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R.Balaraj…a child laborer turned student on a Mission to serve his country in the battle field

Balaraj was born into a poor family in the village Rekulampally. He lost his father very early in childhood.

To make both ends meet he used to sweat it out in roadside hotels along with his mother and illiterate sister and brother. When they did not find work he was looking after the cattle of the local village landlords. Life was not easy for Balaraj by any stretch of imagination. It was hard grind all the way. He has been ill treated and manhandled at times by his employers. He was humiliated and dejected.

Amidst all this Balaraj however harbored a simple dream of going to school like any other child and leading a normal life. He wanted to get educated and serve his country by joining the Military service. It was his passionate dream. But in his financial situation it was too much to ask for until he was identified and rescued by the Chord team.

This is one life time opportunity Balaraj did not want to lose at any cost. After all it it was His life's long cherished dream to attend school and make a mark in life. He grabbed it with his both hands. Once enrolled in Aashirwad as a student he never looked back. In fact at the time of his enrolment he was an illiterate.

But Balaraj was determined to do well. He worked hard at his studies. He was a diligent student liked by his teachers. His grit and hard work paid rich dividends be it in the sphere of sports or studies.

Today Balaraj is preparing for class VII board exam. He likes to move on.

In the field of sports he stood first in District karate championship. He also finished second in National karate meet in Mumbai. His life is rich source inspiration to other students.

His story hasn't ended yet. He is still fighting on after all he is yet to realize his dream of joining the Army. He seriously believes he will….

Lets wish him the very best. Our society needs such courageous children as role models

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