LUCKNOW: From studying under a street light to overcoming several other challenges, every students of
Dr Shakuntala Misra
National Rehabilitation University is a story of grit and determination.
What’s astonishing and common, however, in every story is the cherished goal of bringing light, hope and happiness in the life of others.
The meritorious students shared their dreams with TOI during the convocation ceremonies of the university held on Monday.
Abhishek Kumar, who was conferred
Vice Chancellor
’s Gold medal, awarded to the highest scoring student in BA, said, “My mother Sunita Verma is an Anganwadi worker and father a rickshaw puller. When money fell short to pay my fees my mother began dishwashing and even sold her jewellery. I studied under a street light as we didn’t have money to afford an electricity connection at my village in Hardoi.”
“I may not have a proper light connection but I aim to spread the light of learning and make my parents proud one day,” said the boy who wants to become a civil servant.
Similar is the dream of Kajal Singh, who bagged two gold medals.
“I have an Orange belt in Judo, bronze medal in shooting and have also represented
Uttar Pradesh at Indian Navy Base INS Kadamba and won a bronze medal in health & hygiene. I want to help poor students who can’t afford to train themselves in sports. I want to become a Civil servant,” she said.
Omprakash, who also bagged two gold medals in different categories, said, “I lost my mother, Rajkumari a few months ago due to an asthma attack. My father
Sarju Prasad
is a constant support but still my life has been very challenging I want to work for orphans after becoming a civil servant.”
Similarly, Shalini and Swati Shukla, two girls of BEd in special education said, “We choose this field to help hearing impaired, mentally retarded and other children to get educated.”
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