Dev Kumar Verma’s childhood was full of struggles and hardships. He gave tuition classes and worked as an LIC agent to support his higher studies. When he secured a government job, he decided to make a difference in the lives of children who were involved in coal picking, particularly in Dhanbad. Dev established his first Ekal School in Dhanbad and started giving free education. Currently, there are more than 50 Ekal Schools operating in various states.