{"id":2136,"date":"2024-11-03T11:02:08","date_gmt":"2024-11-03T11:02:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theeaglenews.in\/ENews\/?p=2136"},"modified":"2024-11-03T11:27:45","modified_gmt":"2024-11-03T11:27:45","slug":"from-a-village-to-the-maldives-the-inspiring-journey-of-a-small-town-girl-gungun-sharma","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theeaglenews.co.in\/?p=2136","title":{"rendered":"From a Village to the Maldives: The Inspiring Journey of a Small Town Girl Gungun Sharma."},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;\" class=\"sharethis-inline-share-buttons\" ><\/div><h1>From a Village to the Maldives: The Inspiring Journey of a Small Town Girl Gungun Sharma.<\/h1>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Shimla:<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>In a remarkable tale of determination and success, Gungun Sharma, a bright and ambitious young woman from a small village Kot in Mandi district of Himachal Pradesh, has turned her dreams into reality against all odds. After losing her father at a young age, Gungun&#8217;s mother, Indira Devi, worked tirelessly as a cook in a government school to support her education. Apart from her mother, Gungun has sister Kashish Sharma in her family.<\/p>\n<p>Excelling in her studies, particularly in computer science, Gungun discovered her passion for tourism and hospitality through a vocational program at her school Government Senior Secondary School Sadiana in Mandi. With the encouragement of her mentor, Vijay Sen, a dedicated vocational trainer, she pursued this path, despite skepticism from relatives.<\/p>\n<p>After completing her 12th grade, Gungun enrolled in a pioneering B.Voc program launched by the Himachal government. Under Vijay\u2019s guidance, at Government Vallabh College Mandi , she thrived in her studies and practical training, leading to her first job as an intern at a hotel in Chandigarh. Her journey continued as she secured a position at a five-star hotel, ultimately landing a lucrative opportunity at the Kurumba Resort in the Maldives, earning around Rs. 1 lakh per month, along with free accommodation and meals.<\/p>\n<p>By August 2023, just 1.3 years into her career, Gungun achieved a significant milestone: purchasing a Grand Vitara car worth 10-19 lakhs before turning 21. Her inspiring story serves as a beacon of hope for the youth, highlighting the potential of vocational education and the importance of mentorship. 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