Bhubaneswar, May 3 -- A student from a modest background in Odisha's Gajapati district secured A1 grade in the BSE matriculation examination, bringing recognition to her village through her academic performance.

Lakshmi Rani Pani from Talada village under R. Udayagiri block scored 540 marks in the recently conducted matric examination, passing with an A1 grade. Her achievement drew attention in the region, given her family's financial circumstances.

Her father passed away during her childhood, following which her mother worked as a daily wage labourer since to support the family and fund her education. Lakshmi studied at the local high school in Cheligada.

Lakshmi attributed her success to her mother's efforts and the guidance of her t...