‘CA’ — Two Letters, One Lifetime of Struggle: The Inspiring Story of Priyanka Jadhav

Bhiwandi: In a remarkable story of determination and grit, Priyanka Jijabai Suresh Jadhav, a differently-abled girl from Savad village in Bhiwandi taluka, has successfully cleared the Chartered Accountancy (CA) examination — a feat that has brought immense pride to her family, her village, and the entire taluka. Despite growing up in poverty, with her mother selling vegetables and her father working as a cleaner in a warehouse, Priyanka never allowed hardship or disability to stop her from achieving her lifelong dream of becoming a Chartered Accountant.

Despite financial hardships and your physical challenges, how did you manage to achieve your dream of becoming a Chartered Accountant?

Life was never easy — limited means, health issues, and financial struggles were part of every day. But I had decided that becoming a CA was not just my dream; it was my way of honoring my parents’ hard work. Many times my health made it difficult to study, but every time I thought of my parents and their sacrifices, I found the strength to continue. Consistency, discipline, and self-belief made it possible. Even in moments of failure, I reminded myself that this dream was mine — and theirs too.

Tell us about your parents’ role and the struggles they faced to support your education.

My parents are my biggest inspiration. My mother toils in the fields under the scorching sun, growing and selling vegetables to support our family. My father works in a warehouse doing cleaning work. My mother would wake up before dawn, take vegetables to the market, return to the fields, and still make sure I had food and time to study peacefully. Their sacrifices gave me strength. Every achievement of mine is because of their relentless support.

What was the biggest challenge during your journey, and how did you overcome it?

The biggest challenge was maintaining faith in myself. Being differently-abled, people often looked at me with pity or doubt. Society constantly compared me with others. But I kept telling myself — you are not weak, you can achieve your dreams. Whenever my results were not as expected, or my body didn’t cooperate, I chose not to give up. I turned every failure into a learning experience. I truly believe —when your mind is strong, no challenge is too big.

What message would you like to give to girls from rural and modest backgrounds?

Never let your background define your future. Your village may be small, but your dreams should be big. Success depends on your effort, not your circumstances. Education is your greatest power — no one can take it away from you. Believe in yourself and never fear failure; it is only a stepping stone to success.

What are your future goals? Do you plan to contribute to society or your village?

My next goal is to use my knowledge to give back to society. I want to organize career guidance workshops for rural and differently-abled students, to show them that limits exist only in the mind, not in life. I want them to believe that they too can achieve whatever they dream of.

How does it feel to finally call yourself ‘CA Priyanka Jadhav’?

It’s an emotional moment beyond words. Those two letters — ‘CA’ — hold years of struggle, tears, failures, and my parents’ sacrifices. It’s not just a title, it’s the realization of a dream we nurtured together as a family.

What message would you give to other differently-abled students?

Your body may have limitations, but your mind does not. Keep faith in yourself. Move forward a little every day. Even when you fail, don’t stop. Success is born from struggle. Believe that you can — because you truly can.

Priyanka’s inspiring journey proves that determination and perseverance can overcome even the harshest challenges. From a humble vegetable-selling family in a small village to earning one of the toughest professional qualifications in the country, CA Priyanka Jadhav stands as a beacon of hope for countless students fighting against odds to fulfill their dreams.