Archive · 26 May 2025
From Golgappa Seller to ISRO Technician: Ramdas’ Success Story
Once, Ramdas sold snacks to make a living.
He dreamed of working in space research.
Because he couldn't afford college, he worked during the day and studied at night.
He took a special course to learn about machines and how they work.
He aced the exam and got the job.
Now, he helps ISRO with important work, like taking care of the machines they use for space missions.
It shows that with hard work, anything is possible!
Ramdas Marbade, from Maharashtra, transitioned from selling golgappas to working at ISRO.
He comes from a modest background and worked to support his family while pursuing education.
Ramdas completed vocational training at ITI in Tirora, learning essential mechanical skills.
He successfully passed the ISRO written exam in Nagpur and skill test in Sriharikota.
Ramdas's role at ISRO involves operating and maintaining machinery for space missions.
- Who
- Ramdas Hemraj Marbade, a former golgappa seller.
- What
- ISRO technician Ramdas Marbade, formerly a golgappa seller, now works at the ISRO Space Centre in Sriharikota.
- When
- Ramdas received his ISRO appointment in May 2025, after passing exams in 2024.
- Where
- ISRO Space Centre in Sriharikota.
- Why
- Through determination and vocational training, Ramdas achieved his dream of working at ISRO.
- Hometown
- Gondia District, Maharashtra
- Current Role
- Pump Operator-cum-Mechanic
- Vocational Training
- ITI, Tirora
- ISRO Exam
- 2024
- ISRO Appointment
- May 2025
- ISRO Location
- Sriharikota