Rani, 17, is from a small village in Uttar Pradesh. Eldest of 8 siblings, school, to her, remained a distant dream. Much against her wishes she was made the home-maker and care-giver to the younger children from a very tender age. But the yearning for education lingered on, unsatiated.
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The Khanjar community in the slums of Kalyanpuri sorts out garbage for a livelihood. These girls now have become skilful artisans lending grace to garments through their embroidering skills. The same group also runs a commercial catering unit.
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A Small Loan But a Big Difference |
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Dukha Paswan, 46, is a native of village Bhairopatti in the Darbhanga District of Bihar. His meager income from a rented rickshaw was insufficient to provide even two square meals to his family of 6 members. Impoverished and hungry, their daughter’s marriage remained a distant dream.
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Learners from the adult education centre at the Kalyanpuri slum in Delhi, they are aware of the fact that education expands opportunities for all. their self-enrollment in the National Open School to continue their education is a giant leap, not just a step, towards empowerment.
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J. K. Arora, 52, from Faridabad, Haryana. A self-employed, visually impaired businessman, he is a role model for all to emulate. His modest business venture of supplying incense sticks, candles and dusters on bulk orders to hotels and other institution has started bearing fruits.
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Water - The Elixir Of Life |
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Lakshmi Devi of Bheelon ki Dhaani, a hamlet in the Jodhpur District of Rajasthan. These women were treading a difficult path.
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The Little Girl From Gujarat |
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The Gujarat earthquake taught the nation not only the tragedy of a disaster but also the miracle of recovery.
This little girl is Roopa Dhana, 7, from the Jetasari village of Rapar block.
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