Q1. Introduce your Family to us ?
My father’s name is Goutam Mandal. He is a farmer and a very adorable father who always supports me. My mother’s name is Mousumi Sarkar Mandal, and she is a housewife. We are two brothers, and our parents only want to see us successful and improve our living conditions. Their happiness depends on us. They become happy whenever we are happy.

Q2. Why should you be awarded the Dakshana Scholarship?
If I am not awarded the Dakshana Scholarship, I will try to prepare for NEET from home and try for one year. If I cannot crack it, then I will try other professions that are possible. At the end, I have to earn and look after my family.

Q3. What is your ambition in life?
My ambition in life is to be a good doctor. I will treat those patients who don’t have enough money for treatment in good hospitals. I will not let anyone die due to poverty. Then, secondly, I will look after my family and will never let them recall our harsh past.

Q4. How would you like to contribute to the society and the world when you become a successful?
If I become successful in the future, I will never let anyone die without proper treatment. No one will die in poverty due to lack of money. Everyone will get proper treatment regardless of their financial condition. I will help poor children and support them in achieving their dreams.

Q5. Describe an incident in your life that has motivated/inspired you to do better
When I started to learn how to ride a bicycle, at first I found it very difficult and thought I would never learn it. But day by day, I fell and tried hard, and finally I got it right. I learned that whatever happens, never lose hope and keep trying. Do your best to achieve your goals. We have to withstand every difficult situation in our life to achieve our goals.

Q6. Tell us about your interests and hobbies?
My hobby is watching movies and playing cricket. I really love it and learn many things. I also like to play with my little brother, whom I miss now.