Bihar Girl's Dream to Become a Doctor Gets Govt Support After moving TV interview
Patna: A tearful plea on television has turned into a life-changing moment for Khushboo Kumari, a young girl from Bihar whose dream of becoming a doctor seemed out of reach due to financial hardship. After her story aired on a news channel, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan reached out, assuring her that the government would support her journey towards a medical career.
In a heartwarming video call, Pradhan encouraged Khushboo to focus on her studies and reassured her that both Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar are going to ensure her education in the science stream. He also urged her to hold no resentment towards her parents, who have struggled to support her aspirations.
Patna District Magistrate Chandrashekhar Singh on Sunday said that the administration will ensure that Khushboo Kumari gets admission to class 11 with biology in the 2025-27 academic session, reports PTI
Kumari, a resident of Danapur on the outskirts of Patna, had always dreamt of becoming a doctor. However, it was not possible for her economically weak parents to bear the expenses of an education in science.
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Recently, she shared her story with a private news channel, which interviewed her as part of a feature on International Women's Day.
The girl broke down on camera, saying that her dream of becoming a doctor would remain unfulfilled.
The situation changed, at least for now, as the interview came to the notice of Pradhan.
"We got a call from Union Minister for Education Dharmendra Pradhan who watched Khushboo's interview and expressed the desire to speak to the girl," said the Patna district magistrate
Accordingly, a video call with the minister was organised and the district administration has shared on social media a one-and-a-half-minute long video clip of their conversation.
Flanked by her parents on either side, the girl can be heard speaking into a microphone, expressing her wish to be "admitted to any good college which offers quality education in science".
Pradhan replied: "Do not worry, my child. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar will arrange for your education. You study well and, please, hold nothing against your parents. They tried to support you to the best of their ability", quotes PTI
The remark made her father wipe his tears with his soiled 'gamcha' (traditional cotton towel) while her mother looked on with gratitude in her eyes.
Reacting to the development, Khushboo and her family members told media persons that it is a dream come true for her.
Singh said, "The district administration will ensure that Khushboo Kumari gets admission in the biology stream in class 11 in the 2025-27 academic session. Officials have been engaged for the purpose."
