Bhubaneswar, Jan. 24 -- Where there's a will, there's a way. The proverb goes well with Pabitra Sahu, who with his willpower, hard work and sheer determination, has beat all odds and become a lecturer.

A native of Akhua Odanga village under Marshaghai block in Kendrapara district, Pabitra has successfully cleared the recruitment examination conducted by the State Selection Board (SSB) and selected for the post of lecturer in a government college.

Sharing the story of his incredible journey, Pabitra recalled how he once worked as a migrant labourer to fund his studies and support his family.

"My parents did a lot of hard work to fund my primary education. My father worked hard in the farmland and supported my studies till Plus 2. As he ...