Bhageerathi Amma Education Journey is an inspiring example of how learning can continue at any age. At 105, the Kerala woman returned to formal education after being forced to leave school as a child due to family responsibilities. In 2019, she appeared for the Kerala State Literacy Mission’s Class 4 equivalency examination and scored 75% overall, including a perfect 100% in mathematics. Her achievement brought national attention and earned her the prestigious Nari Shakti Puraskar. Bhageerathi Amma’s story highlights the importance of adult education, literacy and second chances. Her determination demonstrated that age need not be a barrier to education. She became an inspiration for lifelong learning and women’s empowerment across India. Her journey continues to encourage learners, who had to interrupt their education, to return to their studies and pursue long-held goals.
Bhageerathi Amma Education Journey: 100 in Maths at 105
