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Getting
a job is like scaling the Everest to youngsters of
this age. Ashok Kumar, resident of Ugali Village of
Tehsil Kevlari of Seoni district faced same problem in
getting a job. Ashok Kumar’s parents had died when
he was at a tender age. His uncle brought him up.
After education he tried for some time to get a job.
When
Ashok Kumar was trying to get a job, his uncle advised
him to start a business. Arranging capital to start a
business was a difficult task. His well wishers
advised him to contact the District Antyavasayi Samiti,
Seoni. Ashok Kumar explained his plan to start a
business of footwear to the Antyavasayi Samiti.
After
talking with Ashok Kumar the Executive Officer of the
Samiti advised him to avail loan facility. Ashok
Kumar, who was from the Scheduled Caste community, was
given a loan of Rs one lakh to start his own business.
He was also given subsidy amount later. Now he is
doing a successful business in Ugali Village.
Now
Ashok Kumar is paying installment of the loan amount
regularly. Doing his business successfully, he has
repaid a major portion of his loan. Ashok Kumar plans
to expand his business after full repayment of the
loan and, if need be, will get another loan from the
bank.
Ashok
Kumar is a role model to those who want to start own
business. According to him, courage and self
confidence helped him a lot in his success.
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