Category Archives: Stories of Change

Muskan can now read about her favourite inspirational figures on the internet

At a young age of 10, Muskan Verma, a native of Saidanpur in district Barabanki of Uttar Pradesh, can do more with a computer than her any other friend. A student of 6th standard, she joined CIRC Saidanpur after meeting with the centre mobilisation team. She started attending digital literacy classes regularly and now she…

CIRC Tura helps 139 out of 170 students bag scholarship

CIRC Tura in Meghalaya has been creating awareness among students and communities by helping them out in getting knowledge of different programmes as a part of its mobilising activities. Last year CIRC Tura introduced about Maulana Abul Kalam Azad Scholarship in various schools of Tura. 170 students from different schools near CIRC had applied for…

From goat grazing to running and managing a CIRC: read Sangeeta’s story of empowerment

Taking goats out for grazing and working on the farm was how Sangeeta used to spend her days. Resident of village Jakhli in Madhya Pradesh, Sangeeta belonged to a family that faced financial constraints.  Sangeeta wanted to work and improve conditions at home. However, her family didn’t support her wishes. Opportunity knocked her door when…

With his computer knowledge, Om Prakash readily provides technical support at e-Mitras

Om Prakash from district Baran of Rajasthan belongs to the Sehriya tribe, one of the most vulnerable tribes of the country. A resident of Bakanpura Panchayat, Om Prakash had barely completed his 10th standard when he joined the CIRC Bakanpura. He gradually gained proficiency in several computer applications at the centre. Additionally, he was able…