From Struggles to Success: Durgesh Ojha Connects Remote India with Internet Services
'From Guna to Bharat': MP youth who once earned Rs 5 per piece now brings internet to places Airtel, Jio haven’t reached
The Economic Times
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Durgesh Ojha, hailing from Guna, Madhya Pradesh, transformed his life from earning just a few rupees to running a successful internet services company. His venture focuses on providing connectivity in remote regions of India, where major telecom companies like Airtel and Jio have limited reach, earning him between ₹3 lakh and ₹5 lakh monthly.
- 01Durgesh Ojha started his career at a young age, earning small amounts by helping a local tailor.
- 02His introduction to computers in Class 8 sparked his interest in technology and internet services.
- 03In 2015, he rebranded his company to Hybrid Internet, focusing on underserved areas in India.
- 04Ojha's company uses wireless technology to provide internet access in remote regions like Mizoram, Ladakh, and Jammu and Kashmir.
- 05He now earns between ₹3 lakh and ₹5 lakh monthly, driven by a need to provide connectivity rather than just profit.
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Durgesh Ojha's inspiring journey from Guna, Madhya Pradesh, showcases the power of perseverance and innovation. Growing up in a financially constrained family, he began working at a young age, helping a local tailor for minimal earnings. His life took a pivotal turn when he discovered computers, leading him to explore the internet sector. In 2015, he rebranded his venture as Hybrid Internet, focusing on providing wireless internet services in remote areas of India, where major telecom companies like Airtel and Jio have limited reach. His company operates in challenging terrains, including regions like Mizoram, Manipur, Arunachal Pradesh, Ladakh, and Jammu and Kashmir. Notably, he has implemented projects that connect schools and hospitals in areas with little to no connectivity. Today, Ojha earns between ₹3 lakh and ₹5 lakh monthly, viewing his work as a means to fulfill a vital need for connectivity in underserved communities.
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Ojha's work significantly enhances connectivity in remote areas, improving access to education and healthcare services.
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