Not letting shortcomings block their road to success - Kanpur - City - The Times of India

Not letting shortcomings block their road to success - Kanpur - City - The Times of India

KANPUR: The saying 'God helps those who help themselves' fits well on a cobbler's son, Abhishek Bharti, who came out with flying colours in the results of IIT entrance declared recently.

Abhishek's success story was reported in major dailies including this newspaper.

Like him, there are some other successful candidates too who did not let their poor socio-economic background hinder their goals.

Their hardwork and perseverance have helped them in achieving what they actually had dreamed of, further proving that there is no dearth of talent in the country.

Abhishek reached IIT-Kanpur along with his mother Sangeeta Devi on Wednesday and took part in the counselling session which was opened for the successful reserved category candidates of JEE. The city lad has filled up his first choice for pursuing aerospace engineering from IIT-Kanpur, and mechanical engineering as second priority from the same institute. His teacher Mahesh Singh Chauhan said with conviction that Abhishek would get whatever branch he wants.

Abhishek had secured 154th all India rank (AIR) in the SC category in the recently declared JEE results. Abhishek's father is a cobbler and mother Sangeeta Devi earns a few bucks by stitching clothes at home.

Presenting another fine example of an extraordinary talent, a son of a mason, who hails from Gaya in Bihar, was one among several successful candidates present during the counselling session.

Bablu Kumar, a class 12 pass out from Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, Ranchi, has clinched 482nd position in SC category of JEE results. The proud father of Bablu, Ram Das told TOI that his son wishes to opt for mechanical engineering branch at IIT-Kanpur.

Dressed in a kurta pajama with curiosity all over his face, Ram Das had very little knowledge about engineering and IITs, but he knew one thing that his son would become an engineer for sure now.

"Hum to raj mistri hai, par ab hamara ladka padai karke bada aadmi banega (I am a mason but my son will become a prominent personality after studying engineering)," said Ram Das.

Interestingly, Bablu did not take guidance from any coaching institute. He got success simply on account of his hardwork and determination. He had secured 89.4 per cent and 84.4 per cent in class 10 and 12 respectively.

When asked which branch he wishes to opt for, Bablu said, "My wish is to pursue mechanical engineering at IIT-Kanpur. I have filled in my choice with a hope that I will get the same here only (IIT-K)."

The boy, who has now become an icon for those who wish to make it to an IIT, said that success has no shortcuts. His role model is none other than Lal Bahadur Shastri. Among bollywood actors, he likes Shahrukh Khan.

"I want to make a tractor which has the lowest fuel consumption rate. This will come handy for the poor farmers," said Bablu with a smile while talking to TOI.

His father too gave several rounds of smile on seeing cameras flashing to capture his son's expressions.

This is not the end of success tales. We have more to narrate. Lets introduce you to a Hari Shyam, a farmer's son. The TOI spotted him sitting quietly in the first seat of the first row inside the auditorium hall, where the counselling session was going on.

Though Hari Shyam knew well what he has achieved, he was very cool and composite during the counselling session. The lad has grown up with a wish of becoming an engineer. Having completed his schooling from Navodaya Vidyalaya in Maharajganj, the boy secured 94.8 per cent and 86.6 per cent in his class 10 and 12 respectively.

Shyam's father is a farmer and owns a small piece of land, which provides bread and butter to the entire family. Shyam wants to pursue graduation from IIT-Kanpur.

Next in the row was Vikas, son of Prasan Ram, a native of Betia in Bihar. He too wants to study engineering at IIT-Kanpur. Coming from a poor economic background, Vikas relied on regular studies to crack the tough IIT-JEE. He said that regular study always ensures one's success.

"My father works in fields and earns livelihood for the entire family. It is because of his support that I have been able to reach here. The credit for my success goes to him only," said Vikas while talking to TOI.

The father of the boy hugged him on hearing these words and got himself clicked with his son.