Dhamapal and his family which consists of his parents and two sisters live in a Jhopadi/hut with electric supply but no water connection. Water has to be brought from the community tap. Dhamapal’s hobbies are playing, singing and reading books. He gets considerable support both from his parents and other close relatives in terms of encouragement. He is currently studying engineering at Gurukul Institute of Engineering & technology, Nashik.

He was a VIDYA – Beyond student for more than 4 years.