A Forest department worker who has been working with Sanjay Gandhi National Park (SGNP) as a driver is becoming an inspiration to others, including van majoors (forest labourers) who are yet to clear their Secondary School Certificate (SSC) exams. Prasad Dyaneshwar Marathe, 36, is appearing for his SSC examinations after a gap of 20 years with an appeal to those who are yet to clear the exams that age is just a number when it comes to studying.

Marathe had appeared for the SSC exams in 2005 from Walekhinde village in Jath taluka of Sangli district. Unfortunately, Marathe could not clear the examination and due to family responsibilities had to forfeit his education and start working as his entire family was dependent on him. He later came to Mumbai and started working and doing odd jobs but had made up his mind that once he gets married and settles down, he would reappear for the examination.