Ashok Kumar Pradhan, Headmaster of Indira Gandhi High School in Balangir, received a grand farewell after 38 years of service. Over 800 former students organized a massive 6-km procession featuring 300 bikes and 20 cars to honor him. Pradhan, who spent 16 years teaching without a salary initially, has mentored over 2800 students, many of whom are now scientists, doctors, and engineers. The emotional farewell saw him being taken home in a special chariot, symbolizing the deep respect and love his students hold for his selfless dedication to education. https://sambad.in/education/ashok-kumar-pradhan-grand-retirement-farewell-balangir-teacher-11899402 #creator program