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Barefoot in a Saree: Mom Runs for Hope
8 Oct
Summary
- Kavita Kumari, a widow and mother, ran 1600m barefoot in a saree for Home Guard.
- She trains using internet videos, preparing for Jharkhand's 284 Home Guard vacancies.
- Support arrived after her inspiring run went viral online.
Kavita Kumari, a 27-year-old widow and mother of two from Jharkhand, is inspiring many. She recently ran 1,600 meters barefoot and in a saree during a Home Guard recruitment trial in Ramgarh. This run was part of her effort to secure a stable future for her children.
Following her husband's death in 2023, Kavita shouldered the family's financial burdens and debt. She trained for the Home Guard physical test, which includes running, long jump, and other events, by watching YouTube videos. The recruitment process has 284 vacancies.
Her determined run at Sidhu-Kanhu Stadium, where she completed the distance within the 10-minute limit for women, has touched hearts. After her story gained traction online, she received a tracksuit and running shoes from a local MLA, enabling her to train more effectively.
The Jharkhand Home Guard recruitment reserves 50% of posts for women, with a specific provision for widows, offering Kavita a significant opportunity.
