{"id":2873,"date":"2023-06-12T19:01:23","date_gmt":"2023-06-12T13:31:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.barusahib.org\/?p=2873"},"modified":"2025-03-13T15:36:08","modified_gmt":"2025-03-13T10:06:08","slug":"against-all-odds-from-financial-struggles-to-district-topper-in-academics","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/against-all-odds-from-financial-struggles-to-district-topper-in-academics\/","title":{"rendered":"Against All Odds: From Financial Struggles to District Topper in Academics"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Education is the movement from darkness to light. It is a powerful weapon to change the world. <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to Sant Baba Iqbal Singh Ji, &#8220;Educating a Girl is equal to educating 50 Boys.<em><strong>&#8221; If you educate a man, you educate a person, but if you educate a woman, you educate a family&#8221;<\/strong><\/em>. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mahikpreet Kaur, a girl from an underprivileged background in a village in Cholla, District Tarn Taran, is a shining example of how education can bring change in anyone&#8217;s life. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mahikpreet Kaur has been studying FREE of Cost under the <a href=\"https:\/\/educatetosave.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"color: #800000;\"><strong>Educate To Save<\/strong><\/span><\/a> scheme at <strong>Akal Academy<\/strong> since 2013, as she belongs to a financially weak family. Her father, Tarlochan Singh, is a Driver, and her mother, Harjinder Kaur, is a housewife.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_88 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/against-all-odds-from-financial-struggles-to-district-topper-in-academics\/#Mahikpreet_Kaurs_Exceptional_Achievement_in_Academics\" >Mahikpreet Kaur&#8217;s Exceptional Achievement in Academics<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/against-all-odds-from-financial-struggles-to-district-topper-in-academics\/#The_start_of_her_Journey_to_Becoming_a_District_Topper\" >The start of her Journey to Becoming a District Topper<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/against-all-odds-from-financial-struggles-to-district-topper-in-academics\/#Role_of_Akal_Academy_in_her_success\" >Role of Akal Academy in her success<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/against-all-odds-from-financial-struggles-to-district-topper-in-academics\/#Mahikpreets_dreams_and_aspirations\" >Mahikpreet&#8217;s dreams and aspirations<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/against-all-odds-from-financial-struggles-to-district-topper-in-academics\/#Mahikpreet_Kaurs_Recommendation_to_Others\" >Mahikpreet Kaur&#8217;s Recommendation to Others<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/against-all-odds-from-financial-struggles-to-district-topper-in-academics\/#Follow_Like_Share_and_Comment_on_her_story\" >Follow, Like, Share and Comment on her story<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mahikpreet_Kaurs_Exceptional_Achievement_in_Academics\"><\/span><b>Mahikpreet Kaur&#8217;s Exceptional Achievement in Academics<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Mahikpreet Kaur, a student at<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/dhotian.akalacademy.ac.in\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"color: #800000;\"><strong>Akal Academy Dhotian<\/strong><\/span><\/a>,<strong> became a District Topper in the Arts stream in CBSE Grade 12th Results by securing 91.8%<\/strong>. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">She scored 96 in History and Political Science, 90 in Economics, 91 in Punjabi, and 86 marks in English. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mahikpreet did not let her financial condition come her way. She was always determined and focused on her studies. <strong>She scored 91% in her Grade 10th.<\/strong> Not only this, she was active in extracurricular activities as well and participated in several Debate Competitions.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_start_of_her_Journey_to_Becoming_a_District_Topper\"><\/span><b>The start of her Journey to Becoming a District Topper<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Although Mahikpreet&#8217;s parents are school pass-outs, they always wanted their daughter to achieve high and supported and motivated her to study more. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">She took admitted to <strong>Akal Academy Dhotian <\/strong>in Grade 2nd on the recommendation of her cousin already studying there. Earlier, she was studying in a Convent School.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Role_of_Akal_Academy_in_her_success\"><\/span><b>Role of Akal Academy in her success<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">She considers getting admitted to <strong>Akal Academy<\/strong> as the best life-changing decision. The environment at the Academy was different from her previous school. At the Academy, the day started with a meditation or daily morning prayers. The teachers are more friendly and cooperative and always motivate the students to achieve high levels.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The teachers make the concepts clear instead of Rote Learning <\/span>She credits her success to her family and teachers, especially Meharbaan Singh Ji, Kuljeet Kaur ji, and the Akal Academy for her success, who always encouraged and guided her. <strong>Akal Academies<\/strong> running under the auspices of the <span style=\"color: #800000;\"><strong><a style=\"color: #800000;\" href=\"https:\/\/barusahib.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kalgidhar Trust, Baru Sahib<\/a>,<\/strong> <\/span>focus on the holistic development of the students by providing them with high-quality, value-based education.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mahikpreets_dreams_and_aspirations\"><\/span><b>Mahikpreet&#8217;s dreams and aspirations<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The strong family values of her dedication to the nation run in her family&#8217;s\u00a0also wants to serve the nation, help those in need and further become an IAS officer. She also see videos on youtube from where so got inspired to pursued her\u00a0 career in civil services and then Akal Academy teachers helped her and motivated her to pursue her aspirations Her role model is her Uncle, who is in Punjab Police<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mahikpreet_Kaurs_Recommendation_to_Others\"><\/span><b>Mahikpreet Kaur&#8217;s Recommendation to Others<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">She recommends that other deserving students like her should take admitted to <strong>Akal Academies<\/strong>. Spiritual education and modern scientific education are provided here, and the environment is safe. She feels that there is nothing better than Akal Academies as they work for rural education and helps underprivileged students by empowering their education.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many students like her are studying for Free at Akal Academies under the <a style=\"font-weight: 400;\" href=\"https:\/\/educatetosave.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"color: #800000;\"><strong>Educate to Save<\/strong><\/span><\/a> scheme. <b style=\"font-weight: 400;\">More than 6000 students are studying at 100% <\/b><\/span><b>Scholarship\u00a0<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b style=\"font-weight: 400;\">,and 22000 are studying as partially aided under <a href=\"https:\/\/educatetosave.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Educate To Save<\/a> Initiative .<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Her story is an inspiration to many. We wish Mahikpreet Kaur a bright future ahead.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Follow_Like_Share_and_Comment_on_her_story\"><\/span>Follow, Like, Share and Comment on her story<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/BaruSahibHP\/photos\/a.312356885474161\/6371819742861148\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Facebook<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/posts\/barusahib_valuebasededucation-educatetosave-matabholischeme-activity-7065194927671918592-IjOZ?utm_source=share&amp;utm_medium=member_desktop\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">LinkedIn<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Education is the movement from darkness to light. It is a powerful weapon to change the world. According to Sant Baba Iqbal Singh Ji, &#8220;Educating a Girl is equal to educating 50 Boys.&#8221; If you educate a man, you educate a person, but if you educate a woman, you educate a family&#8221;. 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