‘Rising to the Challenge’ – Embracing Changes and Innovating ! | Sonal Goel | TEDxYouth@NMS
Ms. Sonal Goel calls upon young changemakers in the audience to rise to the challenge of COVID-19, to rise to the challenge of gender inequality, to rise to the challenge of failures, but most importantly, to rise to the challenge of life. Narrating her journey of becoming an IAS officer, she explores her humble beginnings and the various obstacles society has thrown at her, simultaneously expressing her gratitude to her progressive family that encouraged her to become who she is today. She concludes her talk by saying that just as a gem cannot be polished without friction, humans cannot be strengthened without challenges. Featured in the list of Top 25 women who are transforming India by Niti Aayog and the United Nations, Sonal Goel is an IAS officer who has dedicated herself to the service of our nation for more than a decade. She believes that everyone can contribute to our society, and that all efforts, big and small, matter. An alumna of the Sri Ram College of Commerce, Ms. Goel is presently serving in Haryana as the administrator their Urban Development Authority and is the CEO of the Faridabad Metropolitan Development Authority. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx