and don't afraid of struggles, you will surely achieve big in life.

Borse has won 7 medals from district level to national level in running competitions with hard work. He appeared for MPSC exam for the third attempt and finally got success. He got the honour of becoming deputy tax officer through Sports quota.

Datta Borse started his struggle from Peth, a tribal area in Nashik district. As the financial circumstances were very poor, his entire family went to Nashik in search of work.

Datta’s father got a job of a security guard and mother used to be a domestic helper.

Datta was also practising of running simultaneously along with his studies. He got success in a national running competition with unlimited hard work.

He won 4 gold, 1 silver and 2 bronze medals in All India University competition. And he also qualified for World University Competition. Unfortunately, due to technical fault, he could not participate.

He said, "I was practising for running and getting success after success. I had a desire to compete in Olympic, but that dream remained incomplete. At the same time, I also had a dream to serve in administrative service."

He further said, "I was determined and started studying for MPSC exams. I failed in two attempts but in the third attempt, I got success."

When asked that what he will suggest young generation who are facing failures in several fields, he said, "I will tell boys that, if you work hard and keep patience, nothing is impossible in life to achieve."

Vijendra Singh, Datta’s coach said, "he came to me in 2010. His financial background was poor, but I recognized his talent and provided him with guidance. He reached the national level in running competition. His persistence and hard work are responsible for his success.

"He has earned a name in national competitions. He could not fulfill his dream of participating in Olympic. I am proud of him that he has become deputy Tax officer."