How Rohit became a military police officer!

Rohit comes from a single parent family – his father was a rickshaw puller in Bihar with severe health problems and was forced to stop working when his condition deteriorated. Left without any source of income, Rohit had to drop out in 10th grade and work as a security guard in Gujarat to make ends meet.

DEEP was able to intervene and speak to Rohit’s father about how it would be beneficial for him to complete his education. They also advised him on the issues that children face as child labourers and how Rohit was at risk of being stuck in the same cycle of poverty if he were to continue on this path. They even helped mobilize resources from his tribe’s Traditional Governance Unit to fund his education!

Rohit went back to school, passed his exams and was accepted into the Bihar Military Police in 2018! Today, he is undergoing their training program and is full of dreams for a brighter future. “I’m excited about the opportunity to serve my country – this would never have been possible if I hadn’t gone to school!” he says.

Rohit’s story fills us with pride and hope, showing us the power of a child’s potential!

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