1 year ago
Support Flows In for Student Selling Paper Bags
A young woman named Shobita, who is studying economics in college, sells paper bags to earn money for her education.
Her story was shared in the news, and kind people decided to help her.
A retired police officer gave her money, and a group is providing her with books and a laptop.
Another organization is helping her to get admitted in a school that offers free coaching classes, so she can focus more on her studies.
These people are helping Shobita to achieve her dream of getting a good education.
Shobita Bilung, a 17-year-old from Simdega, sells paper bags to fund her economics degree at Ranchi's DSPMU.
Her story was highlighted by TOI, prompting assistance from individuals and organizations.
A retired IPS officer donated Rs 20,000 to her.
Uma Mandoori Smriti Society will provide books and a refurbished laptop.
Jharkhand Jagriti Manch is helping her explore admission and coaching opportunities at Kalinga Institute.
- Who
- Shobita Bilung, and various individuals and organizations.
- What
- Bilung sells paper bags to fund her studies and received financial and material aid after her story was highlighted.
- Where
- Ranchi and Simdega, Jharkhand.
- When
- Recently, after her story was published.
- Why
- To support her education and living expenses.
Key facts
- Student
- Shobita Bilung
- Age
- 17
- Education
- Economics (Honours)
- University
- DSPMU (formerly Veer Budhu Bhagat University)
- Assistance
- Financial, books, laptop, and coaching
- Origin
- Simdega, Jharkhand
