Be patient and stick to your goal until you achieve it.
Be patient and stick to your goal until you achieve it.
Nirbhik Gandhi is a practising Chartered Accountant and the Immediate Past Chairman of ICAI, Bhilwara. His branch received an award at the 34th International festival in Dubai during his tenure.
Sharing his achievements, Nirbhik reveals that despite struggling academically, he was inspired by his father's encouragement and topped his 12th grade. Becoming a chartered accountant was a significant accomplishment, making him the first person from his village to achieve this feat. He further distinguished himself by becoming the youngest Chairman of ICAI, Bhilwara chapter, after winning an election. Under his leadership, the branch received recognition at the 34th international festival in Dubai.
They organised 75 programmes for the 75th Independence Day and have conducted a total of 189 programmes to date. Additionally, they initiated sanitation awareness campaigns in schools and undertook various social activities, including green plantation programs. His contributions led to his appointment as the ambassador of the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan for the district, and he was recognized by the District Collector on Independence Day.
Originally from a small village, Nirbhik grew up in a farmer family. He attended a government school, where he had to rely on self-studies due to a lack of guidance. His father, aspiring for a better future, enrolled him in a boarding school. He vividly remembers his father pointing at the list of academic toppers, encouraging him to work hard to achieve such recognition. Inspired by this, he dedicated himself to his studies and emerged as a topper in his 12th grade, fulfilling his father’s aspirations.
Upon completing his schooling, he moved to Bhilwara for further studies. Determined to become a CA, he and his friends enrolled in a coaching institute. Despite financial constraints, he eventually purchased a bicycle and delved deeper into the subject matter. Although he initially struggled to secure an articleship due to a lack of references, he persevered and eventually succeeded. He completed his CA and has been practising since 2013.
Regarding his role models, he says he drew inspiration from his hardworking father, who worked tirelessly to provide for the family. His father resorted to farming, also worked as a mechanic, and later started his own business. He has learned from his father that, with hard work, nothing is beyond reach.
The song "Ruk jana nahi, tu kabhi haar ke." serves as a powerful source of motivation for him. He, too, imparts this wisdom to his students, encouraging them to utilise their time wisely in pursuit of their goals.
Reflecting on his challenges, he acknowledges the difficulties he faced in obtaining an articleship and completing his CA, particularly because of his Hindi-medium background. However, he embraced the learning curve and gained valuable experience in the field.
Nirbhik emphasises the importance of honesty and perseverance in achieving one’s goals. He encourages young people to remain patient and steadfast in their pursuits, utilising all available resources to their advantage.