University made them think big for kids

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Theirs is an example of people who imbibed and learnt much from the academic atmosphere of Panjab University. They perhaps are a true reflection of "the spirit of education," something that is just apt to be highlighted as the university is just about to complete its 65 years here in Chandigarh.

These men illustrate well how their lives transformed because of their connection to this institute of learning, despite modest beginnings. They realized that their kids too can get good opportunities in life if they have a good education.
joined PU as a ground man in the sports department but his passion for music led him to become an indispensable part of many a musical programmes hosted by the university. "I have given close to 42 years of my life to the university. It was all thanks to the constant counselling and mentoring from teachers that I was able to realize my potential," says Jagdish. And he did not stop there. Despite his modest start as a peon, his son Dayanand is now a scientist with DRDO.

Similar is the story of another PU staffer Yadhu Nath Shukla, whose son passed out of IIT- Delhi recently and is now working with one of the world's best consultancy companies. Shukla, an electrician with the XEN's office at the university, joined as a helper and has spent more than two decades in the university.

"My aim was to gift my children a good education and while I was posted in different departments of PU, I got a chance to interact with teachers and build a future for my son with their inputs," says an elated father.