Beed Mother Wins Marathon Prize Money for Daughters' Education
· India · The Hindu, Times of India
Ramabai Ranveer, a 47-year-old domestic cook from Beed, Maharashtra, secured first place in the Amrut Daud marathon held in Ambajogai on August 29, 2026. She participated in the 3 km event to earn prize money of ₹3,000 to fund her daughters' education. A video of the mother running barefoot in a saree while holding her sandals went viral following the race. Her daughter, Pooja Ranveer, who also competed and finished in second place, encouraged her mother to join the event. The prize money will be used to purchase books and support her daughters' academic and career goals, including a B.Sc. degree and police recruitment preparation.
Why it matters
The story highlights the personal sacrifices of low-income families in rural Maharashtra to overcome financial barriers in higher education and career preparation.
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