Our Fellows
Year - 2021
Biswajit Saikia, Marangi, Jorhat
Primarily a hawker and bee keeper, Biswajit’s father has been the lone bread earner of the family. But the Covid Pandemic has completely shattered the economic condition of the family. In spite of the challenges, Biswajit scored 90% in the HSLC exam and aspires to be an Engineer. He is a student of Reliance Jr College, Golaghat
Pankaj Saikia, Kakajan, Jorhat
Coming from a remote area of Kakajan, Jorhat, Pankaj Saikia wants to a join the Indian Army thorough the NDA. His father is a tenant farmer and the meagre income made it difficult for him to even purchase books for his exam. Despite such hardship, Pankaj scored 92.67% in HSLC 2021. His hobby is playing cricket. Presently he is studying in Ascent Academy, Jorhat.
Priyakshi Dutta, Rongdoi, Jorhat
Priyakshi belongs to a very poor family, from a village named Borpaik gaon, Rongdoi of Jorhat. Her father earns a living by cultivating fields of other people and selling vegetables in the roadside market. Since he also has to support Priyakshi’s elder sister who is pursuing her MA course in Dibrugarh University, Priyakshi didn’t have the luxury of access to books and tuition for her studies. She has scored around 92.33% in her HS exam and her dream is to be an IPS officer. Presently she is studying in Arohon Academy, Jorhat.
Hiyashree Devi, Nalbari
Hiyashree Devi, has secured 96% in the recent HSLC examination. She lives with her parents and her sister in Tihu, Nalbari. Her elder sister is also a student and pursuing BA in Economics. Her father runs a small book shop and can barely afford the cost of the education of two daughters. Hiyashree wants our guidance and support to follow her dream of joining the Assam Administrative Services. In her free time, she loves reading books like biography and novels. Presently, she is studying in Tihu College, Nalbari.
Priyapal Handique, Mariyani, Jorhat
Priyapal Handique belongs a lower middle class family in Mariyani, Jorhat. In his childhood, he was diagnosed with a disease that made him unable to walk, leaving him totally dependent on a wheel chair. Being the only bread earner of the family, his father used to run a hotel. But the lockdown during the Covid-19 pandemic snatched away the only income source from the family. Despite such acute financial hardship, Priyapal has scored 93% in the HSLC 2021. He considers Stephen Hawking as his inspiration and wants to be a scientist like him crossing all the economic and physical barriers. Presently he is a student of XI in Science of Mariyani College, Jorhat.
Shahina Islam, Dhuburi
Daughter of an office assistant of a non-sanctioned School of Dhuburi, Shahina has secured 95.8% marks in last HSLC examination. Despite severe lack of resources, Shahina has battled all odds by putting in tremendous hard work. She is highly confident of her abilities and aims to be a doctor. She has started her preparation for NEET straight after her Class X exms. She wants to help the needy people of her area once she becomes a doctor. At present she is a student of Dhuburi Girls College, Dhuburi.
Jahid Akhtar, Darang
Jahid lives in Islampur of Mangaldai, Darang. His father works as a daily wage laborer. He loves machines and from his childhood his aim was to be an engineer. He has successfully secured 92.83%, despite facing many hardships along the way. Inspite of the shortage of resources, Jahid has not given up on his dream. In his free time he loves playing and reading various books which can increase his knowledge. Presently he is studying Gyan Sagar Academy, Mangaldai.
Ankit Sarma, Tinsukia
Ankit, who lives in Rangpuria, Tinsukia with his parents belongs to a very poor family. His father is bed ridden due to certain ailments and hence his mother has to take care of the entire family of three. Despite many challenges and economic obstacles Ankit has scored 90% in the HSLC 2021. Very positive and confident Ankit wants to be a Chemist in future. He wants to undertake research in the field of chemistry. His hobby is playing games like cricket, carrom, football etc. and reading books. He is a student of Tinsukia College, Tinsukia.
Fizaunnisha Khatoon, Tinsukia
Fizaunnisha lost her father when she was about 5. Her mother supported both the education of both the children, she and her elder sister through rental income and tailoring. The economic and family problems made her stronger in her resolve to achieve her dream. She believes in hard-work, sincerity and determination. Despite many challenges she scored 91.2% in her HSLC exam and aims to become an IAS officer. Her hobby is drawing, playing indoor games and reading books. Presently, she is a student of Women College, Tinsukia.
Dipika Saikia, Majuli
Hailing from Majuli, Dipika’s father who is a small and marginal farmer had to take care of the entire family from his meagre income. He also has to support his elder son who is studying M.Sc. in Dibrugarh University. Dipika studied through her HSLC exams by borrowing books from others and still scored 98.5%. In spite of such financial difficulties, she has taken it as a challenge to pursue her dream of becoming a doctor and serve the family as well as the society. Presently, she is a student of NKEM Jr. College, Jorhat.
Riya Sarma, Nalbari
Riya is from a very poor and backward village of Nalbari District. Her father is a priest. Through his meagre income he had to take care of his family. Since Riya’s elder sister is specially abled, he has to take care of her. Despite such problems Riya scored 87% in the HSLC 2021. Her aim is to become an administrative officer and support her family. In her free time she loves drawing and singing. She is also a good artist and a singer. At present she is studying in Aryabhtatta Academy, Tihu.
Dibakar Medhi, Baksa
Dibakar, is from a remote village named Khagrabari Village of Baksa district. His father is a farmer somehow managing the day to day expenses with his irregular and low income. In spite of such hardships, through his hard work and dedication he has secured 83.5% in the last HSLC exam. He loves to play cricket in his free time. At present he is studying in Nalbari College, Tihu.
Pabitrapran Baruah, Majuli
Pabitrapran Baruah, lives in Saroati village of Majuli and is from a very poor family. The remote village is without any transport facility. His father is a street vendor who is somehow managing his four member family unfortunately, they have lost their home due to erosion and at present taking shelter in a L.P. school. Surpassing all the hurdles he managed to score 91% in HSLC 2021. Pabitrapran is a very good extempore speaker, debater and wants to be an administrative officer. Presently he is a student of Namoni Majuli Sr. Secondary School, Majuli.
Year - 2020
Aroti Hatimota
Hailing from Majuli, Aroti’s father who is a small and marginal farmer had to take care of the entire family from his meagre income. This inspired Aroti to put all efforts in her studies, so that in future not only could she make her father proud but also look after the family. Despite studying from borrowed books and with the help of her teachers in school, she scored 91.83% in her HSLC exam and wants to pursue a career in medicine post Class XII.
Dulia Khan
Dulia is from a very poor and backward village called Kalgachia. His father, who is a cultivator with a small plot of land, had to support the entire family. Dulia is inspired by his father who keeps on encouraging him to be self-reliant and not struggle for survival. He scored 87.5% in the HSLC exam and dreams of becoming a doctor and serving the poorest of the poor.
Bastab Gogoi
Hailing from Lakhimpur, Bastab’s father worked in a venture school for twenty one years without any pay and supports his family from whatever income he is able to generate from cultivation. Since his elder sister is also studying, it was difficult for Bastab to even purchase books for his exam. His mother also had to support the family through weaving. Inspite of such hardships, Bastab scored 92% in his HSLC exam and aims to become a doctor.
Gouripaban Bora
A carpenter by occupation, Gouripaban’s father supports the family with his meagre earning. He lives in a remote village of Lakhimpur, Tatibahar. Gouripaban has not only overcome these financial hindrances but also has done something extraordinary by securing 94.33% in HSLC exam. He wants to become a doctor and serve the community.
Gyanomjyoti Bora
Gyanom is from Selenghat. His father is a teacher, but of a non-provincialised school and had to support the family of four through home tuitions. Despite these obstacles, Gyanom has proudly secured 94.67% in HSLC exam. Gyanom believes in hard work and is passionate and determined to be a doctor and serve the community.
Ankushmita Robidas
Ankushmita lives in a village of Jorhat namely Borigaon with her other three family members. Her father is bed ridden due to certain ailments and hence her mother has to take care of the entire family of four. Despite these odds and with the constant support of her parents and teachers, Ankushmita secure 89.33% in HSLC exam. She has an ambitious dream of becoming an administrative officer.
Trinayan Sarma
Hailing from Dergaon, Trinayan lost both his parents at an early age and was brought up by his grandmother. In spite of such challenges, he has secured 90.8 percentages in 10th Board examination. Trinayan, who has been conferred with National Child Scientist Award twice, aspires to get into IIT as he believes that an engineer can play a important role in the progress of the country.
Sakil Ahmed
Sakil’s father is a small vegetable vendor in his hometown Jokholabondha, Nagaon and has to take care of a family of seven through what he is able to sell daily. The family was so financially stressed, that Sakil didn’t even have a table to study. Inspite of these challenges, Sakil secured 86.3% in HSLC exam. He wants to pursue a career in civil services.
Manashjyoti Borthakur
Manashjyoti is from Kenduguri, Jorhat. His father has been physically unwell for long and had to spend a lot on his medicines. As a result, Manash’s and his elder sisters education were disrupted. Both of them had difficulty in purchase of required study material and payment of school fees on time. Overcoming these financial adversaries, Manashjyoti has secured 95.67% in HSLC exam. Manas want to pursue a career in Management by completing his MBA from a reputed institution.
Sourabhjyoti Das
Sourabhjyoti is from Golaghat. Since his father has some medical issues, he supports his family only through home tuitions. With some support from his sister and sister-in-law’s family, he was able to complete his education and scored 87% in HSLC exam. Sourabh wants to appear for the National Defence Academy exams and serve the country. His Plan B is to pursue a Masters in Chemistry.
Palashjyoti Hazarika
A resident of Mahimabari of Titabor, Jorhat Palashjyoti’s father is a small farmer. With the little income he gets, he has to look after the family apart from taking care of Palashjyoti’s educational expenses. Despite these problems, Palashjyoti has secured 90.66% in HSLC exam. Becoming a doctor is his dream.
Rijumoni Handique
Rijumoni who is from Nitaipukhuri, Sivasagar has scored 88.66% in her HSLC exam. Her father who is a farmer supports the family of four from whatever he is able earn from cultivation. Although Rijumoni didn’t have access to educational resources like the other students in her class, she worked hard to achieve success. She wants to pursue a career in the Civil Services and serve the country.
Year - 2019
Trishnajyoti Neog
Trishnajyoti who scored 88.83% in the last HSLC examination, wants to be an IAS officer. Her father is a small farmer and her parents work very hard to make ends meet. She lacks a proper guide to help her fulfill her ambition. She likes reading books during leisure time and is presently a student of Borhola HS school of Jorhat in the arts stream.
Prajapoti Sonowal
Son of a teacher of a non-sanctioned School of Lakhimpur, Prajapoti has secured 90.5% marks in last HSLC examination. Despite severe lack of resources, Prajapoti has battled all odds by putting in tremendous hard work. He is highly confident of his abilities and aims to be a doctor. At present he is a student of North Lakhimpur College, Lakhimpur.
Rimpi Saikia
Belonging to a remote area of Jorhat, Rimpi’s father is a bamboo craft worker, while her mother works in the fields to make a living. Staying in a dilapidated house, she has been struggling continuously with poverty. Despite these hardships, she has secured 87.5% in HSLC examination. Taking on her dire financial situation as a challenge, Rimpi wants to be a doctor and is studying in Pragya Academy, Jorhat in the science stream.
Neelotpal Nath
Neelotpal who is from Mangaldai has secured 92.16% in the HSLC examination. His father is a small farmer and is somehow making ends meet. Despite the lack of the basic requirements of books, copies etc. for study, Neelotpal has fared well in his studies. Highly ambitious and meritorious Neelotpal wants to be a doctor. At present he is enrolled in Ramanujam Academy, Nagaon.
Bitupan Sarma
Bitupan who is from a remote area called Dooni of Darrang District, belongs to a very poor family. His father makes end meet by selling books from door to door. Despite not having a proper house and resources for studies, Bitupan carried on with determination. Amidst such struggle and lack of minimum amenities, he secured 89 percentage in the last HSLC examination. Bitupan who desires to be a doctor, is presently studying in Mangaldai Sipajhar HS school.
Kandarpa Chutia
His father, a teacher of a non-sanction school with almost zero income is somehow feeding his family with low earnings from growing paddy in his small land field. With this income Kandarpa’s father has been providing for the education of his two sons and hence not able to provide in a sufficient manner. But a strongly determined Kandarpa has secured 88.33% in the last HSLC examination overcoming these problems. Presently he is a student of science stream in North Lakhimpur College, Lakhimpur.
Bhupen Gogoi
Coming from a very backward area of Dibrugarh, Bhupen Gogoi is a very meritorious student. His father is a roadside vendor who sells vegetables collected from forests to make a living. Growing up in such a family where his parents struggle on a daily basis to make ends meet, he scored 91.5% in the HSLC examination. He aims to be a doctor and serve the society. Presently he is a student of Salt Brook Academy, Dibrugarh.
Bhaskar Jyoti Parasar
Who aims to be a doctor, has successfully secured 95.34%, despite facing many hardships along the way. With a small cycle repairing stall, his father has somehow been making ends meet to sustain his family while his mother has worked equally hard to manage the household. Inspite of the shortage of resources, Bhaskar has not given up on his dream. At present, he is a student of Excellence Academy, Bajali, Barpeta.
Year - 2018
Udit Ranjan Sarma
Udit, whose father earns a living by driving an auto rickshaw, is from a village near Barpeta. Since his father also has to support Udit’s elder sister who is pursuing her CA course in Guwahati, Udit didn’t have the luxury of access to books and tution for his studies. In spite of these hardships, he was able to score 87.2% in his HSLC exam. His aim is to become an engineer and support his family. At present he is studying in Aryabhatta Academy Higher Secondary School, Barpeta.
Chaya Medhi
Chaya lost her father in an unfortunate accident when she was in Class VII and the family had to face a lot of hardship to carry on with their lives. However, her mother supported both the children in pursuing their studies by borrowing money from others and through her income from tailoring. Through her sheer hard work and dedication, she scored 92.5% in her HSLC exam and aims to become an IAS officer. She is also a good extempore speaker and dancer. At present she is studying in Cotton College, Guwahati.
Sumi Kalita
Sumi who has scored around 90% in her HSLC exam despite acute financial difficulties, nurtures dreams of becoming a doctor. She lost her father at a very young age and her maternal uncles took care of them by providing shelter. Whatever income her mother was able to generate through weaving went to support her education. She is a student of Dakshin Kamrup College, Mirza.
Ankur Jyoti Bhuyan
ANKUR JYOTI BHUYAN: Belonging to a poor family from Teok, Jorhat Ankur is a brilliant boy. His father is a cultivator and through his meagre income takes care of the family and also supports the education of three children. In spite of challenges, Ankur scored 89.5% in his HSLC exam and is moving towards his dream of becoming a Chartered Accountant. Presently he is studying in J.B. College, Jorhat.
Kalpana Kakoti
Kalpana, who is from a remote village in Lakhimpur belongs to a very poor landless family. She studied through her HSLC exams by borrowing books from others and still scoring 94%. But tragedy struck this family of four, when the only income earner, her father suddenly passed away a few days after her exam results were declared. In spite of such personal and financial difficulties, she has taken it as a challenge to pursue her dream of becoming a doctor, one that she shared with her father. She is a student of Brahmaputra Valley Academy, Lahimpur.
Ananta Barman
Ananta belongs to a very poor family, from a remote village of Tihu, Nalbari. He has grown up fighting poverty as his father earns a living by cultivating fields of other people and selling vegetables in the roadside market. His study table is just a bed made out of bamboo which he shares with his elder brother. Since they didn’t have enough money to purchase books and take tuition classes, he had to borrow from others. But this has not stopped him from dreaming big. He scored 87.6% in his HSLC exam and aspires to join the National Defence Academy. He is as student of Tihu College, Nalbari.
Chinmoy Kumar Sarma
Chinmoy, who is from a village near Mangaldai has scored 90% in his HSLC exam and dreams of becoming an aeronautical engineer. His father, who cultivates a small plot of land, earns a living by taking tuitions in the village. They face a lot of problems during the monsoon months due to a leaking roof in their house. In his free time, he likes to do fishing. He is studying in Sipajhar College, Mangaldoi.
Abdul Hasim
Abdul’s house still doesn’t have an electric connection because his father, who works as a labourer in the construction industry, would not be able to afford the electricity bills. But this has not deterred Abdul from pursuing his dream of becoming an engineer. He scored 92% in his HSLC exams and is at present studying in Concept Junior College, Titabor.
Year - 2017
Netrodhar Payeng
Netrodhar is from Borgoyan no.2 village, Majuli and has scored 90% in HSLC exam. He wants to pursue engineering and become a scientist like his idol APJ Abdul Kalam.
Bishwajit Bora
Biswajit is from Konhar Gaon, Jorhat and has scored 87% in HSLC exam. He wants to pursue civil services and serve the people.
Diganta Borah
Diganta is from Santipur Koch Gaon, Dhemaji and has scored 88% in HSLC exam. His dream is to become a teacher and help educate others.
Madhab Marang
Madhab is from Bongkuwal Balisapori Gaon, Golaghat and has scored 91% in HSLC exam. He wants to become a doctor and serve people living in remote villages who have no access to doctors.
Lakshmi Devi
Lakshmi is from Moniapa, Golaghat and has scored 90% in HSLC exam. She would like to become an engineer since it will provide her with exposure to machines, which the modern world is dependent on.
Manav Neog
Manav is from Na-Dicial Gaon, Sivasagar and has scored 96% in HSLC exam. Although his parents and relatives want him to become a doctor but he loves mathematics and want to become a professor of mathematics.
Year - 2016
Biman Saikia
Biman is from Potiyoni Gaon, Majuli and has scored 86% in HSLC exam. He wants to become a scientist.
Anisha Saikia
Anisha is from Dhowachala Gaon, Majuli and has scored 89% in HSLC exam. She wants to become a doctor to help poor people without medical access.
Sewali Bharali
Sewali is from Pomua Gaon, Majuli and has scored 87% in HSLC exam. She wants to become a doctor.