Bhubaneswar, Dec. 6 -- Hemant Nayak from Sikidia, Balasore. He lost his mother at age of 3 years. Father is untraceable since. Since 4 siblings are with grandma. Hemant took up cattle herding & tuitions to help family. He used to run & do physical exercise on his own. He applied for Indian Army's Agniveer. His hard work & perseverance paid off.

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