Auto driver shares his success story with Class 10 students 

Mahesh Shah asked the students at the event to follow Sandeep Bachche’s advice, to have self esteem, be dedicated in their vocation, and to aim to be a good human bein

 

One does not need fancy degrees to inspire anyone. A small act of social work is enough to motivate others. The management and students of Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel Vividhlakshi Vidylaya, Kandivli invited a special guest, Sandeep Bachche, a popular autorickshaw driver from Bandra, on Monday to deliver an inspiring lecture for students of Class 10 appearing for the upcoming Board exams.
Principal Dr Sangeeta Srivastava did the unthinkable to conduct an experiment with her students to empower them through music, art, dance, dramatics and chess in order to improve their academic performance, to reduce their aggression and increase their self esteem. But why an autorickshaw driver?
Bachche, who is also known as ‘Munnabhai SSC’, shared his story and experiences with the students. He narrated how he had to stop studying after Class 10, and did odd jobs to help his ailing mother. He started driving an autorickshaw 17 years ago, but he always had an urge to do something extraordinary for people around him. Through his profession he started contributing to society —helping road accident victims, giving free rides to cancer patients and serving them food, charging only Rs 10 from students, serving hot tea in his autorickshaw, equipping his vehicle with Wi-Fi, daily newspaper, drinking water, LCD screen, public phone, and a phone charger etc.
Bachche wears his pride and humility on his sleeve. Even when he is invited to speak on bigger platforms, or is housed in five-star hotels by invitees, he continues to wear his uniform and ensures that his feet are on terra firma.
Mahesh Shah, Trustee of Kandivli Education Society, asked the students at the event to follow Bachche’s advice, to have self esteem, be dedicated in their vocation, and to aim to be a good human being.

Source: DNA, 31-1-2017