Kumbakonam school fire tragedy survivor secures 15th rank in TNPSC Group-I exam (opens original article in a new tab)

A survivor of the 2004 Kumbakonam school fire achieved 15th rank in TNPSC Group-I exam and plans to improve school safety standards.

• S.S. Jenifer, a survivor of the 2004 Kumbakonam school fire, secured 15th rank in TNPSC Group-I exam
• Jenifer aims to build safe school infrastructure in rural areas after the fire tragedy
• Jenifer's parents and friends supported her through years of exam preparation
• She chose Assistant Director of Panchayat role in Rural Development department