He was a very poor boy. His father was a daily labourer. At times, he also repaired bicycles in his village to eke out a living. But the will power of both the father and son for the higher education of the latter helped, as after persistent efforts, the poverty-stricken lad completed his PhD from Gangadhar Meher University, Sambalpur.
Meet Brundaban Meher, a resident of nondescript Sulsulia village under Bhattli block of Bargarh district. The financial condition of his father, Pitambar Meher was not at all sound to support the higher education of his studious son. But the will power of Brundaban always helped him scale new heights.
With scholarship money, he pursued his education from reputed colleges and universities of the country and finally got a PhD degree.
Prior to this, Brundaban pursued his education in Bhubaneswar, Puduchery and Amarkantak (CG) for his higher studies.
“He also keeps interest in human rights and other social activities,” family sources said. “The guidance of Dr Harihara Sadangi and Dr Partha Sarathi Mallick of GMU were of immense value for me. They helped me fulfill my dream,” said Brundaban.