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85-Year-Old Haryana Veteran Completes MA, Plans Further Studies
Lal Chand Godara is 85 years old and lives in Sirsa, Haryana.
He once served in the Army and later worked for the Haryana Transport Department.
He had wanted to study more when he was younger, but life interrupted his education.
At age 76, questions from his grandchildren inspired him to return to his books.
He completed his graduation at age 81.
He has now earned a Master of Arts degree from IGNOU.
Godara is thinking about studying for a PhD or a law degree next.
He says people should keep learning at any age.
Former soldier Lal Chand Godara, 85, has completed a Master of Arts degree from IGNOU.
The Sirsa resident resumed studying at age 76 after his grandchildren’s questions renewed his interest in education.
He completed his graduation in 2023 at age 81, according to his son.
Godara previously served in the Army and worked as a Yard Master in the Haryana Transport Department.
He is now considering pursuing a PhD or a law degree.
- Who
- Lal Chand Godara, an 85-year-old former soldier from Sirsa, Haryana.
- What
- He completed a Master of Arts degree from the Indira Gandhi National Open University and is considering a PhD or law degree.
- Where
- Sirsa, Haryana, with his MA completed through the Indira Gandhi National Open University.
- When
- He resumed his studies at 76, completed graduation in 2023 at 81, and has now completed his MA.
- Why
- His grandchildren’s questions rekindled his longstanding desire to study, read and complete his education.
Key facts
- Age
- 85
- Residence
- Sirsa, Haryana
- Master’s degree
- Master of Arts from the Indira Gandhi National Open University
- Graduation
- Completed in 2023 at age 81
- Studies resumed
- At age 76
- Earlier career
- Army service followed by work as a Yard Master in the Haryana Transport Department
- Future plans
- Considering a PhD or law degree
Quotes
Dr Sahib Ram Godara
Lal Chand Godara’s son, who described his father’s educational achievements
“My father had a keen desire for books since his youth. He also used to maintain a diary as writing always gave him a lot of satisfaction.”
NDTV
“My father completed his Masters in Arts programme from IGNOU. Prior to this, he also completed his graduation in 2023.”
NDTV
Sources
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