Sarthak Sidhant: Just ordinary until he started looking
18-year-old Sarthak Sidhant gained national attention after his investigative blog post exposed irregularities in the CBSE tender process. His work, driven by a self-taught background in coding, led to government acknowledgment and changes in the system.
Why it matters
It demonstrates the power of individual digital literacy and investigative journalism in holding public institutions accountable.
“People think I am smart, but I am just ordinary. I was just tracking everything,” says 18-year-old Sarthak Sidhant, who has only recently finished school.
The article focuses on the individual's achievement and the impact of his work without political spin.
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