Apeksha U, an endosulfan sufferer, scored first class marks (421) in her II PUC (arts) examinations.
She is a student of Seva Bharati's Vidya Chethana School in Ramakunja in Kadaba taluk. She wrote the examinations at Uppinangady Government PU College, with the help of her scribe Shwetha.
Apeksha is a resident of Golithottu and is the daughter of Upendra Acharya and Shobha. Upendra, who until recently was working as a goldsmith, is now without work and stays at home.
Apeksha, who is keen on pursuing her education against all odds, hopes on enrolling to a degree course as a private candidate.
Published 18 June 2022, 17:24 IST