New Delhi, Nov. 11 -- Pratiksha Tondwalkar from Pune, who had first joined as a cleaner at the State Bank of India, rose through the ranks to become an assistant general manager in the bank. She defied all the hardships to build a career in the banking sector. Here's a glimpse into her inspiring journey:

Born in Pune, Maharashtra, in 1964, Pratiksha Tondwalkar belonged to an economically disadvantaged family, News18 reported.

She tied the knot at the age of 16 or 17 and had to discontinue her education after Class 7. She gave birth to a son at around 19 years of age.

Her husband, Sadashiv Kadu, died in a road accident around three years after their marriage. She was just 20 years old, and their son was about a year old, the report adde...