Kolhapur: Pankaj Dilip Kamble was beaming after the SSC results were declared on Friday. Pankaj, who has cerebral palsy, scored 72.4% in the exam. Rohit Tanaji Mohite, who also has cerebral palsy, got 63.4%.
Both Pankaj and Rohit are from the Samarth Vidyalay from Uchgaon village near Kolhapur city. The school is run by the Helpers of the Handicapped, an organisation working with people with disabilities.
Rekha Desai, trustee, and the entire managing body of the school, were extremely proud of Pankaj and Rohit’s achievements. “Pankaj is from Sangliwadi in Sangli district. He has been with us since Class VII. His mother, who works as a daily wager, was keen on ensuring he gets education. We put him through several remedial courses so that he could speak clearly to the writer provided to him during the exam.”
She appreciated Rohit’s efforts too as he has a visibility handicap.
Daughters of Asha workers shineSince the pandemic began, the Asha workers have been on the field. Ishwari Mane, daughter of an Asha worker Vrushali Mane, secured 84% marks. The 2021 floods destroyed their house and one-acre farm. Living on meagre income, Vrushali reared buffaloes to sustain her family.
“My daughter helped in every household chore. I had to leave home early in the morning during the pandemic. In my absence, she managed the household. She is interested in science and has got several awards,” said Vrushali.
Ankita Sudhakar Kamble, daughter of Asha worker Rama Kamble, scored 83.4%. “During the pandemic, my husband, who works as construction worker, was out of work. Despite economic hardships, my daughter scored good,” said Rama, who wants her daughter to become a doctor.
Excels in sports and academicsSwarupa Umesh Surve is a state gymnastics player. She is undergoing training at Kolhapur Sports Association. Her dream of becoming a top gymnast goes along with her excellence in academics. She scored 92.8%.
Same is the case with state-level swimmer Dhirija Ramesh More. “I train for six hours every day, three hours in morning, and then after the school,” said Dhirija. Her father, social activist Ramesh More, said she aims to play in the national championships and he would support her.
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