“Education is my lifeline. I never gave up, and now I am preparing for my master’s degree while also aiming for government competitive exams.” – Nisha
Education has the power to transform lives, and Nisha is living proof of that. Born into a family struggling with financial hardships in the village of Kotri, she started her life as a goat herder at the tender age of four. But fate had bigger plans for her. When she was introduced to education by Teja Ram Mali, founder and director of Manthan, her world changed forever.
Despite the challenges, Nisha was determined to continue her education. She not only annulled her child marriage but went on to complete her graduation—a rare feat for many girls in her community. Today, she is leading an education program and impacting the lives of children just like her.
In the year 2009, Manthan approached her and took her situation into account. To keep up with people’s thinking, it built water tanks for every house so that the little girls won’t have to go too far to fetch water and could save time. The organization convinced families every once in a while and finally they let their girls study at night schools and do household work during the daytime. Nisha performed exceptionally well in the school, scoring highest marks. She set out an example for other girls that they can handle it all. The families realized that if girls could perform all the tasks effectively then the focus on studies alone would bring a huge difference in their lives. Thus, the girls started going to regular day schools.
Nisha topped in classes 4th to 10th, Manthan Shishan Sansthan Academy supported and encouraged the children to play and study, and created a very friendly environment. She joined the government school, choosing the medical science stream and topped the school. Even though the atmosphere in the school wasn’t very pleasing towards her, she made through it and is now in college doing B.Sc. in Biology. She is also teaching the children at Manthan Shishan Sansthan Academy, helping them grow up with high ambitions.
Nisha has got this life-changing opportunity and is proud of what she has achieved. She has already set an example for upcoming generations in her village!
Nisha’s journey doesn’t end here. With dreams bigger than ever, she is now preparing for her master’s degree and government competitive exams. She is actively seeking scholarships to support her further studies and is determined to continue making an impact.
“Soon I will be pursuing my master’s. I am trying for different scholarships and also preparing for government competitive exams,” she says, her eyes filled with hope and ambition.
Nisha’s story is a powerful reminder that education is the key to breaking barriers. Her success is a testament to the work being done by organizations like Manthan, which are empowering young minds and ensuring that every child gets a chance to learn and grow.
By supporting education, we can help many more girls like Nisha realize their dreams and create a better future for themselves and their communities.