Bhageerathi Amma, the oldest equivalency course student passes away
The Hindu
Bhageerathi Amma returned to studies in 2019 and cleared her papers as a 105-year-old student
, the oldest equivalency course student from Kerala, passed away at Prakkulam due to age-related ailments. A recipient of the Nari Shakti Puraskar, country's highest civilian honour for women, she was 107 when she died. She had cleared Class 4 equivalency course of Kerala State Literacy Mission Authority and joined the next level two years back. In his , Prime Minister Narendra Modi had narrated her story, making her an icon of determination. "If you wish to widen your horizons and accomplish key goals in your life, never let the student in you die," the PM had said. Also read |More Related News