Hard work can change anyone\u2019s destiny and with this hope, Mohammad Auyob Mir, a 23-year-old visually impaired has qualified JRF (Junior Research Fellowship) exam that was recently held.<\/p>\n
Auyob who hails from Sogam Lolab tehsil of northern Kashmir\u2019s Kupwara district was not born visually impaired. But he discovered that he is losing his vision slowly as his age advanced. By the time he entered class 12th at a government Higher Secondary school of Lolab, the same school where the country\u2019s IAS topper Dr Shah Faisal got early education, he found himself as a 70 percent visually challenged person.<\/p>\n
Auyob however accepted the challenge and changed his destiny by not compromising his disability. After he cracked the JRF exam, congratulatory messages poured in from all corners. His villagers term his success as \u201cnot a simple achievement, especially for him\u201d.
\nAyoub did his schooling at a local government school, where he always topped his class with a huge percentage. \u201cMy participation was not conferred to academics only, I used to take part in quiz competitions and other school activities as well\u201d, Ayoub said.<\/p>\n
\u201cHowever, my parents never let his blindness come in the way of his education. They provided me with every assistance I needed to continue my studies like other children,\u201d he said and believed that he will be able to change his family\u2019s fortune.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe have seen difficult days. But all of that will end soon,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n
Ayoub said that a local teacher in his vicinity turned out to be his hope, as he guided him throughout the period of his struggles. In higher school, Ayoub got massive support from his teachers to proceed toward his positive goal.<\/p>\n
\u201cHowever during the day, I am somehow able to move but as the evening comes, it becomes impossible for me to see anything,\u201d he said.
\nIn 2017, Ayob completed his bachelor\u2019s in political science and later completed his master\u2019s from Aligarh Muslim University. \u201cQualifying JRF is not something I have achieved alone, the professors at AMU have a major contribution to my success. The seniors also played a critical role, in my career, they guided me through the entire journey of JRF,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n
\u201cSince I lost my sight, my preparation has become a bit different, I used to listen to lectures from my phone or computer. I used to read books through some specific software designed for blind people,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n
\u201cSpecially-abled students particularly those who are visually impaired are considered as a liability but I want to tell people that if anyone sets his target, disability can\u2019t be a hurdle in achieving his or her goal in life,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
\u201cMy family has been always my support to overcome all the challenges I faced throughout my entire journey. Whatever I am going through, I have never complained about anything, I am always thankful to God for everything I have,\u201d Ayoub said.<\/p>\n
He has been also creating disable friendly content to help people with visual impairment to crack entrance tests. \u201cI was always diligent with studies and when you are such a student, there is a childish enthusiasm where you want to challenge yourself with more difficult things,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, the locals while hailing him said that he has proved that facilities alone do not matter. It is perseverance that counts.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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