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After the demise of Cyrus Mistry, Rohiqa Mistry inherited her husband’s stake in the family business and achieved the billionaire status. Presently, her net worth is estimated to be around USD 9.3 billion which is equivalent to Rs 7.72,03,71,75,000.

The Rashidpura Khori railway station is situated on the route from Jaipur to Churu. As per reports, it was shut down by the Railway Department in 2005 due to financial losses. An agreement was made with the government and the station was reopened in 2009. After that, the villagers shouldered the responsibility of maintaining the station, ensuring cleanliness, and arranging clean water for passengers.

Ummul Kher was born in a poor household in Rajasthan. Her family relocated to Delhi, and after the demise of her mother, she did not receive any support from her family. Despite the difficulties, Ummul successfully cleared NET JRF in 2013. In 2016, Ummul cleared the UPSC exams in her first attempt. She secured 420^th rank and became an IAS officer. 

Anil Manibhai Naik, widely known as AM Naik, serves as the Chairman Emeritus of Larsen and Toubro. His contributions in the company propelled it to new heights. In 2022, he ranked among the top 10 donors in India with total donations amounting to Rs 142 crore.

Pooja Sharma, a resident of Delhi, has been engaged with the work of cremating unclaimed bodies since 2022. Over the years, she has bid farewell to 4000 deceased people. Her father is a contract driver in Delhi Metro and her grandmother receives a pension. They both support her in this noble endeavour.

Gururaj Deshpande is known for his business intellect who also donates to educational institutions. He recently established Deshpande Centre for Technological Innovation. Over the past few decades, he has launched and sold several companies.

The shortage of labour posed a significant problem in accomplishing daily farming tasks. To find a solution, Gurucharan Pradhan, a resident of Odisha, embarked on making a machine capable of performing several tasks at once. In the year 2000, he began studying various machines and designed his own model. After 7 years of diligent work, he achieved in success in the year 2007.

The CEO and Managing Director of TCS, K Krithivasan, played a pivotal role in the company’s journey to achieve a market capitalization of Rs 15 lakh crore. He has been a part of TCS for over 30 years. Throughout his journey, he has served on various positions.

Shantabai was married off at the age of 12. In 1984, when Shantabai's elder daughter was 8 years old, her husband succumbed to a heart attack. Shantabai resorted to working in others' fields, earning a mere Rs 50 for 8 hours of labour. To sustain a living, she took up her husband’s occupation, and became the country's first female barber.

In pursuit of her dreams, Sohani Kumari came to Mumbai with a financial support of Rs 25 thousand. She appeared for various interviews and gave several auditions, and eventually landed a job. From then on, there was no turning back for her. Her latest web series ‘Aakhir Palaayan Kab Tak’ is set to release 16 February.

Anuya Trivedi, a resident of Ahmedabad, Gujarat, along with her husband is dedicated to making swings for young children from underprivileged backgrounds so they can have playful childhood experiences too. With the support of her husband, she has expanded her initiative and now serves as the coordinator for over 40 schools.

Sharad Patel is currently pursuing a PhD in Social Studies at the Shakuntala Mishra Rehabilitation Government School. His research focuses on the plight of beggars. At the shelter homes, Sharad conducts skill mapping of the beggars to understand their previous occupations. To date, he has facilitated the self-reliance of 450 beggars.

Siddharth Gupta faced disappointment in three attempts at the UPSC exams, but his determination remained unwavering. He cracked the UPPSC 2022 exams and became a Naib Tehsildar. Subsequently, he secured first rank in the UPPSC 2023, earning the position of SDM.

Chandra Prakash Patel, a vegetable seller from Chhattisgarh is gaining recognition for his brilliant vegetable selling techniques to boost his sales. He has over 75 thousand followers on Instagram alone.

Raimati Ghiuria, a young tribal woman hailing from Odisha, is being recognized as the ‘Queen of Millets’ due to her contributions to preserving 30 varieties of rare millets. She also educates people on various aspects of millet cultivation, including techniques for growth, enhancing quality, and preservations.