N a world often skewed towards sons, Kondaayyapally village in Gangadhara mandal is trying all it can to balance the scales. The residents have banded together to instill confidence among parents with girl children through a unique initiative: depositing ₹5,000 for every girl born in the village.
Over the past seven years, they have collectively deposited funds for 75 girl babies, in a bid to ensure that every girl is cherished and nurtured.
Agriculture is the primary livelihood for most families in Kondaayyapally, but the community's unity and support for parents of girl children have made a significant social impact.
Years ago, a resident, Batike Pentaiah, left the village to seek employment in Bhiwandi, Maharashtra. However, he stopped communicating with his family and did not send them any money. When his elder daughter reached marriageable age, the family tried to inform him, but he did not respond.
Seeing their plight, the villagers united, contributed money and arranged her wedding. This incident left a lasting impression, sparking a collective resolve to ensure that no girl child would face such difficulties in the future.
Under the leadership of Rendla Srinivas, an NRI hailing from the village, the youth decided to address the issue. They resolved that no parent in Kondaayyapally should see a girl child as a burden. The villagers established the "Maa Oor Mahalakshmi" Foundation to support girls and their families.
هذه القصة مأخوذة من طبعة December 15, 2024 من The New Indian Express Hyderabad.
ابدأ النسخة التجريبية المجانية من Magzter GOLD لمدة 7 أيام للوصول إلى آلاف القصص المتميزة المنسقة وأكثر من 9,000 مجلة وصحيفة.
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هذه القصة مأخوذة من طبعة December 15, 2024 من The New Indian Express Hyderabad.
ابدأ النسخة التجريبية المجانية من Magzter GOLD لمدة 7 أيام للوصول إلى آلاف القصص المتميزة المنسقة وأكثر من 9,000 مجلة وصحيفة.
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