Where There Is A Will, There Is A Way - Saikrishna Mohanty

"I lost my mother when I was just 7 months old. Then, my grandma and my father raised me. In the course of time, my father got married. Continuing my education was difficult due to loss in business, during my graduation. I managed to complete the 1st year of BBA and then took up a job in Airtel to fund my education. It felt burdensome to manage work and college, together.

I got placed as Admin & HR executive in an MNC in campus selection. I worked and concurrently completed my MBA. After promotion, I got married. The urge of creating my own identity and being independent was always on my mind. So, when I didn’t get job satisfaction, I decided to resign and start working on my dream.

Though I’m married into a rich household, I never sought any aid, for my business. I started with Rs.15,000 from my savings. I neither had any experience nor guidance, but my husband supported and encouraged me to advance undoubtedly.

In 2017, my company, ‘Solar Infra’, got registered, and soon after, a tender opening of Rs4.36 lacs took place. Due to insufficiency of funds, I applied for a loan to the bank, nobbut was denied because I lacked experience in the field. So, I applied for a loan of Rs.4,00,000 from a NBFC in exchange of my jewelry. After getting the loan, I participated and won the tender.

To gain knowledge and experience, my husband and I travelled to rural areas and outskirts, unaffected by the weather, and observed the techniques. I underwent training and at the end of  first year, the company’s turnover was Rs.5.38 lacs. Eventually, my company gained trust and recognition in the State and we started getting projects from the government and various NGOs.

I started from the scratch with Rs.15,000, overcame hurdles and now my company’s turnover stands at Rs.4.5Cr. I am an active member in various organizations like Indian Chamber of Commerce, Confederation of Indian Industry(CII), etc.

I have never differentiated between projects, be it of a large scale or small, I have always tried to deliver the best of my abilities. Without my family and in laws' support, I’d not have been successful in becoming a good mother, wife and an entrepreneur”- Saikrishna Mohanty