{"id":7824,"date":"2014-07-02T11:58:56","date_gmt":"2014-07-02T06:28:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.barusahib.org\/?p=7824"},"modified":"2025-07-23T12:43:14","modified_gmt":"2025-07-23T07:13:14","slug":"against-all-odds-the-unstoppable-journey-of-poonam-kumari","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/against-all-odds-the-unstoppable-journey-of-poonam-kumari\/","title":{"rendered":"Against All Odds &#8211; The Unstoppable Journey of Poonam Kumari"},"content":{"rendered":"<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-the-unstoppable-journey-of-poonam-kumari\/#Introduction\" >Introduction<\/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-the-unstoppable-journey-of-poonam-kumari\/#A_Scholar_on_a_Mission\" >A Scholar on a Mission<\/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-the-unstoppable-journey-of-poonam-kumari\/#A_Fathers_Dream_A_Daughters_Determination\" >A Father\u2019s Dream, A Daughter\u2019s Determination<\/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-the-unstoppable-journey-of-poonam-kumari\/#The_Power_of_Support\" >The Power of Support<\/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-the-unstoppable-journey-of-poonam-kumari\/#Heart_of_a_Fighter_Spirit_of_a_Leader\" >Heart of a Fighter, Spirit of a Leader<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/against-all-odds-the-unstoppable-journey-of-poonam-kumari\/#Lesson_for_All\" >Lesson for All<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Introduction\"><\/span>Introduction<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><em><strong>&#8220;Kaun kehta hai ki aasmaan mein suraakh nahin ho sakta,<\/strong><\/em><br \/>\n<em><strong>Ek patthar toh tabiyat se uchhaalo yaaron.&#8221;<\/strong><\/em><br \/>\nThese timeless words perfectly reflect the extraordinary journey of <strong>Poonam Kumari<\/strong> from <strong>Bhola Razak, Adarsh Nagar, Bathinda <\/strong>a shining example of what it means to rise above adversity. Battling the physical constraints of polio since the age of three, <strong>Poonam<\/strong> has never allowed her disability to define her future. Instead, she chose to let her dreams do the walking.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_Scholar_on_a_Mission\"><\/span>A Scholar on a Mission<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Currently pursuing her <strong>MCA (Master of Computer Applications),<\/strong> <strong>Poonam<\/strong> is nothing short of an academic warrior. Despite physical challenges, she <strong>topped<\/strong> her college in the <strong>third semester<\/strong> with a phenomenal <strong>85.16% <\/strong>a repeat of her <strong>first-semester performance.<\/strong> She studies with intelligence, unmatched passion and perseverance.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_Fathers_Dream_A_Daughters_Determination\"><\/span>A Father\u2019s Dream, A Daughter\u2019s Determination<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Her father, an employee at <strong>NFL<\/strong> under a contractor, shoulders the responsibility of three children with a humble income. But his vision for <strong>Poonam&#8217;s<\/strong> future has never faltered. He believes in making his daughter self-reliant, and Poonam, with immense respect for his dedication, strives every single day to turn that vision into reality.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Power_of_Support\"><\/span>The Power of Support<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>What makes <strong>Poonam\u2019s<\/strong> journey even more heartwarming is the circle of compassion that surrounds her. From the directors of her college to her fellow students especially her <strong>SehpaaThi companions <\/strong>everyone plays a role. Her daily commute to college is made possible by these selfless peers who volunteer to accompany her, ensuring she never misses a class.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Heart_of_a_Fighter_Spirit_of_a_Leader\"><\/span>Heart of a Fighter, Spirit of a Leader<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Inflicted with polio but infused with unmatched willpower <strong>Poonam<\/strong> firmly believes, <em>\u201cI don\u2019t want to be considered less than anyone in any way. I will definitely become someone.\u201d<\/em> Her grit is not only inspiring but transformative for all students who feel limited by their circumstances.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Lesson_for_All\"><\/span>Lesson for All<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Poonam Kumari\u2019s<\/strong> story is a clarion call to every student Disability is not inability. With courage, consistency, and a circle of kindness, even the heaviest hurdles can be transformed into stepping stones.<br \/>\nLet us be inspired by her spirit, support the unseen warriors among us, and work to create a world where no dream is limited by physical boundaries.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Introduction &#8220;Kaun kehta hai ki aasmaan mein suraakh nahin ho sakta, Ek patthar toh tabiyat se uchhaalo yaaron.&#8221; These timeless words perfectly reflect the extraordinary journey of Poonam Kumari from Bhola Razak, Adarsh Nagar, Bathinda a shining example of what it means to rise above adversity. 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