Punjab man gets masters’ degree at 83

Sohan Singh Gill, 83, has proved that it is never too late for learning. Gill received a huge round of applause when he was conferred the degree by a university in Jalandhar at its annual convocation. A native of Daata village of Hoshiarpur, Gill migrated to Kenya after he completed his teaching course in 1957 and became a teacher there. He returned to India 1991 and till 2017, taught in various schools with the desire of a post graduate degree still alive. Two years ago, he signed-up for the MA in English and joined a distance education centre. “With my will power and God’s grace, I have finally achieved what I always desired. English has been my favourite language right from the childhood. During my stay in Kenya, I got a chance to master it,” he adds. He says a healthy lifestyle and positive thinking kept him going. “Now that I have accomplished other things, I wish to write books for children,” he added.