Farmer's Son Saurabh Kumar Becomes ISRO Scientist, Fulfilling Childhood Dream

• Saurabh Kumar, son of a farmer from Chei village, Gaya, Bihar, has been selected as a scientist at ISRO.
• He had a childhood dream of becoming a scientist, often drawing ISRO and NASA pictures in notebooks and using them as mobile wallpapers.
• Saurabh was a district topper in matriculation (492/500 marks) and intermediate (96%) exams in Gaya.
• He pursued B.Tech at the Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology through JEE Advanced, getting selected for ISRO before graduation.
• Despite financial difficulties, his family supported his education; he received scholarships for his B.Tech due to academic excellence.

Why It Matters: Saurabh Kumar, a farmer's son from Gaya, achieved his dream of becoming an ISRO scientist through dedication.