Sahana Madivalara, a girl from Indu PU College in Kottur in Vijayanagara district, who shared the first rank with another student from the same college in the Arts stream, is a daughter of a photographer.
Her father, Lingaraj, who hails from Hyarada village at Huvina Hadagali taluk, is a professional photographer and her mother is a homemaker. Sahana stayed at the hostel and worked hard to accomplish the feat.
“Ours is a poor family which cannot afford to pay exorbitant fees at prestigious colleges. I joined the Indu PU College as it offered quality education at affordable fees. I stayed at the hostel throughout my studies and worked hard. I would like to become a good officer after clearing KPSC or UPSC examinations so that I can economically lift my family from its pathetic condition,” Sahana said.
