Bhubaneswar: Odisha Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati on Saturday felicitated Champa Raspeda, the first girl from the vulnerable Didyai tribe to crack the medical entrance test NEET.
Champa, a native of Amlibeda village in Malkangiri district, qualified for NEET and secured admission into the MBBS course at a government medical college.
Accompanied by her brother, she visited Raj Bhavan. Officers of the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes Research and Training Institute (SCSTRTI), and her teacher, Utkala Keshari Das, who guided her throughout her preparation, were also present.
Chhattisgarh Shocker: Class 2 Girl Student Made To Do 100 Sit-Ups For Using Toilet Without Permission; HospitalisedChandigarh University Launches 'Campus Tank' To Boost India's Startup EcosystemFelicitated Ms. Champa Rasapeda from Malkangiri, the first girl from the Didayi community to clear NEET and secure admission to MBBS.Her remarkable achievement is a milestone of pride for Odisha and an inspiration for the youth of the state.
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The governor inquired about her journey, including the challenges she faced, her schooling, coaching support, and her determination to pursue a career in medicine, a statement said.
The governor presented her with a mobile phone and a laptop bag, extending his best wishes for her academic journey, it said.
Kambhampati said Champa's success is a matter of immense pride not only for the Didyai community but for the entire state of Odisha.
Her journey from a remote village to qualifying for NEET reflects extraordinary determination, perseverance, and a strong commitment to education, he said.
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The governor promised Champa all possible support in her future academic pursuits.
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