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language till some time ago.
She not only learned Kannada
language in three months, but
also proved it by scoring 92
marks. You might be surprised
to know this, but it is true. There
are many other things about her
that will amaze you and will also
inspire you. Kalpana is originally
from Joshimath in Uttarakhand.
She had been suffering from TB
earlier and when she was in class
three, she lost her eyesight too,
but, as they say, ‘where there is a
will, there is a way’. Kalpana later
came in contact with Professor
Taramurthy, a resident of Mysuru,
who not only encouraged her
scripts and dialects. Varied attire,
but also helped her in every way.
cuisine and culture in different
Today, through her hard work,
regions is our hallmark. As a
she has set an example for all
nation, this diversity strengthens
of us. I congratulate Kalpana
us and keeps us united. I wish
for her fortitude. Similarly, there
to share with all of you a very
are many people in our country
inspiring example related to this,
who are working towards
which is that of beti Kalpana. strengthening the linguistic
Her name is Kalpana, but her diversity of the country. One such
endeavour is full of the true spirit friend, Shripati Tudu ji hails from
of ‘Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat’. Purulia in West Bengal. Tudu ji is
Actually, Kalpana has recently a professor of Santhali language
th
passed her class 10 examination at Sidho-Kanho-Birsha University,
in Karnataka, but the very special Purulia. He has prepared a version
thing about her success is that, of the country’s Constitution in
Kalpana did not know Kannada his native ‘Ol Chiki’ script for the
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