Choose a human-interest story or social issue and develop a one-minute news feature script for television. Use a mix of voiceovers, visuals, and interviews to make the story compelling.

Title: “Wheels of Hope: A Rickshaw Puller’s Daughter Cracks NEET”

Duration: 1 minute | Format: News Feature for TV

Script Breakdown

Visual 1 (00:00–00:05)

Wide shot of a busy street in Patna. A man pulls a cycle rickshaw through traffic.

Voiceover: “In the heart of Bihar, among the chaos of Patna’s lanes, rides a man with quiet dreams.”

Visual 2 (00:06–00:10)

Close-up of the rickshaw puller parking his vehicle and walking into a small one-room house.

Voiceover: “Ramprasad, a rickshaw puller for over 20 years, never imagined his daughter would change their lives.”

Visual 3 (00:11–00:15)

Cut to: His daughter, Suman, in a simple dress, studying with books and notes spread out.

Voiceover: “Meet Suman. She just cracked NEET 2025 with a score of 670. Against all odds.”

Interview Clip (00:16–00:25)

On-screen interview with Suman (natural sound)

Suman: “There were days I studied under street lights. But my father’s belief in me was stronger than any obstacle.”

Visual 4 (00:26–00:35)

Photos of her coaching materials, online classes, and practice tests on her second-hand phone.

Voiceover: “No internet at home. No private tuition. Just grit, a scholarship, and a borrowed smartphone.”

Interview Clip (00:36–00:42)

On-screen interview with Ramprasad (natural sound)

Ramprasad: “I sold my only gold ring to buy her books. Today, I feel richer than any man.”

Visual 5 (00:43–00:55)

Footage of the family celebrating with sweets, neighbors congratulating Suman, and her receiving a certificate.

Voiceover: “From rickshaw lanes to medical lanes — her journey is not just personal, it’s inspirational.”

Closing Frame (00:56–01:00)

Suman standing at her gate with a stethoscope around her neck, smiling into the camera.

Voiceover: “Suman’s story proves — no dream is too big when powered by love and determination.”

End Title:

#WheelsOfHope | A story by IGNOU Broadcast Journalism | MJM-023

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