5T Secretary VK Pandian has sent a book ‘The Adventures of The Daredevil Democrat’ depicting the life and work of late Biju Patnaik, legendary pilot and towering political personality of India to Bhumika Pradhan, a Class-X student from Duduka Government High School in Hemgir block of Sundargarh district.
“During my interaction with the 5T Secretary, I spoke about my desire to become a pilot. I am happy that he has gifted me a book on the life of Biju Patnaik,” said a beaming Bhumika.
Collector Dr Parag H Gavali presented the book to Bhumika at Sundargarh. He wished that the book would inspire the promising talent to achieve her aim in life. Bhumika was accompanied by her father Thipendra Pradhan to receive the book. The father-daughter duo expressed their heartfelt thanks and gratitude to Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik and Secretary Pandian for the touching gesture.
Pandian spoke directly to school students from 13 blocks, who joined the meet via videoconferencing, and inquired about their goals in life. There Bhumika expressed her aspiration to become a pilot.