Bhubaneswar: In her collection of poems, ‘A Better Me’, the first Odia woman Provident Fund Commissioner-turned author, Maushumi Lata Padhi, explores a journey of self-discovery and transformation. It embraces hope against daily struggles and depicts how to step boldly into a brighter future. ADVERTISEMENTShe discovers the strength to rise again in comforts of own home, garden, family, friends and the simple joys of life. The poems are relatable to people from all walks of life as they depict the daily struggles of life in very simple verses. State topper of Supply Inspector Exam (1994 batch), she belonged to the first batch of Supply Inspector.