In 2016, 27 students from the Maoist-impacted regions of Chhattisgarh successfully passed the JEE exam, securing their admission into the prestigious Indian Institute of Technology.

Success is a complex concept. It’s often associated with luck, opportunity, and blessings, but it’s much more than that. It’s a fundamental instinct for survival, and in our quest to be competent members of society, we often link success with circumstances and fortune. Over time, we may come to believe that success is a state only attainable by those with resources and money.

However, there are countless examples of individuals who have demonstrated that success is not dependent on circumstances, fortune, or money. Stephen Hawking once said, “No matter how hard life may seem, there is always something you can do and succeed at.”

India has its own share of such inspiring stories. There are numerous success stories that prove that regardless of life’s difficulties, success is achievable with persistence.

The 27 students from the Maoist-affected areas of Chhattisgarh who passed the JEE exam in 2016 are a testament to this. These students have shown that with determination, one can overcome any obstacle that comes their way.

Life was far from easy for these students. Some of them came from the most severely affected Maoist areas in Chhattisgarh. When the only alternatives for survival are joining a rebel group or being oppressed by them, excelling in education becomes the only way out. Despite these challenging conditions, these students thrived and embodied the saying, “With struggle comes strength.”

Their outstanding performance is a combined effort of their own determination and the support from ‘Prayas’.

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