From working in paddy fields and brick kilns to clearing the National Defence Academy (NDA) exam, the journey of 24-year-old Akash Deep is nothing short of inspiration.
A resident of Kot Sukhia village near Kotkapura in Faridkot, Akash Deep recently cleared the exam. His achievement has brought pride not only to his family but also to the entire village.
Born into a family of daily wagers, life was never easy for Akash. His parents Hakam Singh and Kuldeep Kaur worked at several brick kilns in Faridkot and Moga districts. The family often lived in temporary labour quarters and struggled to make ends meet.
Akash’s efforts paid off when the NDA results were announced last month. However, the family initially kept the news private, thinking to let him first complete the training.
It only became public after Kotkapura MLA and Vidhan Sabha Speaker Kultar Singh Sandhwan visited the family to congratulate them two days ago.