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PALAKKAD: Outdated gender roles however, it was her ardour for motor autos that propelled 25-year-old Barkath Nisha to put her fingers on the steering wheels of heavy autos. Quickly, she shall be solely the second lady in Kerala to drive round tanker lorries transporting petroleum merchandise, following within the footsteps of Thrissur Kandassankadavu native Delisha Davis.
Barkath, who has already secured a hazardous driving license, is presently ready for the clearance of a go from the Chalissery police station.
“I’ve to ship this go to an OMC (oil advertising and marketing firm) in Kochi to get permission to load and transport petroleum merchandise,” stated Barkath, who hails from Kilivalankunnu of Nagalassery panchayat.
“I started using my elder brother’s bike on the age of 14. Even once I was a child, I’d randomly put the car on the stand and attempt to kickstart it. I by no means let go of a possibility to drive, be it a motorcycle, autorickshaw, automobile or lorry. Lastly, on November 10 this yr, my youthful brother Nishad and I secured the license to move hazardous supplies after finishing our coaching in Ernakulam,” she informed TNIE.
Presently, Barkath drives Taurus lorries for brief distances together with Nishad. “However my goal is to drive tanker lorries. With the assistance of an official on the OMC, I’ll quickly be a daily on the nationwide freeway,” stated a assured Barkath.
The 25-year-old’s father, the late Abdul Hameed, was a each day wager. After his demise, her mom Hafzath struggled quite a bit to boost their 4 youngsters, stated Barkath, who’s the couple’s third youngster.
“It was with the help of the native panchayat that we constructed a home for Rs 35,000. My mom, Nishad, and my five-year-old daughter, Aysha Nassar, stick with me there. My elder brother and sister at the moment are married and dwelling individually,” she stated.
As anticipated, Barkath needed to initially face resistance from her household towards pursuing driving as a career.
“We’re a conservative family, however I used to be capable of win them over progressively,” stated Barkath, who has separated from her husband.
“Now my mom takes care of my youngster once I exit for obligation,” she stated.
There have been many individuals who helped Barkath on the best way to realizing her desires.
“It was Ashraf, the proprietor of Myna constructions, and driver Randheep who handed me a Taurus for the primary time. Shaji of Lallalam Travels additionally trusted me along with his autos. Equally, understanding my issue to make ends meet, Calicut Driving College proprietor Dhananjayan and Ever Protected Coaching Centre’s Nandagopal gave me large reductions. I’ll at all times be indebted to those individuals,” she added.
