Meet Babita Kumari Bohara, a young and determined student from Bedkot Municipality–2, Jadepani, Kanchanpur District, whose journey reflects resilience, sacrifice, and an unwavering hope for a better future through education.
She was born in Bajhang but is currently living in a rented room in Mahendranagar Bazaar to continue her studies. Coming from a financially weak family, Babita has grown up witnessing continuous struggle, yet also the strength of hard work that keeps her family moving forward.
Her father, Krishna Bahadur Bohara, studied only up to Grade 3, and her mother, Ammara Devi Bohara, has no formal education. Earlier, the family was supported by her grandfather’s pension from his work in India. However, after the passing of both grandparents around 7–8 years ago, that support ended.
Life became even more difficult when her father met with a serious road accident about 12 years ago while returning from India. He underwent surgery on both his body and eyes and is now unable to do heavy work or take up employment. Since then, the entire responsibility of the household has fallen on her mother, who manages the family through small-scale farming, livestock rearing, and limited household income.
Babita belongs to a family of seven members—her parents, four sisters, and one younger brother. Due to financial hardship, her eldest sister could study only up to Grade 12 before getting married. Her second sister supported her education by working as a teacher in a private school and has now completed her bachelor’s degree and is married. Her younger brother and youngest sister are still continuing their studies in Grades 8 and 7.
Despite these challenges, Babita has always dreamed of pursuing higher education, becoming self-reliant, and improving her family’s condition. Being away from home and living in a rented room for her studies has been another financial burden, but she continues her journey with determination.
Her life has been shaped by struggle, but also by inspiration from her family’s sacrifices. She wants to ensure that poverty and limitations do not define her future. Education, for her, is the only path to stability, dignity, and transformation.
For Babita, continuing her studies is not just a personal goal—it is a responsibility toward her family and a hope for a better tomorrow.at easier to continue my studies. Despite our financial hardships, I was able to continue my education with the help of scholarships. However, I had to face many social and financial challenges. During grades 11 and 12, it was very difficult to manage tuition fees and the cost of books and stationery, as my parents did not have a stable source of income. In our community, there is a belief that daughters do not need higher education, which created additional challenges. Nevertheless, my parents encouraged and supported us, hoping that their children would not have to suffer the same hardships they faced.
Although I had a strong desire to pursue higher education, my studies were delayed for one year due to financial difficulties. While searching for possible solutions to continue my education, my teacher informed me about the current scholarship opportunity. After preparing the necessary documents and applying, I was fortunate to be selected for the scholarship. This opportunity has reduced my financial burden and made it easier for me to focus on my studies.
My main goal is to achieve higher education and become a skilled and successful individual. I hope this support will help me overcome financial barriers, concentrate on my studies without economic stress, and move forward toward achieving my goals.
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