Kanpur: For the last few days, Abhishek's life has been a whirlwind of celebrations and joy. Last Wednesday, he came one step closer to his dream of becoming an astronaut by making it to the prestigious IIT.
For one year, he laboured in his home day after day while his parents laboured outside.
"My role models in life are my parents and Dr APJ Abdul Kalam. I study for six to seven hours every day," said Abhishek Prasad.
To get till here, his father Rajendra Prasad, who is a cobbler, worked 12 hours a day to bring home a few thousand rupees, but to help pay his son's way through the next three years of college, this will not be enough.
(Post your comments here)His parents understand this and have mentally decided to tighten their belts further. They will do whatever it takes to help Abhishek complete his dream.
"Our son is fulfilling our dreams. He has worked very hard to reach this stage. I will work extra hours to pay his fees if I have to, but will not let his dreams get shattered," said Rajendra prasad, Abhishek's father.
"I will also work day and night to earn money so that my son can study properly," said Sangeeta Devi, Abhishek's mother.
No one better understands than Abhishek how tough the journey till now has been, and also that getting into IIT is only the beginning. With some help from family and friends, he is confident about facing the challenges that he knows will come his way.
Bank account details of the boy:
Abhishek Kumar Bharti
Union Bank of India, Yashoda Nagar Branch, Kanpur
Saving Bank A/C No: 551702010162792
Contact number - 09208671404 or 8081444506
His house address is:Abhishek Kumar Bharti
S/o Rajendra Prasad
14/22 EWS Gangapur Colony
Yashoda Nagar, Kanpur