Why is ABG big in my life?
A company which started as a textile industry in 1857 and diversified itself into different sectors like viscose staple fibre, metals, cement, filament yarn chemicals, fertilizers, insulators, carbon black, telecom, BPO, financial services, IT services, etc. It gave employment opportunities to many in the process of expanding itself while striving to achieve zenith in each of the sectors by providing best quality products.
They are well known for the financial support of India's freedom struggle and they have also done many charitable works in areas like education, health and by constructing temples much before the CSR act came into picture.
My first encounter with Aditya Birla Group happened to be with the clothing store ‘People’. Its wide variety of clothes with affordable price range and good fabric has allured me. Over the time many foreign brands like Van Heusen, Allen Solly, Peter England and Louis Philippe has become part of ABG either through acquisition or by purchasing the Indian rights for the brand. Each clothing brand of ABG provides apparels with unique touch of style and appeals to the current generation.
I used an Idea modem to have internet for laptop to have hassle free browsing when Wi-Fi was not so prevalent in the villages. Aditya Birla Group has not only affected my life but thousands of others’ in this country as well.
Having a house of their own is the dream of every middle-class family. My grandfather dreamt of the same as well. He had built a house with his long-term savings from agriculture. All my summer vacations, which are the best parts of my childhood are associated with this sweet home. Ultratech Cement has helped us in building ourselves a safer home, which enriched our lives.
ABG is part of daily lives of every Indian in one way or other and it represents the whole country in general whether in taking decisions with integrity or by fulfilling the commitment with passion and speed.
How I overcame challenges to achieve my ambitions in life so far?
I studied in boarding schools from 4th class. Over time I started having more junk food. My body endured it for 6years. In inter 2nd year my entire health deteriorated, I got one health problem after another .I was asked to take bed rest for 3months, During this period, I was dependent on my parents for every daily activities, then I realized the importance of health, also recognized the fact that body supporting me for achieving my dreams is one of the significant step towards goal. I learned that it's important to nourish my body with good supplements so that it can be my best friend and support me in becoming better and achieving my dreams.
From age 13, I was ridiculed for my dark skin tone. I withdrew myself from many of the extracurricular activities which I loved doing before. I started believing I look awful. My confidence has been shattered completely, I lived more of an insecure life. I am glad I came across my sheroes Oprah Winfrey, Lisa Nichols during my Under Graduation. I was spellbound by the way they love their looks. I thought if it’s possible for them to love themselves then it’s possible for me. I felt a rush of need to change my opinions on my looks. It took lot of effort, passion from my side as I needed to change my old beliefs which were overruling me from many years. Now I believe demeanour, virtues matter more than looks.