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Nabarangpur: At a time when jobs are becoming few and far away, accentuated by the long pandemic situation, Subhankar Sahu from Tentulikhunti village under Jharigumma block in the district has shown the way for self-reliance and entrepreneurship for many.
Inspired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s call for Atmanirbhar Bharat (self-reliant India), this mechanical engineering graduate gave up his lucrative job to start a low-cost LED bulbs manufacturing unit which not only enabled him to earn a livelihood and dignified life, it has also provided employment to scores of youths in his village.
But the path to self-reliance wasn’t smooth. Subhankar had to fight many odds before he could set up his dream project in this remote village in the far away southern district of Odisha.
“I completed my mechanical engineering courses in 2016 and joined a firm. But when I heard of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s call for Atmanirbhar Bharat, the desire to become self-reliant became overpowering. I didn’t think twice before putting in my papers before my employers,” said the young entrepreneur.
With the blue-print of the venture etched in his mind by then, Subhankar headed for Delhi for the required raw materials. Side by side, he handpicked some local youths and trained them in the manufacturing of LED bulbs. It took some time to set up the unit. However, once it was set up, there was no looking back.
At present, his unit churns out around 300 bulbs of various sizes and luminosity every day in 16 hours of labour split into shifts. Needless to say, the hard work and determination of his team has paid off as the products have become a hit in the local market.
“The prices of Subhankar’s products are reasonable and they are at par with the leading brands in terms of quality. There is a huge demand for the product/s in the market and so far we have not received any complaint,” said Madhusudhan Pujari, an electrical shop owner at Nabarangpur town.
Though in the beginning Subhankar’s family wasn’t happy with his decision of quitting a high-paying job to establish a bulb manufacturing unit, his determination and success has brought about change over.
“We are happy that our son is pursuing his passion and dream of becoming self-reliant. He has also provided job opportunities to many unemployed youth of our area,” said his father Tarini Charan Sahu.
However, Subhankar doesn’t want to bask on the glory of the initial success.
“There is a long way to go. I have plans to expand the unit. I want to produce more bulbs and provide employment to more young people in our area. If the government helps me with some funds, that dream would be realised,” he said.
Skill is not only a way to earn, it's a driving force too!
Inspired by PM's noble call for Atmanirbhar Bharat, Subhankar Sahu - an engineer from Nabarangpur #Odisha is now manufacturing low-cost LED bulbs at home; he's also engaged several jobless youths to boost the innovation. pic.twitter.com/CqyiJ61g9l
— OTV (@otvnews) November 11, 2020
