14-01: Bapan Ghosh: Bapan Ghosh is a student of Gr. X in 2014-15 in Tantipara N.K. Vidyaniketan, Birbhum. He stands first in class scoring 94% in the last annual exam. Coming from a family of 4, where his father, as a small farmer, earns Rs.3000/- [less than $50] a month, Bapan pursues a variety of extra academic interests like participation in sports and cultural programmes held in community and school.

His hobbies are gardening and fishing.

Bapan wants to become a teacher when he grows up.

14-02: Minakshi Maity: Minakshi Maity is a student of Gr. XI in 2014-15 in G-Plot Vivekananda Vidya Mandir , South 24 Parganas. She obtained First Division in Madhyamik Exam-2013. Coming from a family of 4 where her father earns Rs.3000/- [ less than $50] a month as a smaller famer, Minakshi helps in cooking and teaches her younger brother at opportunity.

Her hobby is gardening.

She wants to become an ideal teacher when she grows up.

14-03: Aspak Ali Tarafdar: Aspak Ali Tarafdar is a student of Gr. XI in 2014-15 in Rasapunja P.K. High School , South 24 Parganas. He scored a First Division [78%] in Madhyamik Exam-2013. Coming from a family of 6 where his father earns as a tailor Rs.3000/- [less than $ 50] a month, Aspak participates in school and community contests such as Quiz and Sports. At opportunity he helps father in business.

Aspak’s hobbies are singing and playing chess.

He aspires to become an Electrical Engineer when he grows up.

14-04: Bikram Naskar: Bikram Naskar is a student of Gr. IX in 2014-15 in Rasapunja P.K. High School , South 24 Parganas. He scored a First Division [70%] in Madhyamik Examination-2013. Coming from a family of 4, where his father, as a carpenter, earns Rs.3000/- [less than $50] a month, Bikram participates in Science Quiz Competitions at Block and District level and also at Quiz Contest organized in Vivek Mela.

His hobby is reading story books.

Bikram wants to become an Automobile Engineer when he grows up.

14-05: Saruf Ali Molla: Saruf Ali Molla is a student of Gr. IX in Raspunja   P.K. High School , South 24 Parganas in 2014-15. He obtained First Division [73%] in Madhyamik Examination-2013. Coming from a family of 4, where his father as a daily labour earns Rs.3000/- [less than $ 50] a month, Saruf participates in Sports organized at School and Quiz Competitions in Vivek Mela.

His hobbies include playing cricket and football.

Saruf wants to become a teacher when he grows up.

14-06: Akash Erappa Punagin- Akash E. Punagin is a student of Gr. IX in Rotary English Medium School , Navanagar, Hubli, in 2014-15. He scored    % marks in the last annual examination. Coming from a family of 5 where his father earns as a retired Gram Panchayat Secretary Rs.4470/- [less than $75] a month, Akash is the Discipline Leader in school and participates in many extra academic activities like Science Exhibition, Drama Seminar, Quiz and Dance competitions. At home he helps in gardening and marketing.

Akash’s hobbies include playing chess, cricket, badminton, and other sport disciplines.

He aspires to become an Engineer when he grows up.

14-07: Debabrata Patra- Debabrata Patra is a student of Gr. X in 2014-15 in Mayta High School [H.S.], Paschim Midnapore. Debabrata stands first in class scoring 90% in the last annual exam. Coming from a family of 7, where his father, as a small farmer, earns Rs. 3000/-[less than $50] a month, Debabrata takes leadership in activities like organizing Saraswati Puja and celebrating Rabindra Jayanti. He participated in Achievement –cum- Diagnostic Test in Mathematics-2011. At opportunity he helps father in farming.

His hobby is gardening and aspires to become an engineer when he grows up.

14-08: Debabrata Panda is a student of Gr. XI in 2014-15 in Jamboni High School , Bankura. He obtained a First Division [76%] in Madhyamik Exam-2013. Coming from a family of 4, where his father works as a cook in a Cold Storage Plant earning Rs. 1500/- [less than $25] a month, Debabrata took part in Science Aptitude and Talent Search Test-2012. He demonstrates leadership skills by organizing Saraswati Puja and Kali Puja. At opportunity he helps her mother in cooking.

Debabrata’s hobbies are gardening and craft.

He wants to become an Engineer when he grows up.

14-09: Chhabi Mahata- Chhabi Mahata is a student of Gr. IX in 2014-15 in Matgoda High School , Bankura scoring 85% in the last annual exam. Coming from a family of 5, where her father earns Rs.5000/- [less than $ 83] a month as a farmer, Chhabi participates in cultural activities and sports held in community and school.

Her hobby is gardening.

Chhabi wants to become a doctor when she grows up.

14-10- Bikram Karmakar- Bikram Karmakar, in 2014-15, is a student of class IX in Matgoda High School , Bankura. He stands third in class scoring 85% marks in last annual exam.  Coming from a family of 4, where his father, earns as a farmer, Rs.3000/- [less than $ 50] a month Bikram has much interest in painting.

Bikram wants to become a news reporter when he grows up.

14-11-Arun Goswami- Arun Goswami is a student of Gr. IX in 2014-15 in Matgoda High School , Bankura. He scored 67% in the last Annual Exam. Coming from a family of 4 , where his father, as a marginal farmer earns Rs. 2500/- [less than $ 40] a month, Arun demonstrates  a true spirit of leadership by organizing Saraswati Puja and Durga Puja from 2011 onwards. He participates in sports and cultural programmes organized in community and school.

Arun loves painting and wants to be an Engineer when he grows up.

14-12- Tuphan Pathak- Tuphan Pathak is in Gr. IX in Pirolgari A.S. High School , Bankura in 2014-15. Coming from a family of 4 where his father earns Rs.3333/- [less than $ 55] a month as a farmer, Tuphan stands first in class scoring 79% in the last annual exam. He participates in organizing Saraswati Puja in local community and school and has earned a Certificate from training in First Aid in Emergency.

Tuphan’s hobby is gardening and wants to be a teacher when he grows up.

14-13: Tapas Roy- Tapas Roy is a student of Gr. IX in 2014-15 in Rajagram S.B. Raha Institution, Bankura. He obtained First Division in Madhyamik Exam-2013 scoring 85% marks. Coming from a family of 4, where his father as a marginal farmer earns Rs.1500/- [ less than $25] a month. Tapas is a NCC Cadet and participated in G.K. and Science Talent Examination-2010.

His hobby is gardening.

Tapas aspires to become an IPS officer when he grows up.

14-14: Tanmoy Pati- Tanmoy Pati is in Gr. IX in Pallibharati Tilaboni High School , Bankura in 2014-15. Coming from a family of 5 where his father as a labour earns Rs.1600/- [less than $26] a month, Tanmoy stands first in class scoring 88% marks in the last annual exam. He participated in Talent Search Examination-2012 and attended training on First Aid in Emergency in 2013 organized by Arambagh Health Guide.

His hobby is gardening.

Tanmoy wants to become a teacher when he grows up.

14-15: Susmita Pratihar- Susmita Pratihar is a student of Gr. IX in 2014-15, in Matgoda High School , Bankura. Coming from a family of 4 where her father , as a farmer, earns Rs.3000/- [less than $ 50] a month , Susmita scored 75% in the last annual exam. She participates in cultural activities and sports held in community and school, earning prizes.

Her hobbies are gardening and reading story books.

Susmita wants to become a teacher when she grows up.

14-16- Sourav Pal- Sourav Pal is a student of Gr. XI in 2014-15, in Garh Raipur High School , Bankura. Coming from a family of 5, where his father, a small business owner, earns Rs.3000/- [less than $50] a month, Sourav obtained a First Division [88%] in the Madhyamik Exam-2013. At opportunity he helps father in business.

His hobby is reading novel.

Sourav wants to become a doctor when he grows up.

14-17-Koushik Chowdhury- Koushik Chowdhury is a student of Gr.-XI in 2014-15, in Garh Raipur High School , Bankura. Coming from a family of 5, where his father , a small farmer, earns Rs.2500/- [less than $40] a month , Koushik obtained a First Division [83%] in Madhyamik Exam-2013. He demonstrates a true spirit of leadership by organizing Saraswati Puja, Durga Puja, Kali Puja and celebrating 150^th Birth Anniversary of Swami Vivekananda. He participates in sports and cultural programmes held in school. He helps his father in cultivation.

Koushik’s hobby is reading novel and story books.

He aspires to become a doctor when he grows up.

14-18-Manas Pathak- Manas Pathak is a student of Gr. IX, in 2014-15, in Pallibharati Tilabani High School , Bankura. Coming from a family of 4, where his father earns Rs.1500/- [less than $25] a month, through cultivation, Manas obtained 83% in the last annual exam. He participates in sports and cultural programmes held in school and earn prizes. Manas completed a training in First Aid in Emergency in 2013 organized by Arambagh Health Guide.  He helps his father in farming.

His hobby is gardening.

Manas aspires to become a teacher when he grows up.

14-19-Mousumi Modak- Mousumi Modak is a student of Gr. X in 2014-15, in Ramjibanpur Balika Vidyalay, Paschim Midnapore. Coming from a family of 4 where her father earns Rs.3000/- [less than $50] a month as a small business owner, Mousumi stands first in class scoring 86% marks in the last annual exam. She participates in sports and cultural activities held in school and community earning prizes. Mousumi also earned Junior Diploma in Drawing and Vocal Music. She attended training on First Aid in Emergency in 2011 and obtained merit certificates through participation in Achievement Test in English-2011 and Talent Search Test in Geography-2012.

Her hobby is gardening.

Mousumi wants to become a doctor when she grows up.

14-20-Prity Sahu- Prity Sahu is a student of Gr. IX in 2014-15, in Matgoda High School , in Bankura, scoring 75% in the last annual examination. Coming from a family of 4, where her father earns Rs.3500/- [less than $58] a month working as a tailor, she demonstrated leadership skills by becoming the Secretary of the Saraswati Puja Organizing Committee at her school in 2014.  Prity stood first in Painting Competition held in 2010 and 2011 in school and earned certificates.

At opportunity she helps mother in cooking.

Her hobbies are painting and gardening.

Prity aspires to become a doctor when she grows up. 

14-21- Reba Karmakar- Reba Karmakar is a student of Gr. X in 2014-15, in Matgoda High School , Bankura.  Coming from a family of 6 where her father, an employee in a shop, earns Rs.3000 [less than $50] a month, Reba scored 65% in the last annual exam. She organizes Saraswati  Puja in her community and school  and earned  merit certificates participating in talent search examination conducted by Educational Research and Development  Board.

Her hobby is gardening. Reba wants to become a police officer when she grows up.

14-22 – Sibsankar Mahata- Sibsankar Mahata is a student of Gr. IX in Kulbani High School , Paschim Medinipur. Coming from a family of 3, where father earns Rs 3000/- (less than $50) a month from marginal farming, Sibsankar scored 81% in the last annual exam. He shows his leadership skill in sports as well as in cultural events, winning many prizes. His hobby is gardening. Sibsankar wants to be an honest teacher in life.

 14-23- Silpa Chowdhury- Silpa Chowdhury is a student of Gr. IX in Bikrampur R.D. High School , Bankura in 2014-15. Coming from a family of 4, where her father working as a labour, earns Rs.4000 [less than $66] a month, Silpa scored 78% in the last annual exam. She earned merit certificates participating in talent search examinations conducted by Academic Science Culture and Promotion Society -2010 and College Street Talent Search Society-2012. She helps her mother in cooking at opportunity.

Silpa’s hobby is gardening and aspires to become a teacher when she grows up.

14-24- Subrata Dey- Subrata Dey is a student of Gr.XII in Barchatra R.K. Institution, Bankura, in 2014-15. Coming from a family of 3, where his father, a farmer, earns Rs.3000 [less than $50] a month, Subrata scored 67% in the last annual exam. He demonstrates a strong spirit of leadership, participating in neighbourhood garbage cleaning and tree plantation programme. He earned merit certificates, participating in Talent Search exams conducted by Zilla Vigyan Manashikta- o- Medha Abhiksha- 2010, Academic, Science Culture and Promotion Society 2011, 2012 and Bangiya Bhugal Mancha-2012.

His hobbies are reading story books, travelling and fishing.

Subrata wants to be a doctor when he grows up.

14-25-Biswajit Dutta-Biswajit Dutta appeared for Madhyamik Exam -2014 from Patrasayer Bamira  G.D. Institution . He scored 77% in the Test Exam. Coming from a family of 4 where his father works as a tailor earning Rs.2500 [less than $41] a month, Biswajit is a NCC cadet. In 2013 he participated in aforestation programme. At opportunity he helps his father in business.

His hobbies include playing cricket and football and doing photography.

Biswajit wants to become a police officer when he grows up.

14-26-Pratik Barik- Pratik Barik is a student of Gr. IX, in 2014-15, in Radhamohanpur J.N. High School , Bankura. Coming from a family of 6, where his maternal uncle, a small farmer, earns Rs.3000/- [less than $ 50] a month, Pratik scored 81% in the last annual exam. Her mother had expired and he has been deserted by father. Pratik lives with his maternal parents in Radhamohanpur village in Bankura. He earned certificates of merit participating in Talent Search Exams of 2011 and 2012 conducted by Zilla Vigyan Manshikta-o-Medha Abhiksha. He possesses a strong spirit of helping others as demonstrated by his initiative of tutoring maternal brother [cousin] at opportunity.

His hobby is reading story books.

He wants to become a teacher when he grows up.

14-27- Ritwik Chatterjee- Ritwik Chatterjee is a student of Gr. X in 2014-15 in Palasdanga High School [H.S.] , Bankura. Coming from a family of 4, where his father, working as a priest, earns a small income of Rs.3000/- [less than $50] a month, Ritwik scored 80% in the last annual exam. At opportunity he helps father in his profession.

Ritwik’s hobby is reading story books.

He aspires to become a doctor when he grows up.

14-28- Riya Adhikary- Riya Adhikary is a student of Gr. IX , in 2014-15, in Dadhimukha High School , Bankura. She scored 69% in the last annual exam. Coming from a family of 3 where her father, a priest, earns Rs.3000/- [less than $50] a month,  Riya pursues a variety of interests outside her academic curriculum. These include participating in Talent Search Examinations conducted by Bangiya Bhugol Mancha and College Street Talent Search Society in 2011 and 2012 respectively. She also involves in various social activities conducted by Purnia Nabatarun Samiti. Riya helps her mother in household works and tutors her cousin at opportunity.

Her hobby is writing poems.

Riya wants to become a teacher when she grows up.

14-29- Apoorva Anant Hangal- Apoorva Anant Hangal is a student of Gr. X in 2014-15, in Navanagar Rotary English Medium School, Hubli, Karnataka. Coming from a family of 4, her mother, a housewife, earns Rs.1000/- [less than $17] a month, she scored 85% in the last annual exam. Apoorva participates in sports and cultural activities organized in school and community earning prizes. These include debate, group dance, volley ball, Hindi essay writing, Rangoli and drawing competitions. At home she tries to take her father’s role in his absence [deceased] by bringing medicines for grandmother and doing marketing.

Her hobbies include painting, craft work and playing carom.

Apoorva wants to become a software engineer when she grows up.

14-30- Subhojit Mridha-Subhojit Mridha is student of Gr. IX in 2014-15 in Bandel Vidyamandir High School , Hooghly . Coming from a family of 4 where his father earns Rs. 1500/- [less than $25] a month , working as a labour, Subhojit scored 65% in the last annual exam. He participated in story telling competition organized to celebrate Rabindra Jayanti in school in 2012 and 2013 and won prizes.

His hobbies are reading story books and playing.

Subhojit wants to become a doctor when he grows up.

14-31- Baisakhi Dangar- Baisakhi Dangar , is a student of Gr. IX , in 2014-15, in Radhamohanpur J.N. High School , Bankura. Coming from a family of 4, where her father, earns Rs.3000/- [less than $50] , a month, as a small farmer, Baisakhi scored 75% in the last annual exam. She participated in Zilla Vigyan Medha-o-Manshikta Abhiksha-2012 and won prizes.

Her hobby is reading story books.

Baisakhi aspires to become a teacher when she grows up.

14-32-Baisakhi Lohar- Baisakhi Lohar is a student of Gr. X in 2014-15, in Dadhimukha High School , Bankura. She scored 69% in the last annual exam. She comes from a family of 4 where her father is deceased and mother earns Rs.2500/- [less than $42] a month, as a daily labour. At opportunity Baisakhi helps her mother in cooking.

Her hobby is reading story books. 

Baisakhi wants to become a teacher when she grows up.

14-33- Subhajit Ganguly- Subhajit Ganguly is a student of Gr. X in 2014-15, in Dhulai R.K.M. Vidyamandir, Bankura. He appeared in Madhyamik Exam-2014. Coming from a family of 8 where his father, a grocer, earns Rs.4000/- [less than $67] a month, Subhajit scored 74% in the Test Exam. He demonstrates a true spirit of leadership participating in organizing health camp, blood donation camp and go for scouting. He took part in Talent Search Exams conducted by PaschimBanga Zilla Vigyan Manashikta –o- Medha Abhiksha-2010 and 2012, and Dishari Medha Anweshan-2013.  He earned Junior Diploma in Tabla. At opportunity Subhajit helps mother in cooking.

His hobbies are drawing and reading newspapers.

Subhajit wants to become a doctor when he grows up.

14-34- Akhil Raghavendra Kulkarni- Akhil R. Kulkarni is a student of Gr. IX in 2014-15 , in Navanagar Rotary English Medium School, Hubli, Karnataka. Coming from a family of 5, where his father, a clerk, earns Rs.14265/- [less than $238] a month Akhil scored 85% in the last Annual Exam. He pursues a variety of interests outside academic curriculum. Those include participating in sports, drama competition, dance competition, quiz contest and science exhibition. He also has keen interest in social service.  At home Akhil helps in shopping, cleaning and gardening.

His hobbies are reading comic books, playing chess, table tennis and other indoor games.

Akhil wants to be a software engineer when he grows up.

14-35: Abdul Alim Middya: Abdul Alim Middya is a student of Gr. IX, in 2014-15, in Baro Hazari Sammilani Chandai High Madrasah, Bankura. Coming from a family of 6, where his father, earns Rs.2500/- [less than $ 41] a month, as a labour in bread factory, Abdul scored 68% in the last annual exam. He earned Merit Certificate by participating in Talent Search Examination conducted by Educational Research and Development Society-2011. At opportunity he tutors younger brother reading in Gr. IV.

His hobbies are reading story books and gardening.

Abdul aspires to become a teacher of English when he grows up.

14-36: Arkaja Banerjee: Arkaja Banerjee is a student of Gr. XI, in 2014-15, in Dhansimla Vidyabhawan, Bankura. She appeared in Madhyamik Examination -2014. Coming from a family of 8, where her father, a contract labour, earns Rs. 2000/- [less than $ 33] a month, Arkaja scored 78% in the Test Examination before appearing Madhyamik. Arkaja pursues a variety of interests outside her academic curriculum. Those include participation in school and community contests like Youth Parliament Competition, Zilla Vigyan Manashikta-o-Medha Abhiksha, Dishari Medha Annwesan and many more.

Her hobbies are reading story books and gardening.

Arkaja wants to become an Agriculture Officer when she grows up.

14-37: Amanulla Kaji: Amanulla Kaji is a student of Gr. IX in 2014-15, in Baro Hazari Sammilani High Madrasha [H.S.], Bankura. He scored 79% in the last annual exam. Coming from a family of 9, where his father, a hawker, earns Rs. 3000/- [less than $ 50] a month, Amanulla pursues a variety of interests outside the academic curriculum which includes participation in school and community contests like Talent Search Examination, Dishari Medha Annwesan and many more.

He has keen interest in helping others, depicted by his initiative in tutoring younger brothers reading in Gr. I &  IV.

His hobbies include gardening and reading story books.

Amanulla aspires to become a teacher when he grows up.

14-38: Arnab Samanta: Arnab Samanta is a student of Gr. IX in 2014-15, in Barchatra Ramkanai Institution, Bankura. Coming from a family of 4, where his father, a farmer, earns Rs. 2100/- [less than $35] a month, Arnab scored 93% in the last annual exam. He possesses a strong spirit of helping others, as demonstrated by his enterprise to clean the roads and take part in plantation programmes. He pursues a variety of interests outside academic curriculum. Those include participation in Talent Search Examinations conducted by Bangiyo Bhugol Mancha, Centre for Pedagogical Studies in Mathematics and Drawing Competition.

At opportunity he helps father in farming and assists sister in studies.

Arnab loves to read story books, science fictions and has interest in travelling.

He aspires to become a doctor when he grows up.

14-39: Asiya Khatoon: Asiya Khatun is a student of Gr. IX in 2014-15, in Radhamohanpur J.N. High School , Bankura. She scored 71.5% in the last annual exam. Coming from a family of 4, where her father, a small farmer, earns Rs.2000/- [less than $ 33] a month, Asiya helps her mother in cooking during school recess.

Her hobby is reading story books.

She wants to become a teacher when she grows up.

14-40: Surajit Pal- Surajit Pal is a student of Gr. X, in 2014-15, in Pratappur Damodar Jew High School , Bankura. Coming from a family of 6, where his father, a daily labour, earns Rs.3000/- [less than $50] a month , Surajit scored 70% in the last annual exam. At opportunity he helps father in farming.

His hobby is collecting postage stamps.

Surajit wants to become a police officer when he grows up.

14-41: Laxmi Ghosh- Laxmi Ghosh is a student of Gr. XI in 2014-15, in Chuaghara Sammilani Vidyapith, Bankura. Coming from a family of 4, where her father, a marginal farmer, earns Rs.3000/- [less than $50] a month, Laxmi scored 77% in the Madhyamik Examination-2013. She demonstrates a true spirit of leadership, by participating in Blood Donation Camp, Nirmal Vidyalaya Abhiyajaan and organizing Saraswati Puja at school. During school recess she tutors young children and contributes her income towards running family.

Her hobbies are reading story books, gardening and travelling.

Laxmi wants to become a teacher when she grows up.

14-42: Payel Sutradhar- Payel Sutradhar is a student of Gr. IX in 2014-15, in Narrah G.K. High School , Bankura. She scored 73.5% in the last annual exam. Coming from a family of 4, where father, a carpenter, earns Rs.3000/- [less than $50] a month, Payel participated in cultural activities held in school, earning prizes. At opportunity she teaches her brother.

Her hobbies are singing and travelling.

Payel wants to become a nurse when she grows up.

14-43- Sandip Manna- Sandip Manna is a student of Gr. XI, Arts, in 2014-15, in Narrah High School , Bankura. He scored 83% in the Madhyamik Examination-2013. Coming from a family of 3, where father, a carpenter, earns RS.1500/- [less than $25] a month, Sandip pursues a variety of interests outside academic curriculum. He attended NCC camp at Kalapather, Bankura, participated in school cleaning programme before Saraswati Puja and volunteered in an Eye Check up Camp held in Narrah. During school recess, he tutors young kids and contributes his income towards running the family.

His hobbies are playing football and travelling.

Sandip wants to become a teacher when he grows up.

14-44- Tutun Mal- Tutun Mal is a student of Gr. IX, in 2014-15, in Narrah G.K. Girls’ High School, Bankura. Coming from a family of 7, where father, an agricultural labour, earns Rs.3000/- [less than $50] a month, Tutun scored 77% in the last annual exam and stood first in her class. She possesses keen interest in extra-academic activities as demonstrated by her participation in Nirmal Vidyalaya Abhiyajaan. At opportunity she guides brother in his studies.

Her hobbies include gardening, story book reading and writing.

Tutun aspires to become a nurse when she grows up.

14-45- Gouranga Chowdhury- Gouranga Chowdhury is a student of Gr. X in 2014-15, in Narrah High School , Bankura. Coming from a family of 4, where father, a mason, earns Rs.3000/- [less than $50] a month, Gouranga stood first in the last annual exam, scoring 84% marks in aggregate. He pursues a variety of interests outside academic curriculum. These include participation in Annual Sports, organizing a grand feast on the occasion of Saraswati Puja and many more. At opportunity he helps his father in farming.

His hobbies include playing cricket and reading story books.

Gouranga aspires to become a Professor when he grows up.

14-46- Rupali Achar- Rupali Achar is a student of Gr. IX in 2014-15, in Ashutosh Balika Vidyapith, D/Dinajpur. Coming from a family of 4, where father, a hawker, earns Rs.2500/- [less than $41] a month, Rupali stood first in the last annual exam, scoring 85% marks in aggregate. She pursues a variety of interests outside the scope of academic curriculum which include participation in school contests like Vigyan Abhiksha-2010, Youth Parliament Competition-2013 and community events like Recitation Competition hosted by Balurghat Municipality in 2009, where she stood first.

Her hobby is reading story books and fictions.

Rupali wants to become a doctor when she grows up.

14-47- Susmita Chhatait- Susmita Chhatait, is a student of Gr. IX, in 2014-15, in Narrah G.K. Girls’ High School, Bankura. Coming from a family of 5, where father, earns Rs. 4800/- [less than $ 80] a month, by running a small cycle repairing shop and mother is a biri worker, Susmita scored 72% in the last annual exam. She participates in extra-curricular activities conducted at school and community.

At opportunity she assists mother by cutting tobacco leaves, thus in one way contributing towards sustaining the family.

Her hobbies are gardening and singing.

Susmita wants to become a teacher when she grows up.

14-48- Basanti Ghosh- Basanti Ghosh, is a student of Gr. IX, in 2014-15, in Palasdanga High School [H.S.] Bankura. In spite of the tragic incident of losing her father at this young age, Basanti continues to excel in academics by scoring 72% in the last annual exam. Coming from a family of 4, where her mother is a house wife, the income per mo is Rs.2000/- [less than $ 33] primarily from the assistance extended by neighbours, Basanti has a strong inclination towards participating in school and community contests. She helps her mother in household works and tutors younger sister reading in Gr. VII.

Her hobbies are gardening and reading story books.

Basanti aspires to become a teacher of Life Science when she grows up.

14-49- Bubai Ghosh- Bubai Ghosh is a student of Gr. X, in Palasdanga High School [HS] , Bankura. Coming from a family of 3, where father, a daily labour, earns Rs.2000/- [less than $33] a month, Bubai scored 70% in the last annual exam.

He participated in Annual Sports at school, in 2011 and ’12, securing 3^rd and 2^nd position respectively in High Jump, earning certificates.

Bubai loves gardening.

He wants to become a teacher when he grows up.

14-50- Doyel Maji- Doyel Maji is a student of Gr. IX, in 2014-15, in Barchatra R.K. Institution, Bankura. Coming from a family of 3, where father, a tailor, earns Rs.3000/- [less than $50] a month, Doyel stood second in the last annual exam, obtaining 87% in aggregate. She participated in Talent Search Examination in Geography, 2013, and demonstrates a spirit of leadership by taking part Plantation Programmes held in 2012 and ’13.

Her hobbies include reading story books and gardening.

Doyel wants to become a Police Inspector when she grows up.   

14-51- Kakali Garai – Kakali is a student of Gr. X in 2014-15 in Radhamohanpur J.N. High School , Bankura. Coming from a family of 4, where father, a small farmer, earns Rs. 3000/- [less than $50] a month, Kakali scored 71% in the last annual exam.

Her hobby is painting and wants to become a school teacher when she grows up.

14-52-Labani Karmakar- Labani Karmakar is a student of Gr. X in 2014-15, in Shitla Vivekananda High School , Bankura, scoring 70% in the last annual exam. Coming from a family of 5, where father, a daily labour, earns Rs.2000/- [less than $33] a month, Laboni pursues a variety of interests outside academic curriculum. These include participation in Talent Search Exam conducted by Bangiyo Bhugol Mancha-2013. She helps mother at home and her hobby in reading story books.

Laboni aspires to become a teacher when she grows up.

14-53- Mamoni Mandal- Mamoni Mandal is a student of Gr. X in Panchal Girls’ High School, Bankura, in 2014-15. Coming from a family of 4, where father, an agricultural labour, earns Rs.3000/- [less than $50] a month, she stood first in the last annual exam scoring 88% marks in aggregate.  She pursues a variety of interests outside the scope of academic curriculum which include participation in school as well as community contests such as Recitation Competitions, Merit Tests and Zilla Vigyan Manshikta-o-Medha Abhiksha.  Mamoni has interest in Adventure Sports and possesses a spirit of helping others as demonstrated by her attempt in tutoring younger sister.

Her hobbies are reading story books, travelling and gardening.

Mamoni aspires to become a Scientist when she grows up.

 14-54- Mousumi Manna- Mousumi Manna is a student of Gr. XII in Radhamohanpur J.N. High School , Bankura, in 2014-15. Coming from a family of 5, where her father, a marginal farmer, earns Rs. 3000/- [less than $ 50] a month Mousumi scored 79% in the last annual exam. She earned merit certificates participating in Talent Search Examinations conducted by E.R.D.S. (W.B.) and Paschim Bango Vigyan Mancha in 2008, ’09, ’10 and ’11. At opportunity Mousumi tutors her brother and helps mother in cooking.

Her hobby is reading story books and novels.

Mousumi aspires to become a teacher when she grows up.

 14-55: Priya Das- Priya Das is a student of Gr. IX in 2014-15, in Radhamohanpur J.N. High School , Bankura. Coming from a family of 6 where her father, a small farmer, earns Rs.3000/- [less than $50] a month, she secured 67% in the last annual exam. Priya helps her mother in cooking.

Her hobby is reading short story books.

Priya wants to become a school teacher when she grows up.

14-56- Shahrukh Khan- Shahrukh Khan is a student of Gr. XI, in 2014-15, in Dhansimla Vidya Bhavan [H.S.] School, Bankura. Coming from a one-parent family of 5, where mother earns Rs.3500/- [less than $ 58] a month, he passed Secondary Examination in 2013 securing 70% marks in aggregate. He earned certificates participating in school sports. At home Shahrukh tutors younger sisters.

His hobbies are painting, travelling and reading poems.

He possesses a strong spirit of helping injurious people.

Shahrukh aspires to become a doctor when he grows up.

14-57- Tanushree Paramanik- Tanushree Paramanik is a student of Gr. X in Godardihi High School , Bankura, in 2014-15. Coming from a family of 9 where her father is unemployed and mother an ICDS Programme assistant/helper, earning Rs.2000/- [less than $33] a month Tanushree scored 78% in the last annual exam. She earned certificate participating in Talent Search Test organized by Bhangiyo Bhugol Mancha in 2013. At opportunity she helps in cooking.

Her hobby is singing.

Tanushree wants to become a doctor when she grows up.

14-58- Payal Kumari- Payal Kumari is a student of Gr. X in 2014-15, in Jagadish Chandra High School, Ghatsila, Jharkhand. Coming from a family of 4, where father an auto driver, earns Rs. 3500/- [less than $58] a month, Payal scored 78% in the last annual exam. She possesses a true spirit of helping others as demonstrated by her enterprise to run a Free Coaching Home for illiterates. Payal participates in school and community contests.

Her hobbies include drawing and reading story books.

She aims to become an engineer when she grows up.

 14-59- Rabita Nayak- Rabita Nayak is a student of Gr. XI in 2014-15, in Jagadish Chandra High School , Ghatsila, Jharkhand. Coming from a family of 5, where father, a cook, earns Rs. 3000/- [less than $50] a month, she stood first in her class in the last annual exam, obtaining 71% marks in aggregate. Rabita participates in school and community contests. At opportunity she helps her mother in household works.

Her hobby is reading books.

Rabita wants to become a teacher when she grows up.

14-60- Salkhu Baskey- Salkhu Baskey is student of Gr. X, in 2014-15, in Jagadish Chandra High School, Ghatsila, Jharkhand. Coming from a one-parent family, where mother, a house wife earns Rs.4000/- [less than $66] a month Salkhu obtained 76% in the last annual exam. He won trophy and certificate as recognition of achieving excellence in Science Project Inter School Competition in Jamshedpur .

His hobby is reading books.

Salkhu wants to become a doctor when he grows up.

14-61- Sarita Bhakat- Sarita Bhakat is a student of Gr. XI, in 2014-15, in Jagadish Chandra High School, Ghatsila, Jharkhand. Coming from a family of 5, where father, a labour , earns Rs. 3000/- [less than $50] a month, Sarita scored 65% in the last annual exam. She has much interest in co-curricular activities which include participation in song, dance and alpana competitions.

Sarita loves to dance, sing and read.

She wants to become a teacher in life.

14-62- Simran Chakraborty- Simran is a student of Gr. X in 2014-15, in Jagadish Chandra High School, Ghatsila, Jharkhand. Coming from a family of 5, where father, a daily labour, earns Rs.5000/- [less than $83] a month, Simran stood third in her class scoring 76% marks in aggregate. Simran participates in cultural competitions organized in school and community level. She also earned a Junior Diploma in painting.

She loves drawing, dancing and reading books.

Simran wants to become an engineer when she grows up.

 14-63- Anima Barik- Anima Barik is a student of Gr. XI, in Jagdish Chandra High School , Ghatsila, Jharkhand. Coming from a family of 4, where father, a labour, earns Rs. 3000/- [less than $50] a month, she obtained 70% in the Secondary Exam-2014. She participates in Dance competition held in school, in fact dancing is her hobby too alongside reading.

Anima wants to become an ideal teacher in life.

 14-64- Biswanath Raut- Biswanath Raut is a student of Gr. X in 2014-15, in Saraswati Vidya Mandir, Ghatsila, Jharkhand. Coming from a family of 5, where father, a small business owner, earns Rs. 3750/- [less than $63] a month, he scored 75% in the last annual exam. Biswanath won the first prize in the cavalcade competition held at Raj Estate Grounds to celebrate Republic Day.

He loves to read and wants to become a doctor when he grows up.

14-65- Pankaj Kumar Saw- Pankaj Kumar Saw is a student of Gr. XI in B.D. S.L. Saraswati Vidyamandir, Mosabani, Jharkhand. He stood second in the last annual exam scoring 88% marks in aggregate. Pankaj comes from a family of 4, where father, earns Rs.4000/- [less than $66] a month, hawking on footpath. He has much interest in painting and sports. No wonder Pankaj took part in several painting competitions held in school and sub division level. He has also earned Pre-Senior Diploma in Painting. He also competed in Kabbadi and Volley ball tournaments held at Panchayat Level. At opportunity he assists parents in business. Undoubtedly painting, playing volleyball is among his best likings aside reading story books and novels.

Pankaj wants to be an Engineer in life.

 14-66- Raju Das- Raju Das is a student of Gr. X, in 2014-15, in B.D.S.C.T. Saraswati Vidya Mandir, Ghatsila, Jharkhand. Coming from a family of 4, where father, an employee in a grocery shop earns Rs.4000/- [less than $66] a month, he stood first in the last annual exam obtaining 91% marks in aggregate. Raju pursues a variety of interests outside academic curriculum. These include participation in Akhil Bharatiya Sanskrit Gyan Exam in 2009,’11’13 and Jagran Youth Editor Programme ’12.

His hobbies are reading science fictions and playing cricket.

Raju aspires to become a doctor when he grows up.

14-67-Suvash Das- Suvash Das is a student of Gr. X in 2014-15, in B.D.S.C.T. Saraswati Vidya Mandir, Ghatsila, Jharkhand. Coming from a family of 4, where father, an employee in a battery shop, earns Rs.3000/- [less than $50] a month, he obtained 79% in the last annual exam. He won prizes, certificates and medals participating in sports and cultural events organized at school and community levels which include Regional Cultural Competition – 2010, Akhil Bharatiya Sanskrit Gyan Exam- 2009, ’11 and ’13 and Cricket Tournament-2007. He loves to read science fictions especially on physics and computer.

Suvash wants to become a professor when he grows up.

 14-68: Puja Koley- Puja Koley is a student of B.Sc. First Year [Physiology Hons.] at Raja Narendra Lal Khan Women’s College, Paschim Midnapore, in the academic year 2014-15. She scored 82% in Higher Secondary Examination -2014. Puja comes from a family of 4 where her earns Rs.2000/- [less than $33] a month as a private tutor. She demonstrates a true spirit of leadership through participation in numerous Sit & Draw, Recitation, Poster Drawing and Story Writing competitions from 2001 onwards. She won second prize in All India Drawing Competition -2010 organized to celebrate Silver Jubilee Year of National Youth Day. Her hobbies are painting, recitation, singing and story writing.

Puja aspires to become a scientist when she grows up.

14-69: Dipa Poulick: Coming from a family where Dipa is raised by a neighbourhood aunty because her parents did not provide any parental care at key stages in her life and wanted to get her married without any concern of her age and ambition, she [Dipa] scored 87% in the Higher Secondary Exam-2013. At present she is a student of 2^nd year B.A. [English Hons.] at Netaji Mahavidyalaya, Arambagh, Hooghly . Her family income is Rs.2500/- [less than $42] a month.  She has keen interest in extra-academic activities as demonstrated by her initiative in organizing Saraswati Puja at College, participating in College Annual Sports Meet and volunteering in Arambagh Book Fair. At opportunity Dipa helps her aunt in household works. Her hobbies include reading the biographies of famous literary personalities like Shakespeare.

She wants to become an IAS Officer later in life.

14-70: Riya Banerjee: Riya Banerjee is a student of Gr. XII Arts in Bikna K.P.S. Vidyapith, Bankura. Coming from a family of 5 where her father a neurology patient and unemployed having a monthly household income of Rs. 1500/- [less than $25] a month , Riya scored 70% in the last annual exam. She is active in extra-curricular activities such as volunteering in Awareness –cum- Health Camp on water borne diseases in 2013, a Free Eye Check Up Camp held in Narrah in 2014 and participated in a cultural programme held in school. In order to be of help at opportunity to her family she took part in Tailoring Programme of six months. Riya helps her mother at all household chores.

Her hobbies are tailoring, travelling and reading story books.

Riya wants to become an ideal nurse.

 14-71: Raju Gorai: Raju Gorai is a student of Gr. XI –Science at Palashdanga High School [H.S.] in Bankura in 2014-15. Coming from a family of 6 where father earns Rs.3000/- [less than $50] a month hawking garments, Raju scored 82% in the Secondary Examination-2014. Raju cultivates a competitive spirit even outside academics such as in Zilla Vigyan Manashikta-o-Medha Aviksha and Talent Search Test conducted by Educational Research and Development Society.

His hobby is gardening. Raju wants to become a teacher in life.

14-72: Shibon Banerjee: Shibon Banerjee is a student of Gr. IX in Burdwan Shri Ramakrishna Saradapith Uchcha Vidyalaya in 2014-15 academic session. Coming from a family of 7 where his father , a security guard, earns Rs.3000/- [less than $50] a month Shibon scored 71% in the last annual exam. Shibon is associated with NCC from 2013 onwards. His hobby is playing cricket and wants to become an engineer when he grows up.

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 14-74: Mridula Ghosh: Mridula Ghosh is a student of Gr. XII-Arts, in Kulbani High School [H.S.], Paschim Midnapore in 2014-15 academic year. Coming from a family of 4 where father, a farmer earns Rs.3000/- a month she scored 75% in the last annual exam. Outside academics she participates in Sports and Cultural competitions held in school and community. She demonstrates extensive leadership through participation in Environment Awareness Campaign and helping a challenged boy in pursuing his lessons.

Her hobbies are reading story books and painting.

Mridula wants to become a teacher in life.

14-75: Rini Patra: Rini Patra is a student of Gr. XI in 2014-15 in Kulbani High School [H.S.] Paschim Midnapore who scored 86% in Secondary Exam 2014. She comes from a family of 4 where father earns as a small farmer Rs.3000/- [less than $50] a month only to feed the family. She loves reading story books and wants to become a teacher in life.

14-76: Sourav Maity: Sourav Maity is a student of Gr. XI in 2014-15, in Kulbani High School [H.S.], Paschim Midnapore who scored 79% in Secondary Exam-2014. He comes from a family of 4 where his father earns as a small farmer Rs. 4000/- [less than $67] only a month to feed the family.

Sourav loves gardening.

He wants to go for teaching profession.

14-77: Supriya Jana: Supriya Jana is a student of Gr. X in 2014-15 at Kulbani High School [H.S.] , Paschim Midnapore. She is the first girl in her class scoring 91% in aggregate in the last annual exam. Supriya comes from a family of 4 where father earns as a carpenter Rs.4000/- [less than $67] a month to feed the family. She participates in cultural competitions held at school and community level. She demonstrates spirit of helping others through teaching two old illiterate women in her village. Supriya likes to read and draw.

Her aim is to become a doctor in life.

14-78: Arghadip Patra: Arghadip Patra is a student of Gr. XI in 2014-15 in Kulbani High School [H.S.] , Paschim Midnapore. Coming from a family of 4 where father a small farmer earns Rs.3000/- [less than $50] a month, Arghadip scored 83% in Madhyamik Examination – 2014. Arghadip cultivates his competitive spirit even outside academics such as Youth Parliament Competition held in Block Level and Recitation competition organized in school. He was also rewarded for his benevolent spirit of eradicating illiteracy.

His hobbies are reading story books and gardening.

Arghadip wants to become a Professor in life.

14-79: Bidyut Senapati: Bidyut Senapati is a student of Gr. IX in 2014-15, in Kulbani High School [H.S.] Paschim Midnapore. He scored 78% in the last annual exam and stood first in class. Bidyut comes from a family where father earns, as a small farmer, only Rs.2500/- [less than $42] a month to feed the family of 5. Bidyut takes part in extra-curricular activities such as Nirmal Vidyalaya Abhiyaan, Literacy Drive Campaign and Quiz Competitions winning certificates and prizes to his credit.

His hobbies include gardening and reading story books.

Bidyut wants to be a doctor in profession.

 14-80: Moulik Patra: Moulik Patra is a student of Gr. XI- Science , in 2014-15, in Kulbani High School , Paschim Midnapore. Coming from a family of 4, where father, a farmer, earns Rs. 3000/- [less than $50] a month Moulik scored 80% in Madhyamik Examination-2014. He participated in Block Level Youth Parliament Competition and cultural programmes held in school winning certificates and prizes. Moulik expressed interest in benevolent community service through participation in Literacy Drive Campaign.

His hobbies are gardening and stamp collection.

Moulik wants to become a doctor when he grows up.

 14-81: Subhajit Ghosh: Subhajit Ghosh is a student of Gr. XI-Science in 2014-15, in Kulbani High School [H.S.], Paschim Midnapore. Coming from a family of 4 where father, a small farmer, earns Rs. 3000/- [less than $50] a month, Subhajit secured 73% in Madhyamik Exam-2014. He participates in co-curricular activities such as Block Level Youth Parliament Competition in 2012-13.

His hobby is gardening. Subhajit wants to become a doctor in profession.

14-82: Srishti Mondal: Srishti Mondal is a student of Gr. IX in Sonarpur Vidyapith, South 24 Pgs, in the academic year 2014-15. Coming from a family of 3 where father , a driver, earns Rs. 5000/- [less than $ 83] a month , she scored 79% in the last annual exam. Srishti keeps strong interest in activities and initiatives outside academics as well. She performs Rabindra Nritya, Kathak and earned certificates of merit in painting. She took part in Rabindra Dance Drama held at Dushamati Hall in 2013 and participated in Medha Sandhan Pariksha -2009, conducted by Academic Science , Culture and Promotion Society.

Her hobby is reading story books, especially detective ones.

Srishti wants to be a doctor and serve the ailing poor.

14-83 Mala Santra is a student of class X at Aswinkota Vidyasagar Vidyamandir [High School], Bankura in the academic year 2014-2015. She scored 75% in the last annual exam. Mala comes of a family where father is an agricultural laborer and mother a house wife. With a meager income of Rs. 2000/- (less than $ 33) a mo, her father has to feed the family of 6. At opportunity she helps her family in household chores. Mala wants to become a doctor or a nurse and serve the distressed community in remote villages.

14-84 Ranjit Barman is a student of Gr. XI (Arts) in Balurghat JLP Vidyachakra, D/Dinajpur in the academic year 2014-15. He passed Secondary Examination in 2014 scoring 65% in aggregate. Ranjit comes from a family of 5, where father earns working as a day-laborer Rs. 3000/- (less than $50) a month. Ranjit has volunteered in Road Safety Week organized on by State Traffic Police in Balurghat. His hobby is playing cricket and aspires becoming a High School teacher in life.

14-85 Tumpa Biswas is a student of Class X at  Ramdiha   High School , Bankura in the academic year 2014-2015, who scored 79% in the last annual exam. She comes of a family of 3 where father earns as a day-laborer Rs. 2000/- (less than $ 33) a month to feed the family. Tumpa participates in quiz contests held in school and Mock Parliament event organized in Kotulpur Circle winning prizes and certificates to her credit. Her hobby is reading books. She wants to be a teacher in life.

14-86 Beauty Rakshit is a student of Class X at  Ashurali Jatish Chandra High School , Bankura in the academic year 2014-15, who scored 78% in the last annual exam. She comes of a family of 5 where father earns as a music teacher Rs. 3000/- (less than $50) a month to feed the family of 5. Beauty is an excellent singer and loves reading story books. At opportunity she helps mother in household chores. She wants to be a teacher in life and engage in social service.

14-87 Somnath Ghatuary is a student of Class IX at  Manus Muria High School , East Singhbhum , Jharkhand, in the academic year 2014-15, who scored 92% in the last annual exam where he stood 2^nd in the class. He comes of a family where father earns as a street hawker only Rs. 1800/- [less than $ 30] a month to feed the family of 4. His hobby is playing cricket and reading books. Somnath wants to go for teaching profession.

14-88 Biplab Kumar Bhuj  is studying in Gr. IX in  Manus Muria   High School , East Singhbhum , Jahrkhand, in the academic year 2014-15. Biplab stood 1^st in the last annual examination scoring 93% in aggregate. He comes of a family of 5 where father is a marginal farmer with a monthly income of Rs. 2000/- (less than $ 33/-). His hobbies are reading story books and playing cricket. Biplab wants to be an engineer in life.

14-89 Sourav Giri is currently a student of B.Tech. [Mechanical Engineering] at Budge Budge Institute of Technology in South 24 Parganas. Sourav scored 77.4% in the First Year B.Tech., Sem-I exam. He comes of a very needy family of 4 where father, an auto driver, having monthly household income of just Rs. 6000/- [less than $100] has four persons to feed. Sourav demonstrates excellence in extra- curricular activities like sports through participating in various disciplines, winning in those and emerging as champion in a cricket tournament organized on his own. He got prizes in drawing competitions held in school and inter- school level and took part in TCS IT WIZ contest 2012. He supports his family in household chores and loves to play cricket and do painting. Sourav holds much promise for his future, aiming at the goal of becoming a successful Mechanical Engineer and contributing his knowledge towards the upliftment of the distressed populace in the country.

14-90 Sova Rani Das is a student of Gr. X in the academic year 2014-15 in Manus Muria High School , East Singhbhum , Jharkhand. She scored 85% in the last annual examination. Coming from a family of 7 where her father earns as a casual unskilled laborer Rs. 2500/- (less than $41) a month, Sova loves reading story books, playing, drawing and singing. Her ambition is to become a teacher in life.

14-91Pampa Mondal is a student of B.Sc. (First Year) Zoology Hons. in Bankura Sammilani College under University of Burdwan in the academic year 2014-15.  Pampa scored 72% in the Higher Secondary Examination. She comes from a family of 5, where father earns Rs. 4000/- (less than $67)  a month in field work during farming season as casual laborer. Pampa participates in Youth Parliament Competition 2010, ‘13. At opportunity she helps her mother in household chores. Her hobbies are drawing and reading story books. She wants to be teacher in life.

14-92 Deep Paramanik is a student of Gr. X in  Tajpur Ramcharan High School , Bankura in the academic year 2014-15. Deep stood 2^nd in the last Annual Exam securing 81% marks in aggregate. He comes of a family of 3 where his father earns Rs. 3000/- (less than $ 50) a month from farming. Deep at opportunity assists father in the field. His hobby is studying various subjects apart from regular curriculum enriching his general knowledge. Deep wants to be a good teacher in profession.

14-93 Lipika Halder is currently a student of Gr. XI [Arts] in  Bandel Vidya Mandir High School , Bandel, Hooghly . Lipika was a student of AALO-26 High School Coaching Home and studying from there, defying all odds, she passed Secondary Examination -2014 securing 65% in aggregate. She comes from a family of 5, where her father is engaged as a daily laborer earning Rs. 3000/- (less than $60) a month. Lipika has interest in extra-curricular activities such as participation in Tree Plantation Programme. She helps mother in cooking. Her hobby is reading story books. Lipika wants to become a teacher in profession.

14-95 Ratna Chatterjee is studying in Gr. XI [Science] at Balsi High School, Bankura in the academic year 2014-15.Coming from a family of 3 where father is deceased and mother a housewife , Ratna passed Secondary Examination-2014 securing 89% marks in aggregate. She has interest in extra- curricular activities like participating in Talent Search Examination-2009 and received Late Tilottama Pal Smriti Purashkar -2011 for academic excellence. Ratna has interest in Adventure Sports as well and took part as a trainee in a camp held in 2012 at the initiative of Man, Nature and Adventure Sports, Bankura. Ratna loves reading literary novels and aspires to become a teacher when she grows up.

14-96 Puja Das is studying in Gr. XII at  Bogra Vivekananda Mission High School , Bogra Chatti, Burdwan in the academic year 2014-15, who scored 69% in the Secondary Exam-2013. She comes from a family of 5, where father earns Rs.3000/- [less than $ 50] a month as Private Tutor. Puja too earns a small remuneration by tutoring few kids and contributes it in her family. Her hobbies are gardening, drawing and reading story books. Puja wants to be a geographer.

14-97 Priya Roy is studying in Gr. XI [Science] at  Galsi   High School , Burdwan in the academic year 2014-15, who scored 91% in the Secondary exam-2014. Coming from a family of 3, where father earns Rs. 2100/- (less than $35) a month as small business owner [pan-stall], Priya has keen interest in Classical – Vocal & Rabindra Sangeet and received First Class Diploma with Distinction from Pracheen Kala Kendra, Chandigarh , in 2011-12. Her hobbies are reading books and singing. She aspires to become a Professor in Mathematics.

14-98 Biswajit Koley is studying in Gr. XII [Science] at Baital G.P. Vidyapith [H.S.] , Baital, Bankura in the academic year 2014-15, who scored 74% in the Secondary Exam-2013. Coming from a family of 5 where father earns Rs. 2000/- (less than $33) a month as a small farmer, Biswajit takes part in extra-curricular activities like quiz competitions held in school as well as in the community. He helps father in farming. His hobby is gardening. Biswajit wants to be teacher in profession, and serve the under privileged.

14-99 Sumanta Nandi is studying in Gr. XII [Science] in the academic year 2014-2015 at  Badangang High School , Hooghly , who scored 86% in the Secondary Examination-2013. Coming from a family of 5, where father earns from cultivation Rs. 1500/- (less than $30) a month, Sumanta displays keen interest in extra-curricular activities in school as well as in community. His hobbies are gardening and playing cricket. He wishes to contribute to the growth and prosperity of the nation for which he can’t dream of any other nobler profession than becoming a teacher in life.

14-100 Ankana Rakshit is studying B. Sc. (Nursing) 1^st year in College of Nursing, Burdwan Medical College and Hospital, Burdwan in the academic year 2014-15, who scored 80% in Higher Secondary Exam-2012.  Coming from a family of 5 where father earns as a sign board painter Rs. 2500/- (less than $42) a month, Ankana takes special interest in community and school activities. She took part in Garbage Cleaning Operation held in her locality and attended a Seminar on Awareness for General Health & Hygiene in 2009. She is outstanding in sports and is awarded with books, certificates and accreditations for participating in singing competitions. At opportunity she does tuition and supports family with her small income. Her hobbies are singing and gardening. Ankana wants to be an ideal nurse in life and help the distressed. This way she intends to fulfill her commitment to the society.

14-101 Raja Satpathi is a student of Gr. XI in Bikrampur R. D. High School , Bankura , in the academic year 2014-15. He scored 82% in Madhyamik Examination-2014. He comes from a family where father earns as a small farmer Rs.2000/- [less than $ 33] a month to feed a family of 4. Raja involves in some extra-curricular activities, such as Tree Plantation Programme, College Street Talent Search Initiative etc. He helps his parents in domestic chores. His hobbies are gardening, reading story books etc. Raja aspires to become an ideal teacher in life.

14-102  Biswajit Gorai is a student of B.Tech. [First Year], Electrical Engineering, in Govt, College of Engineering & Textile technology, Berhampore, Murshidabad, in academic year 2014-15.Biswajit scored 82% in Higher Secondary Examination-2013.He comes from a family where his father earns as a spice hawker Rs.5000/- [less than $ 83] a month to support a family of 5. He demonstrates a strong spirit in extra-curricular activities through participation in tree plantation programme, volunteering in Blood Donation camp and organizing Cultural programme on the occasion of Kali Puja. At opportunity Biswajit helps his father in business. His hobbies are playing cricket, reading books and listening music. His ambition is to become an engineer and dedicate his service towards development of the nation.

14-103  Supriya Dhaibhai is a student of Gr. XI in Garh Raipur High School , Bankura, in the academic year 2014-15. Coming from a family of 6 where father, a casual labour, earning Rs.2000/- [less than $ 33    ] a month Supriya scored 86% in Secondary Examination-2014. Supriya involves himself in extra academic activities like Paschim Banga Vigyan Mancha and College Street Talent Serach Intiatives from 2008 onwards and obtained merit certificates to his credit. He assists in domestic chores as well. His hobbies are reading G.K. Books and playing cricket. His ambition is to become an ideal teacher.

14-104 Arghyadeep Kundu is a student of B.Tech. –First Year, CSE, in Techno India College of Technology, Rajarhat, Kolkata in the academic year 2014-15. He comes from a family of 4, where father, engaged in a small business, earns Rs. 3500/- [less than $58] a month. Arghyadeep passed Higher Secondary in 2014 securing 86% marks in aggregate. The boy keeps strong interest in activities outside academics as demonstrated through his participation in Tree Plantation Programme, Quiz Competitions, Garbage cleaning operation and playing in Dramas. He even took part in Talent Search Competition and obtained certificates. At opportunity Arghyadeep supports his family in domestic chores. His hobbies include reading story books, playing cricket etc. His ambition is to become a software engineer.

14-105 Pallab Halder is a student of B.Sc. [Mathematics] Hons. –First Year, in Bankura Sammilani College , Bankura in the academic year 2014-15. Coming from a family of 3, where father, a vegetable vendor, earns Rs.2300/- [less than $ 38 ] per mo, Pallab passed Higher Secondary in 2014 securing 90.2% marks in aggregate. Outside academics he possesses strong  interest in extra-curricular activities like participating in Blood donation camp conducted by SOUL, Tree Plantation Programme in school, Garbage Cleaning Operation held in locality and many more. His hobbies are reading detective books, gardening etc. Pallab wants to become an ideal teacher.  

14-106 Payel Chakraborty  is student of B.Sc. [Botany Hons.] 2nd Year in Balurghat College in the academic year 2014-15. She obtained 55% in the First Year Examination conducted under University of GourBanga . She comes of a family of 3, where her father is deceased and mother works as a maid earning Rs.1000/- [less than $ 16] a month to feed the family. Payel helps her mother in household chores. Her hobbies include reading story books, travelling and listening music. She aspires to become a WBCS Officer when she grows up.

14-107 Aditi Roy is a student of Gr. IX in Joypur Madhyamik Balika Vidyalaya, Bankura in the academic year 2014-15. She comes from a family of 4 where father is a private tutor earning a small income of Rs. 2500/- [less than $ 41] per mo. Aditi secured 92.5% marks in the last annual examination. At opportunity she helps in household chores and tutors her younger brother. Her hobbies are drawing and reading books. She aims becoming a teacher.

14-108 Bishal Ghatuary is a student of Gr. IX in Manusmuria High School , Manusmuria, Jharkhand,in the academic year 2014-15. Coming from a family of 4 where father, a small farmer, earns Rs.2000/- [less than $ 33] per mo, Bishal secured 87% in last annual examination. He loves reading books and playing cricket. Bishal’s aim is to become a doctor.

14-109 Akash Kisku is a student of Gr.X in Jagadish Ch. High School , Ghatsila, Jharkhand, in the academic year 2014-15. He obtained 73% in the last annual examination. He comes from a family of 6, where father works as a laborer, earning Rs.1600/- [less than $ 26 ] to feed the same. He possesses strong interest in extra-curricular activities like participating in games and sports organized at school and block level winning certificates to his credit. At opportunity he does farming and loves to play football and cricket. Akash aims to become an engineer.

14-110 Arjun Soren  is a student of Gr.X in Jagadish Ch. High School , Ghatsila, Jharkhand, in the academic year 2014-15. He obtained 67% in the last annual examination. He comes from a family of 3, where father is deceased and mother works as a laborer earning Rs. 2000/- [less than $ 33] per mo to feed the same. He possesses strong interest in games and sports organized at school and block level winning certificates to his credit. He also took part in Pune International Marathon -2010 and earned credits for completing NEEV ABHIYAAN COURSE conducted by Ambuja Cements Ltd. in Pune 2011. Arjun also completed one year diploma in Basic Rural Technology [DBRT] from National Institute of Open Schooling in 2012. At opportunity he assists in household works and his hobbies include playing and reading books. Arjun wants to become an engineer when he grows up. 

14-111 Mampi Ghosh  is a student of Gr. IX in Dhulai Girls’ High School, Bankura in the academic year 2014-15. She stood second in class and obtained 84% marks in the last annual examination. She comes from a family of 5, where father works as a farmer, earning Rs.2500/- [less than $ 41] to feed the same. Mampi teaches younger sister at opportunity and her hobbies include gardening and drawing. Mampi wants to become an ideal teacher when she grows up.

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Last updated 01 June 2015