![]() Kumar's accomplishment is significant because only six students globally are chosen for the 'Dyer Fellowship' from Lafayette College. The scholarship will cover Kumar's residence bills, tuition fees, health insurance, books, and travel expenses. ![]() ![]() It is because of them that I am where I am today," Kumar said on being selected for the scholarship. The Dexterity Global organisation, which works for Mahadalit children in Bihar, is admirable. Receiving this scholarship and the opportunity to study abroad is a dream come true for me. "My parents were unable to attend school. Prem will be moving later this year to Pennsylvania to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering and International Relations. Kumar is currently studying in 12th standard and will be the first in his family to study in college. Prem Kumar, who comes from the #Gonpura village in Phulwarisharif, Patna, has received a Rs 2.5 Cr scholarship to complete his graduation in America. “With adventure tourism many unemployed youth can earn a living as guides, porters or even as trekking organisers in the State.Meet 17-yr-old boy from Bihar who bagged Rs 2.5 cr scholarship to study in US “Many peaks in Arunachal Pradesh have not yet been scaled, like the Kangto Peak,” Sorang noted. “May he inspire the young people of Arunachal Pradesh, beset by unfavourable situations, to search for higher peaks on their path to success.”Īrunachal Pradesh State authorities and Federal Minister for Youth Kiren Rijiju also congratulated the young Catholic.įor its part, Sorang hopes that this venture will inspire the local government to take measures to develop adventure tourism in the state. He strove to excel and Everest was the target he set for himself,” said Fr Anthony. “Although from a remote village, he was not defined by his milieu. “After my mother died in 2003, Mother Mary became my mother and, on every expedition, I have carried my Rosary and a picture of Mother Mary.”įor Bishop John Thomas of Itanagar, Sorang is a model for all young people, Father Felix Anthony told AsiaNews. “I was baptised into the Catholic Church in 2000,” he told AsiaNews, but “my parents were Baptists. I studied at the St Claret School from pre-school and felt a strong call to be a Catholic.” On Everest he brought with him a small statue of the Virgin, which he placed on the snow along with a rosary, as seen in the picture he shared on social media, along with another shot that shows him with the flag of the Catholic association. Sorang is particularly devoted to Our Lady. “They began a crowd funding campaign through their WhatsApp group to help me with the required funds.” What is more, “I have been blessed by the prayerful support of people across the state and the powerful protection of Mother Mary.” “Had it not been for APCA, my journey to Mt Everest would not have even started,” said the young man. Among the many other factors, financial constrain almost stopped my journey.” Fortunately for him, the Arunachal Pradesh Catholic Association (APCA) came to his aid. Reaching the top of Mount Everest “did not come easy,” he said. The 24-year-old, who is a member of the Arunachal Pradesh Catholic Association, reached the top of the world's highest peak on the morning of 31 May and returned home last Sunday, 13 June.Īn ethnic Nyishi and a native of Sepaha, a village in Kra-Daadi district, Sorang attends St Mary’s Parish in Itanagar, where he was responsible for young people and active in community life. Mumbai (AsiaNews) – Abraham Tagit Sorang has become the youngest climber from Arunachal Pradesh to reach the summit of Everest.
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