Bengal man crowdfunds ‘school of rich for poor’, raises Rs 6cr

Wali Rahmani, a 25-year-old from West Bengal, has successfully crowdfunded Rs 6 crore in just six days for his plan to build an English-medium school for underprivileged children. Rahmani had faced difficulties in securing funds for the school’s construction, but his viral video appeal touched many people, resulting in an outstanding response. Bank authorities initially suspected a scam due to the high number of transactions, but after verifying Rahmani’s documents, they appreciated his effort and promised to recommend corporate social responsibility funds.