On the occasion of Republic day, Government of India have a practice of conferring Civilians with highest award for their social work. I would say one genuine thing the Government does without corruption.
I always look for this day to visualize the patriotic parade in New Delhi and the genuine nominees for various awards. This time I witnessed a tea seller was conferred with Padma shri and its really fascinating.
Philanthropist Devarapalli Prakash Rao was selected from the state of Odissa for the honour.
Prakash Rao, who lives in a slum area near Buxi Bazzar teaches around 70-80 children in the age group of 4-9 years from the economically weaker category every year. He has a strong command over 8 different languages and uses his knowledge to help children. He not only teaches the children, but also provides free food for poor patients at a nearby government hospital for last 40 years. It is said that he earns around 700 Rupees by selling tea and snacks with his tea stall and spends half of his amount on his social work.
In an interview he said that he has been donating blood since 1978 and estimates over 200 times till date. This is an example for the youths of our country. This is amazing to witness such people in our country. People like Prakash Rao make us believe that humanity exist.
Prakash Rao : “If you put in your best efforts continuously on doing your duty, the world will recognize you one day”
Amazing person.
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Yes he is…Not everyone will share with what they have that only feed their daily needs.
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Wow …..he is an inspiration … thank you for bringing his story to us
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😊 yes.. the generous man of all
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By this post you are also contributing and inspiring folks like us.Thank you Chiru.
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Thank you ji.. people like him inspire us more in our life than those who help people only when they get rich…
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Thank you for this story and for the inspiration.
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😊😊 thanks for stopping by…
His life story is a lesson for all of us…
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I completely agree! We can serve others no matter in what situation or what financial level we are. It is a lesson for all.
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Yes a lesson for us all..
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Inspiration
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😊👍
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Wow truly inspiring
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Yes Adi.. people like him amaze us with their generosity..
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Yes they do
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True, inspiring!!
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😊 yes he is..
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Humanity still exists. Thanks for sharing this valuable information Chiru.
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Haan and One thing government can be applauded for recognizing such inspiring people…
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Prakash Rao is truly an inspiring individual and well-deserving of the Padma Shree Award.
Yes, humane spirits exist among us – and in the most unexpected places.
God bless India,
Eric
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Thanks for stopping by…
Yes humanity stays as long as such people live here…
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Putting in your best effort entails sacrifice which is unselfish. It means sometimes you may suffer from lack yourself. It takes you to another realm of understanding humanity.
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So true.. it’s so rare when people give out even when they earn one time bread… truly generous…
thanks for stopping by..
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Have heard abt this person
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Hmm he is an inspiration for us…. it’s not required to be rich to help others
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Salute to this man.
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Yup.. generosity at its best 😊👍
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What an uplifting story. Thanks for the share Chiru
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😊😊 thank you Shantanu
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My pleasure
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Great post.
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Thanks 😊😊
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This is SO inspiring. Feel so blessed to read it. Bharat Mata ki Jai! Thank you so very much for sharing Chiru. 👍
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Yes Krishna… People like him inspire us more in helping others… Thank you so much… Have a great week…!!
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Thanks! Happy to have your good wishes. 😊
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I would have not known … thanking for sharing. Congratulations to Sri Prakash Rao.
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Thanks for stopping by…
Yes He truly deserves it..
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what a very special man, so kind … and I bet I’d love his chai 🙂
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Yes you will… More to more he know 8 languages and teaches kids..
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yes that’s why he is so special 🙂
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Salute to this kind hearted soul. If we look around we find many among us who do a lot of selfless work without craving for any name or recognition for themselves. They are our true heroes🙏. Thanks for sharing this Chiru 💗
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So true.. our world is full of such people..
Selfless people do exist and he is the best example…Thanks for your comment Radhika
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Yes! Humanity exists…….
Any doubt??… 🤔🤔
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How are you doing bruh?
It’s been long time since we interacted!!!..
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Look who is here……..
Yes buddy its been a long time… Hope you are doing well.. Sab thik hai..
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Idher bhi lgta toh aisa hi hai k sb theek hai…. Baki pta nahi kuch!!!…
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Acha hai.. jab thak sab acha hal raha hai chalne dho
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Haan bhai…..
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Valuable information shared. I believe he would not done that for recognisation, person like him are gift to earth.
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Yes he just followed his daily routine and gave what what he had to poor..
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Magnificent share..
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Thank you 😊
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Thank you Chiru for sharing about this great man.. saluting him 😊🙏
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😊😊 people like him inspire us to help one another…
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Yes dear 😊
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What an inspirational person. Salute to him. It’s people like him which makes the world a much happier place to live in. Bless his soul. Thanks for the share Chirpy.
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People like him are the example that you don’t have to be rich for helping hands….
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Haan …in whatever small ways we can we shld do. One hungry stomach of those who are in need is such a blessing and free education to poor children thus building a strong tmrrw.
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Wow… very beautifully written. Such an inspiring man who gives generously of himself unselfishly in word and deeds. Thank you for sharing my friend.
InHisCare🙏
Yonnie💜
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Thank you so much Yonnie..
Such selfless people do exist in our world who help with what they have….
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It is wonderful, he seems like as an amazing person! I truly appreciate his heart & service towards others.
Yonnie😊🙏💜
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An amazing person… maybe the first apt person to be awarded the Padma Shree… the Award has been obliged by this gesture…
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Of course yes… at least for this reason have to appreciate our gov…
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People like this change the world. Thank you for your story, Again it proves that giving also includes receiving…. you can see his deep inner joy in the photo with the children.
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Yes right… Kudos to these people who help others out of courtesy….
Absolutely the there is a satisfaction in helping others and that’s a pleasure…
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Great story! Many will be Inspired!
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Thank you for the read.. Yes people like him are the example that we don’t need to be rich to help one another.
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