The Incredible Story of Dwarapureddy Chandra Mouli: Overcoming Tragedy to Enter IIM-Ahmedabad
Dwarapureddy Chandra Mouli, the son of a watchman from Visakhapatnam, will soon begin his post-graduate programme in management at the prestigious Indian Institute of Management - Ahmedabad (IIM-A). What sets Mouli apart is that he has achieved this feat despite losing all four of his limbs in a terrible accident. Mouli came into contact with a live wire while retrieving his sister's ring from a shed in front of his house. The doctors were forced to amputate all four of his limbs to save him. However, Mouli's spirit remained unbroken.
He was hospitalized for almost three months at King George Hospital (KGH). But his family and friends stood by him and helped him all through those testing times by offering emotional, physical, and psychological support. They devoted their time and helped him avoid emotional distress or social withdrawal."
Mouli then got himself a law degree and landed a job with Amazon. However, his sights were set on something bigger. He always wanted to make it big in life and started preparing for the Common Admission Test (CAT) on his own. He took advantage of public online video-sharing and social media platforms like YouTube, which helped him crack the competitive exam. He scored 87 percentile in the CAT (in the persons with disabilities category) and would now begin his MBA classes at IIM-A in June.
Mouli's father, D Venkata Ramana, said, "Taking head on the loss of his limbs, he focused on what could be done rather than what was lost and could not be undone." Several years ago, the father moved his family to Narsipatnam, a town about 100 kilometers from Visakhapatnam, for his children's education. Venkata Ramana, who ran a small business earlier, is now working as a watchman at the state government's BC welfare hostel in Narsipatnam. He has taken out a bank loan to ensure that his son can live his dream at IIM-A.
Mouli's story is one of resilience, determination, and the unwavering support of family and friends. Despite the immense adversity he has faced, he has refused to let his disabilities hold him back. Instead, he used his willpower, intelligence, and the tools at his disposal to overcome the challenges and achieve his goals. His story is an inspiration to all, showing that with hard work and perseverance, anything is possible.