Nellayappan B: An Inspiring Tale of Success of a School Teacher

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Nellayappan B serves as the OSD to Nagaland’s CM

He is Nagaland's Chief Minister's OSD (Officer on Special Duty). He is also the Deputy Director of Nagaland’s School Education Board. Image credits: x

Humble beginnings

Nellayappan B grew up in a small house with his parents and four siblings. Image credits: x

Nellayappan helped his parents in running their humble tea shop.

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Family’s support

Nellayappan’s parents often mortgaged gold jewellery to pay the school fees of the children. Image credits: x

Sister’s wedding

Nellayappan felt humiliated on her sister’s wedding day due to their inability to organize a grand celebration. Image credits: x

Moving to Nagaland

Nellayappan moved to Nagaland after receiving Rs 2000 from his mother. He found a job as a teacher with a salary of Rs 1000 a month. Image credits: x

Nellayappan got a permanent job as a government teacher

In 2012, he became the school's principal and the Assistant Director of the Education Board in 2018. Image credits: x

In 2022, Nellayappan was promoted to the rank of Deputy Director.

Today, Nellayappan lives in an expensive bungalow with his family.

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