The son of a marketing executive got 96.3 per cent of marks in the matriculation examination. Denitosh Mohapatra (15), son of Aruna Mohapatra and Minakshi of Ostar area under Mahakalapada block got 578 marks out of 600, including 100 marks each in two subjects, which helped him get A1 grade.
When the news spread, the poverty stricken parents were overjoyed at their son’s success. So were the residents of their village.
“There is no shortcut to success. If you have strong will power then you will achieve success despite all odds,” Debitosh stated.
He dedicated his success to his family members and the school teachers of Gopinathpur Sasan High School. His parents faced a lot of problems to meet his demands in studies. Debitosh stated that his father and brother inspired him since childhood to be a good student. He studied for 8 hours a day.
“Hard work thorough preparation of text book and proper guidance would be a key to success for any students preparing for any academic examination. My dream is to be a doctor in future,” added Debitosh.
“I have two sons. Debitosh is the younger one. While my elder son is studying in NIIT, Debitosh is preparing for medical entrance. Though I am happy as Debitosh secured 96.3 percent, but I expected a bit more,” stated Aruna. The family is living in a house constructed under Indira Awas Yojana.