Human Interests Stories

Raju’s Aspirations

Raju is a 22 Years old Self-employed youth who is a resident of Lalbagh. He has studied up to 10th standard. He ekes out a living by ironing clothes on a small table at Azadpur colony. Sometime his mother also helps out in ironing the clothes. Economic compulsion has forced him to iron clothes for a living.

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Dream of a vegetable vending boy

Mannu is a 20 years old boy self-employed youth who lives in Lalbagh. They are two brothers. Mannu has studied up to 8th standard. He has not been able to find a job due to his limited education and no vocational skills. He is therefore, dependent on selling vegetables on a cart for livelihood.

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Early marriage and its issues

Vishal is a 21 year old orphan and unemployed youth who is also married with a 4 months old daughter. He is a resident of LalBagh. Vishal's economic condition is pitiable. His wife is managing the house hold with her meagre earning from sewing and stitching. While Vishal has studied upto 10th Standard, his wife is illiterate.

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Challenges faced by a poor girl child

Karishma is a 23 years old unmarried girl who lives in C Block of Lal Bagh locality. Karishma lives in a small house with her parents, two brothers and a sister- in- law. At home no one supports her. As a result she feels helpless and lonely and this has affected her self-confidence. She is forced to do all household work.

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Vision impaired Swati

Swati is a 19 year old unmarried girl who is a resident of C Block locality LalBagh. She lives in a small house with her parents grandmother and a younger sister. The family’s economic condition is poor. Her father despite being physically disabled works as a driver for a living and her mother manages a small shop set up outside their house.

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Sunita’s Newly Acquired brings her income

Sunita is a 15 year old unmarried girl who lives in C Block locality ofLalBagh .Sunita lives with her parents. two brothers maid servant. Her mother wants her to give up school and join her for work .Sunita is a student of 8th standard. However her family’s education levels are low. That is why her mother wants her to give up her studies.

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