"Nayantara" a Girl Child Sponsorship Programme

Sandipta* Majhi is a girl of around 18 years from remote Nandakumarpur village under Mathurapur II block in South 24 Parganas District of West Bengal, India.

Both the parents of Sandipta* lives far away at New Delhi city for better earning options. Her father Mr. Nepal* Majhi works as a daily wage labourer while mother Mrs. Mita* Majhi serves as a Domestic Help. Thus they together earns around INR. 4000.00. Thus with the meager amount they struggle to earn for the sustenance of their family.

Sandipta* lives with her younger brother and grandparents in a small brick built house in Nandakumarpur village. She studies in 12^th Standard at the local govt. higher secondary school ‘Nandakumarpur High School’. Her grandmother looks after the household chore while waiting for a better tomorrow for her son and grandchildren.

Sandipta* joined the ‘Nayantara’ programme in 2017. Earlier she was not fond of studies and shy – used to flee away from strangers. But with continued support and care received at ‘Nayantara’ coaching centers’ she gradually improved. Though, at times she loses interest in studies the mentors and Supervisor of Nayantara programme remained consistent in motivating her completing studies. Thus she is now consistently improving under the care and guidance provided through the programme. Her fellow team mates are also encouraging her in studies and other activities cared through ‘Nayantara’ programme.

The most noticeable change in her personality that can be observed in Sandipta* is her alertness in maintaining personal hygiene- She has become more clean and tidy.

Sandipta* has plans to complete her Higher Secondary (10⁺²) studies and pursue higher education and training for being a Nurse by profession.

*Names of all individuals changed to maintain privacy and security.