Success Stories from Ladli Boys
Rohit Patro
Rohit basically belongs to West Bengal. In a very early age, his father forced him to work and eventually handed over him to an agent who was engaged into trafficking of minor children from poor households to states like Delhi, Rajasthan and Maharashtra. On his way to Jaipur along with other 10 children he desired to go back to his village but the agent did not allowed him and placed a handkerchief over his face and as a result, he lost consciousness. When he came back to his senses, he found himself totally lost on Jaipur Railway Station.
Initially, Rohit worked in the teal stall for one year and lived under a bridge as vagrants at station for four years. During his initial stay at station, he exposed to several bad habits and developed as a typical platform child. Our child helpline spotted him first at Jaipur station cleaning railway coaches, gambling at the corner near cargo booth and sniffing glue over the railway bridge.
This continued for many years, when one day Rohit, now 20 years, met the I-India outreach worker and expressed a desire to join organisation. As an experiment, he get enrolled with Child-Inn shelter home and become Child-Line peer group member. By this way for few months he regularly visited railway station in day time and helped Child-Line to identify children at risk and slept well in night at shelter home. After few months, the boy completed changed and involved himself with education program, vocational training and other activities. The caregivers observed a massive change in the personality of a child and he quit all the bad habits and transformed into a responsible and disciplined boy.
The boy- Rohit, learned the tailoring skills very well at Ladli boys and in a very short period gained special proficiency in designing bags, cushion covers and handicrafts. Under the young child incentive program, the boy saved a good amount of money in his personalized bank account and started wiring the money to his Grandmother in Calcutta. He was too happy, when he couriered a special gift- “Saree” to his elder sister which he bought by his first salary from Hotel Jai Mahal Palace. Yes, now he is working in a 7 star hotel of Jaipur city and being a part of housekeeping department, maintaining and repairing the related material by his tailoring skills. He recently, rented a small apartment near the hotel and sharing the accommodation with 2 of his friends. He is now independent, responsible and enjoying the professional life. On the vacation, special functions/festivals and whenever he gets chance, he visits I-India and help the project.
I-India children @ Elephant Polo
Elephant Polo: Jaipur, is the only place in the world where one can witness this exclusive sport throughout the year. Watching it, is a unique and an unforgettable experience. The Colossal size of the elephant evokes awe, yet it’s docile nature, it’s gracefull movements and it’s doleful eyes have always fascinated man, it’s majestic presence has associated with regal splendor and elephant has always remained as one of the most important possessions of the kings. Though the elephants lacked the speed and agility of the polo horses, it is great fun to watch the enormous pachyderms moving around the field after the ball at great speed, of course in elephantine standard
Our boys from Jhag Children’s village were lucky enough to be a part of this great event this year. They were invited as a special guest to watch this extraordinary sport and provided a royal welcome/treatment from organizing committee.
Children’s Day (14 Nov)@I-India
“Celebrating Children’s Day is about giving children the right to enjoy and grow into healthy and educated citizens of the country, and if you can teach your child the value of sharing with others what they are lucky to have, then not only your child will grow into a responsible human being, but also another child who otherwise could have ended up being a delinquent, had it not been for your thoughtfulness.”
We have celebrated Birth Day of our 1st Prime Minister Mr. Jawahar Lal Neharu as Bal Divas- (Children’s DAY) on 14thNovember 2011.
Annapurna Project got its own vehicle (meals on wheels)
Diwali Celebration@I-India Jaipur
As we all know, Diwali is all about sharing the joy with others and spreading light and happiness… Our Friends and Supporters have truly bought the essence of this festival in children’s lives by spreading glorious light, colors and happiness! Their act and generosity signifies the victory of light over darkness and spreading the feeling of belongingness and love for most disadvantaged and improvised children. On behalf of I-India children, staff and baord- we wish all of our friends/supputers great life with lot of happiness, prosperity and sound health!
Designing Workshop @Ladli Girls
We are very happy to share with you the photographs
from design workshop at Ladli. During the 3 day workshop,
children simply enjoyed the very informative session on design aesthetics,
color cycle and other related techniques. The training conducted by one of the most professional, creative and finest designer Ms. Suman Mishra, based in Delhi.
Once again, on behalf of Ladli children, staff and management of I-India- a
big thanks to Ms. Ashrafi and Street Child Project Singapore.
Prem-Pathshala officially accredited with DOE/GOR
After series of procedures, follow up’s and inspections by Government authorities, now Prem-Pathshala School has been officially registered/accredited with Department of Education, Government of Rajasthan as an English medium School. The accreditation/registration process involved an extensive, firsthand due-diligence/examination of school infrastructure, facilities, credentials of teachers, goals/objectives and structure of management body by the concerning authorities. Eventually, the school has received the formal notification/certification of registration and the document declares that “Prem-Pathshala is officially registered with Department of Education, GOR as a middle/English medium school (up to 8th standard)”
