Lozy was born in a poor family. Her daily wage is Rs.207 in construction site. She is gathering money to earn that ability to have her diploma certificate, "something that the college had withhold seeking clearance of dues."
According to the report, the student of a Bhubaneswar-based private college was first noticed by a local news channel when she was carrying a basket of mud at the road construction site.
Her story soon became the talk of the town, prompting district officials to reach out to her with help. Shortly after, college authorities rushed to her residence with the certificate.
"I never felt ashamed of the work that I was doing. Some may look down upon me, but I don't see a reason why I should feel ashamed. I worked for the community road development project and earned ₹207 a day," Behera, daughter of a mason
"We were sitting idle at home during the lockdown, when sarpanch Pradymnya Parida asked villagers to work for the road development project.
"I found it to be a good opportunity to earn something to pay my college fees. Authorities at my college had refused to give me my certificate for not being able to pay hostel fees of ₹44,500. My father works as a mason, and we are five sisters.... I could deposit only ₹20,000," she said.
She is the elder sister of her 4 younger sisters, one of them pursuing a B.Tech degree, working by her side at the construction site. She would want to help her sisters with their education.
"Puri collector Samarth Verma has promised to find me a job. I am hopeful that I will be able to support my family once I get a job," she added.
Members of 'Odisha Mo Parivar', the social service wing of the ruling BJD, has recently handed their helping hand as giving ₹30,000 to the gritty woman for her education.
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