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Indian Express
06-05-2025
- General
- Indian Express
Class 10 student makes history as first in UP village to pass board exams since independence
In a historic feat for a remote hamlet in Uttar Pradesh's Barabanki, a 15-year-old has become the first villager to pass the class 10 board exams since independence. Ramkeval hails from Nizampur village, which is about 30 km from here and has a population of around 300 people, primarily from the Dalit community. The eldest of four siblings, he did odd jobs during the day to support his family and burnt the midnight oil to prepare for the exams. District Magistrate Shashank Tripathi on Sunday honoured Ramkeval and his parents in recognition of the achievement. He also assured him of all the help in his studies. In an emotional recounting, Ramkeval shared that he used to carry lights in wedding processions and earned Rs 250 to 300 per day. 'Despite returning late at night, I would study for at least two hours under a solar lamp at home. Some people in the village used to mock me, saying I would never pass high school. But I always believed I would prove them wrong,' Ramkeval, who studied at the Government Inter College in Ahmedpur near Nizampur, said. Being the eldest, he also contributed to household expenses. 'Poverty forces one to do everything. But I wanted to study no matter what,' he said. Asked about his dreams, Ramkeval said he wants to become an engineer, but admitted he still finds it hard to believe that he has passed class 10. 'It will take time to accept that this is real,' he said. According to Ramkeval's family and teachers, he has always been a bright student and consistently performed well in tests and exams. His mother, Pushpa, a cook at the village primary school, was overwhelmed with pride, 'I always believed my son would pass. I studied only till class 5, but I want my children to pursue higher studies despite our financial struggles'. Ramkeval's siblings are in classes nine, five and one. Jagdish, Ramkeval's father, who works as a daily wage labourer, said, 'I couldn't study, but I always encouraged my son. Even when he came for work with me, he would return and study.' District Inspector of Schools (DIOS) O P Tripathi praised the student's determination, saying, 'Ramkeval has shown the next generations the path to succeed. I congratulate him and his family for writing an inspiring new chapter in the village's history. 'I also take full responsibility for supporting his future education so he can realise his dreams. He is a role model for students who feel disheartened about education.' Meanwhile, other students in the village, like Lovelesh and Mukesh – who failed to pass the exam this year – have renewed their resolve to study harder, inspired by Ramkeval. Lovelesh's father, Nanku, said, 'I studied till class 8. I work in the fields, but I don't want my son to remain a labourer. Education is the only way forward.' Women in the village expressed joy and hope, saying they are now determined to educate their children.
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Business Standard
05-05-2025
- General
- Business Standard
15-yr-old boy becomes first to clear Class 10 in UP village since 1947
You often hear about brilliant students who topped tough exams like NEET, UPCS, CBSC or ICS. But rarely does a student make headlines simply for passing the 10th-grade exam. This is true for 15-year-old Ramkeval, a student from Nizampur village in Uttar Pradesh's Barabanki district. He became the first student in his village who passed the 10th class exam since India's independence. A story of not giving up Nizampur is a small village of around 300 people, most of them from the Dalit community. Until now, no one in the village had ever passed Class 10. Ramkeval, the oldest of four siblings, has changed that. To support his poor family, he did odd jobs during the day, like carrying lights at weddings etc. He earned about ₹250 to ₹300 a day. Even though he came home late, he studied for two hours every night using a solar lamp. 'Some people in the village made fun of me and said I would fail,' Ramkeval said. 'But I always believed I could prove them wrong,' he added. He studied at the Government Inter College in Ahmedpur, near his village. Family's hard life, mother's pride His mother, Pushpa, is a cook at the local primary school. She studied only till Class 5 but wants her children to go further. 'I'm very proud of my son,' she said. His father, Jagdish, works as a daily labourer. 'I didn't get to study, but I always supported my son. Even after work, he would come home and study,' he said. Honour and encouragement On Sunday, District Magistrate Shashank Tripathi honoured Ramkeval and his parents for their inspiring story. He promised full support to help Ramkeval continue his education. District Inspector of Schools, O P Tripathi, praised him. 'He is an inspiration for other students. We will help him achieve his dreams,' he said. A dream to become an engineer Ramkeval wants to become an engineer but still cannot believe he passed Class 10. 'It feels like a dream,' he said. His success has motivated other students in the village. Lovelesh and Mukesh, who couldn't pass this year, now want to work harder. Lovelesh's father, Nanku, said, 'I only studied till Class 8. I don't want my son to be a labourer like me. Education is the only way forward.' Even the women in the village now feel more hopeful. They are ready to send their children to school and support their education.
The Hindu
05-05-2025
- General
- The Hindu
Teen becomes first to clear class 10 exams in Uttar Pradesh village since independence
In a historic feat for a remote hamlet in Uttar Pradesh's Barabanki, a 15-year-old has become the first villager to pass the class 10 board exams since independence. Ramkeval hails from Nizampur Village, which is about 30 km from here and has a population of around 300 people, primarily from the Dalit community. The eldest of four siblings, he did odd jobs during the day to support his family and burnt the midnight oil to prepare for the exams. District Magistrate Shashank Tripathi on Sunday (May 4, 2025) honoured Ramkeval and his parents in recognition of the achievement. He also assured him of all the help in his studies. In an emotional recounting, Ramkeval shared that he used to carry lights in wedding processions and earned ₹250 to ₹300 per day. "Despite returning late at night, I would study for at least two hours under a solar lamp at home. Some people in the village used to mock me, saying I would never pass high school. But I always believed I would prove them wrong," Ramkeval, who studied at the Government Inter College in Ahmedpur near Nizampur, said. Being the eldest, he also contributed to household expenses. "Poverty forces one to do everything. But I wanted to study no matter what," he said. Asked about his dreams, Ramkeval said he wants to become an engineer, but admitted he still finds it hard to believe that he has passed class 10. 'It will take time to accept that this is real,' he said. According to Ramkeval's family and teachers, he has always been a bright student and consistently performed well in tests and exams. His mother, Pushpa, a cook at the village primary school, was overwhelmed with pride, 'I always believed my son would pass. I studied only till class 5, but I want my children to pursue higher studies despite our financial struggles". Ramkeval's siblings are in classes nine, five and one. Jagdish, Ramkeval's father, who works as a daily wage labourer, said, "I couldn't study, but I always encouraged my son. Even when he came for work with me, he would return and study." District Inspector of Schools (DIOS) O.P. Tripathi praised the student's determination, saying, 'Ramkeval has shown the next generations the path to succeed. I congratulate him and his family for writing an inspiring new chapter in the village's history. "I also take full responsibility for supporting his future education so he can realise his dreams. He is a role model for students who feel disheartened about education.' Meanwhile, other students in the village, like Lovelesh and Mukesh, who failed to pass the exam this year, have renewed their resolve to study harder, inspired by Ramkeval. Lovelesh's father, Nanku, said, 'I studied till class 8. I work in the fields, but I don't want my son to remain a labourer. Education is the only way forward." Women in the village expressed joy and hope, saying they are now determined to educate their children.
Time of India
05-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
15-year-old breaks 78-year barrier, becomes first to pass class 10 in UP village
In a small village called Nizampur in Uttar Pradesh's Barabanki district, 15-year-old Ramkeval has made history. He is the first student from his village to pass the Class 10 board exams since India's independence. #Pahalgam Terrorist Attack Inside Operation Tupac: Pakistan's secret project to burn Kashmir Who is Asim Munir, the Zia-style general shaping Pakistan's faith-driven military revival 'Looking for partners, not preachers': India's strong message for EU amid LoC tensions Nizampur is a remote hamlet with about 300 people, mostly from the Dalit community. No one there had ever passed Class 10, until now. Ramkeval is the eldest of four children. To help his poor family, he did small jobs during the day, like carrying lights in wedding processions. He earned around Rs 250 to Rs 300 each day. Even after returning home late, he studied for two hours every night under a solar lamp. 'Some villagers mocked me and said I would never pass,' Ramkeval said. 'But I always believed I would prove them wrong.' He studied at the Government Inter College in Ahmedpur, close to Nizampur. Live Events Family's struggles, mother's pride His mother, Pushpa, works as a cook at the village primary school . She studied till Class 5 but wants her children to go much further. 'I'm so proud of my son,' she said. Ramkeval's father, Jagdish, is a daily wage labourer. 'I couldn't study, but I encouraged my son. Even after working, he would always come home and study,' he shared. Recognition and support On Sunday, District Magistrate Shashank Tripathi honoured Ramkeval and his parents for this inspiring achievement. He promised full help in continuing Ramkeval's education. The District Inspector of Schools, O P Tripathi, also praised him, saying, 'He is a role model for other students. We will fully support his dreams.' A dream to become an engineer Ramkeval dreams of becoming an engineer but says he still finds it hard to believe he passed Class 10. 'It will take time to feel it's real,' he said. His success has inspired others in the village. Students like Lovelesh and Mukesh, who didn't pass this year, now want to study harder. Lovelesh's father, Nanku, said, 'I only studied till Class 8. I don't want my son to be a labourer. Education is the only way out.' Even the women in the village feel hopeful. They are now determined to send their children to school and help them study. Inputs from PTI
Hindustan Times
05-05-2025
- General
- Hindustan Times
Teen becomes first to clear class 10 exams in UP village since independence
Barabanki , In a historic feat for a remote hamlet in Uttar Pradesh's Barabanki, a 15-year-old has become the first villager to pass the class 10 board exams since independence. Ramkeval hails from Nizampur village, which is about 30 km from here and has a population of around 300 people, primarily from the Dalit community. The eldest of four siblings, he did odd jobs during the day to support his family and burnt the midnight oil to prepare for the exams. District Magistrate Shashank Tripathi on Sunday honoured Ramkeval and his parents in recognition of the achievement. He also assured him of all the help in his studies. In an emotional recounting, Ramkeval shared that he used to carry lights in wedding processions and earned ₹250 to 300 per day. "Despite returning late at night, I would study for at least two hours under a solar lamp at home. Some people in the village used to mock me, saying I would never pass high school. But I always believed I would prove them wrong," Ramkeval, who studied at the Government Inter College in Ahmedpur near Nizampur, said. Being the eldest, he also contributed to household expenses. "Poverty forces one to do everything. But I wanted to study no matter what," he said. Asked about his dreams, Ramkeval said he wants to become an engineer, but admitted he still finds it hard to believe that he has passed class 10. 'It will take time to accept that this is real,' he said. According to Ramkeval's family and teachers, he has always been a bright student and consistently performed well in tests and exams. His mother, Pushpa, a cook at the village primary school, was overwhelmed with pride, 'I always believed my son would pass. I studied only till class 5, but I want my children to pursue higher studies despite our financial struggles". Ramkeval's siblings are in classes nine, five and one. Jagdish, Ramkeval's father, who works as a daily wage labourer, said, "I couldn't study, but I always encouraged my son. Even when he came for work with me, he would return and study." District Inspector of Schools O P Tripathi praised the student's determination, saying, 'Ramkeval has shown the next generations the path to succeed. I congratulate him and his family for writing an inspiring new chapter in the village's history. "I also take full responsibility for supporting his future education so he can realise his dreams. He is a role model for students who feel disheartened about education.' Meanwhile, other students in the village, like Lovelesh and Mukesh who failed to pass the exam this year have renewed their resolve to study harder, inspired by Ramkeval. Lovelesh's father, Nanku, said, 'I studied till class 8. I work in the fields, but I don't want my son to remain a labourer. Education is the only way forward." Women in the village expressed joy and hope, saying they are now determined to educate their children.
