From Tears for 350 Rupees to Nurturing IIT Professors: Basanta Kumar Ghoroi's Journey

• Basanta Kumar Ghoroi, headmaster of Nayaput Sudhir Kumar High School, once struggled to afford his Master's degree.
• He shed tears when he needed just 350 rupees for admission to his Master's program.
• Today, Ghoroi is credited with mentoring numerous researchers and IIT professors.
• His inspiring journey highlights perseverance and dedication in education.
• Ghoroi serves as headmaster in Kanthi, Purba Medinipur district.

Why It Matters: Basanta Kumar Ghoroi overcame financial hardship to become a mentor for many successful academics.