In-Person Interaction Session Between GSCA and their Students

The Mukti TSS team organized an in-person sponsor–student meeting on 13th March at the Mukti Office, Garia with representatives from the Garden State Cultural Association (GSCA). GSCA has been associated with Mukti for the past 10 years and has continuously supported the education of many deserving students under the TSS program. Currently, GSCA is supporting 31 students from different academic streams. Mr. Sandip Saha and Mr. Asim Dutta attended the meeting on behalf of GSCA.

Due to ongoing semester examinations, only five students were able to attend the meeting: Soham Das, Debasish Mondal, Bikram Dutta, Almisa Khatun, and Pronoy Biswas.

Soham Das, from Shobhabazar, Kolkata, is pursuing MBBS (3rd Professional Part-1) at Medical College, Kolkata. His father works as a private tutor and his mother is a homemaker. His younger brother has recently started B.Tech in Computer Science. Soham dreams of becoming a compassionate doctor and improving the quality of medical services so that patients receive proper care and trust in the healthcare system.

Debasish Mondal, from Mouchuria, Bankura, is pursuing B.E. in Electrical Engineering (5th semester) at Jadavpur University. He lives with his father, mother, and sister. Debasish aims to pursue higher studies and is also exploring career opportunities, including government service.

Bikram Dutta, from Kumarijan Bhatibari, Alipurduar, is pursuing B.E. in Information Technology (5th year) at Jadavpur University. His family consists of his parents and a younger brother. Bikram is planning to accept a job opportunity soon in order to support his family financially.

Almisa Khatun, from Deuli Sultanpur, Bishnupur, South 24 Parganas, is pursuing MBBS (3rd Professional Part-1) at Midnapore Medical College and Hospital. Her father is a farmer, her mother is a homemaker, and her younger brother is currently studying in Class IX. Almisa aspires to pursue MS after completing her MBBS.

Pronoy Biswas, from Shimulpur,  Gaighata, North 24 Parganas, is pursuing MBBS (3rd Professional Part-1) at Rampurhat Government Medical College. He lives with his mother; his father passed away in 2021. Despite the challenges, Pronoy is determined to complete his medical education and build a stable future.

During the meeting, the sponsors shared valuable motivational words and life experiences with the students. Mr. Dutta encouraged them to remain focused and confident in their goals, while Mr. Saha shared inspiring incidents from his life, emphasizing the importance of hard work, perseverance, and honesty. Both sponsors advised the students to become not only successful professionals but also responsible and compassionate human beings.

GSCA representatives also proposed creating WhatsApp groups based on academic categories to strengthen mentor–mentee interaction. Through this initiative, sponsors will be able to guide and support students more closely.

The meeting was a meaningful interaction that strengthened the bond between sponsors and students and motivated the students to continue working hard toward their dreams.