New Delhi, Nov. 13 -- Adarsh Kumar, from Bihar, has won the Diana Award for advancing education and career opportunities for students across India. The award, presented to people in the 9-25 age group, was among the honours received by 49 Indians on this year's Roll of Honour.

Established in memory of Diana, Princess of Wales, the award is considered the "highest accolade" a young person can achieve for social action or humanitarian efforts.

Kumar, who faced financial hardships from a very young age, always wanted to help students access better career and learning opportunities. Financial difficulties did not even allow him to take coaching for the IIT entrance examination.

It was then that he realised that students like him lacked pro...