Inspired By "MBA Chaiwala", Bihar Economics Graduate Runs Tea Stall
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"I graduated in 2019, but was unable to get a job for the last two years. I took inspiration from Prafull Billore (of MBA Chaiwala)," said Priyanka Gupta
An Economics graduate who has set up a tea stall near a women's college in Bihar's Patna has received encouragement from many on social media. Priyanka Gupta, 24, gave competitive exams and also tried to land a job. But when they did not work out, she said she decided to go the "Aatmanirbhar Bharat (self-reliant India)" way. Bihar: Priyanka Gupta, an economics graduate sets up a tea stall near Women's College in PatnaI did my UG in 2019 but was unable to get a job in the last 2 yrs. I took inspiration from Prafull Billore. There are many chaiwallas, why can't there be a chaiwali?, she says pic.twitter.com/8jfgwX4vSK
"There are many chaiwallas. Why can't there be a chaiwali?" Ms Gupta told news agency ANI.
Her tea stall's menu has five items - masala, chocolate and paan chai for Rs 20 each, kulhad chai for Rs 15 and cookies for Rs 10. There is a small stove on which an aluminium kettle is placed. Students are seen milling around her, waiting for hot tea to be poured for them.
Ms Gupta is from Purnia district and has two younger brothers.