New Delhi:

Anand Mahindra, chairperson of Mahindra Group, has shared online a video of a young boy who makes rolls on a roadside food cart.

In the clip, the 10-year-old named Jaspreet, can be seen making an egg roll. On being asked, the boy shared that his father recently died from brain tuberculosis. The boy, who also has a 14-year-old sister, said that their mother has left them, refusing to take responsibility. Despite these challenges, Jaspreet manages to attend school in the morning and runs his food cart in the evenings.

In addition to egg rolls, the young boy also sells chicken rolls, kebab rolls, paneer rolls, chowmein rolls, and seekh kebab rolls.

Sharing the clip, Mr Mahindra asked for the boy’s contact details. He wrote, “Courage, thy name is Jaspreet. But his education shouldn’t suffer. I believe, he’s in Tilak Nagar, Delhi. If anyone has access to his contact number please do share it. The Mahindra foundation team will explore how we can support his education.”

Check out the video below:

Courage, thy name is Jaspreet.

But his education shouldn’t suffer.

I believe, he’s in Tilak Nagar, Delhi. If anyone has access to his contact number please do share it.

The Mahindra foundation team will explore how we can support his education.

pic.twitter.com/MkYpJmvlPG

— anand mahindra (@anandmahindra) May 6, 2024

Commenting on the post, many people applauded Jaspreet’s courage and appreciated Mr Mahindra for his kind gesture.

A user wrote, “He is not giving up… this kid has decided to take up the responsibility & stand up for self…His courage is inspiring which is pushing him (to) stand during odd times…Salute to him… with right guidance in terms of education he will create many milestones…”

He is not giving up.. this kid has decided to take up the responsibility & stand up for self..

His courage is inspiring which is pushing him stand during odd times..

Salute to him.. with right guidance in terms of education he will create many milestones.. #Motivation

— Nitin Khandvikar (@nitinkhandvikar) May 6, 2024

Another added, “Jaspreet is fearless! Education is crucial. It’s great that the Mahindra foundation is stepping in to support his education.”

Jaspreet is fearless! Education is crucial. It’s great that the Mahindra foundation is stepping in to support his education. #EducationMatters

— Gaurav Mehta (@digitalgauravm) May 6, 2024

“It just made me cry. I really Hope Anand Ji will reach out to this Brave Boy and Help in every Possible Way. You can also raise Crowd Funding to help this Boy. After the Help i want this Boy to Ignore his Mom if she comes back for money,” read a comment.

Its Just made me cry ????

I really Hope Anand Ji will reach out to this Brave Boy and Help in every Possible Way.

You can also raise Crowd Funding to help this Boy.

After the Help i want this Boy to Ignore his Mom if she comes back for money.

— David (@DavidforIndia) May 6, 2024

It’s not the first time Anand Mahindra has extended help to a child. Previously, a young girl heroically saved her little sister from monkeys that had entered their home. Soon after, the business mogul shared a post expressing his admiration and offered her a job at the Mahindra Group when she grows up. Click here to read in detail.

Mahindra Tractors, a part of the Mahindra Group on August 15 launched, what it terms as ‘future-ready’ range of tractors – the Mahindra OJA – at Futurescape, an event held In Cape Town.

The new OJA range, the company said brings about a transformative shift in Light Weight Compact 4 wheel drive (WD) Tractor design and engineering, to deliver an edge innovation in tractor technology.

The new tractors on the three OJA platforms include the sub compact, compact and small utility to address diverse market needs.

With 4WD as standard, Mahindra came out with 7 new tractors models for the Indian market on the Compact and Small Utility platforms. These models range from 20HP – 40HP (14.91kW – 29.82kW), for a wide array of applications, for unparalleled platform versatility and efficiency to handle diverse agricultural tasks, the company asserted.

Speaking on the launch of the new OJA tractor range, Hemant Sikka, President – Farm Equipment Sector, Mahindra & Mahindra said, “The new OJA range of lightweight tractors is a powerhouse of energy, aimed at progressive farmers. Embodied with innovation and technology, OJA tractors empower Mahindra to address 25% of the Global Tractor industry, while opening new markets like Europe and ASEAN. Unveiling 7 agile Lightweight 4WD Tractors Light Weight 4WD OJA tractors (21-40HP) in India, equipped with pioneering technologies, truly embodies our commitment to revolutionise farming worldwide.”

Electric version of Thar unveiled

(MEAL), a subsidiary of Mahindra & Mahindra unveiled the ‘Thar.e’ – the electric concept version of its SUV – Thar.

Besides, the company also showcased its new Global Pik Up concept at the event.
Veejay Nakra, President – Automotive Sector, Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. said, “Vision Thar.e is a testament to innovation and a pioneering design philosophy that is uniquely Mahindra and distinctively global. Thar.e caters to the adventurer in all of us, craving exploration without compromise. Aligned with the global movement towards responsible consumption, our focus on sustainable materials resonates with the broader shift towards being planet positive, ensuring that Thar.e is both timeless and timely.”

Pratap Bose, Chief Design Officer, Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd., said, “Creating Vision Thar.e was about embracing a future that’s bold and innovative. Our design forges a new path, standing as a testament to Mahindra’s commitment to cutting-edge creativity and breakaway thinking.

We have maintained the adventurous spirit and off-roading capability that is quintessentially Thar, but we have crafted a unique identity in the world of electric SUVs. This endeavor goes beyond creating another off-roader; it shapes a vision that represents a progressive step in automotive design, without losing sight of where we came from. Thar.e is our declaration of an exciting and responsible future.”

(The writer was in Cape Town at the invitation of Mahindra)