Impacting Lives

Neelam Choudhary's story is both inspiring and heartwarming. Hailing from the Kotkasim village in the Alwar district of Rajasthan, Neelam's determination and academic prowess have been her guiding light. Despite her family's modest monthly income, Neelam secured a place in BSc Chemistry Honors at Sri Venkateswara College in New Delhi, thanks to her exceptional performance in the CUCET exams.

Intrinsic motivation in education refers to the internal drive and personal satisfaction that students and teachers feel when engaging in learning and teaching activities. This type of motivation is driven by an interest in the subject matter, a desire for mastery, and a sense of personal achievement, rather than external rewards such as grades or praise.

Kavita aged 17 lives in Kachhauna, a small village in Hardoi, Uttar Pradesh. Her father runs a grocery shop, and her mother is a homemaker. She is often requiring her to take leave from school due to her health problems. As a 12th-grade student this puts a lot of pressure on her to succeed academically amidst her struggles.

Nandini, driven by her unwavering passion for education and desire for a better future, has a story that highlights the resilience and determination of a young woman from Bihar. Always a bright student, Nandini's love for learning shone brightly, especially in the complex subjects of Mathematics and Physics during her school years. However, her road to academic success was not easy.

The story of Annu Kumari exemplifies dedication and commitment to a better future. Coming from a modest background, Annu's father works as a driver and her mother is a housewife. Financial constraints limited her brother’s educational opportunities, casting a shadow of doubt over Annu’s own educational prospects.

Sushma Kumari, a 16-year-old student of Class 11 at S.K.S. Public School (a low-resource budget school) in Kaliaganj, in Bihar, was on the brink of being married off. Her parents believed it was time. After all, she was a girl, and “ladkiyon ki shaadi to jaldi hi ho jaani chahiye” (girls should be married off early).

Kalavalli Arul, a dedicated Head Teacher at Singadivakkam School in Kanchipuram, has become a beacon of positive change in her educational community. Teaching in Tamil Nadu's Kallakurichi district, Kalavalli's commitment to ensuring the best for her students and teachers has transformed her school environment.Kalavalli Arul, a dedicated Head Teacher at Singadivakkam School in Kanchipuram, has become a beacon of positive change in her educational community. Teaching in Tamil Nadu's Kallakurichi district, Kalavalli's commitment to ensuring the best for her students and teachers has transformed her school environment.

Arvind Sinha, hailing from Khagariya, Bihar, faced significant challenges in securing employment due to difficulties in public communication. Despite possessing the necessary academic qualifications, his lack of effective communication skills became a barrier in job interviews and professional settings. Determined to overcome these obstacles, Arvind joined DC's Mobikaar programme, a transformative initiative designed to enhance communication skills for social impact.

Sangeeta had been married for three years. She and her husband were trying to conceive - a journey she had hoped would be joyful, if not simple. But when her husband was diagnosed with diabetes during a routine check-up, joy gave way to worry.