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PRABHAT RURAL DEVELOPMENT SOCIETY.

(PRDS)

SUCCESS STORIES- TAILORING AND

COMPUTER SKILLS

Supported by:

Anahatastiftung-de-Germany.

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1. CHANDANA’S STORY

I am Chandana and I have completed my studies in B.Com. My father’s name is

P. Lakshmi Narayana and my mother’s name is P.Ramadevi.

I have one brother and two sisters. My brother is studying in the 10th Standard

and my one sister is studying Degree 1st year (B.Z.C.) Group, and my other sister is

mentally retarded. I come from an agricultural family and belong to the

Pothulakunta village. We have ten acres land that

cannot be cultivated due to no rains and no water.

My father does not work and therefore my mother

works as a coolie to provide food for all of us.

I studied at the Siva Sai Degree College in

Kothacheruvu. One day a PRDS Staff came to our

college to screen a film-show and distributed PRDS

pamphlets. Thereafter my friends Umadevi,

Malathi, Lakshmi, Vaishnavi and Sukanya and I

decided to join PRDS to learn computers, tailoring

and spoken English courses.

I am the oldest daughter in our family and I wanted to get a job and earn money.

But jobs are not available here because of a lack of factories or industries to work

in. I searched for work but to no avail. Then PRDS Staff advised me to join in

DDUGKY (Dheen Dayal Upadyaya Grameena Kousyla Yojana) scheme conducted by

Indira Kranthi Patakam (IKP) Anantapuramu. This is a three months course

conducted by Central Government. After completion of this course they provided

jobs in Bangalore. Uma, Shabana, Supraja Chandrakala, Sravanthi all of my friends

have attended this course. We are very grateful to the staff of PRDS. We are now

working and earning Rs. 10000/-per month. We are very happy with our jobs and will

never forget PRDS.

CHANDANA –POTHULAKUNTA-Vi

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2. J.ARUNA

My name is Aruna. I come to know about the PRDS when they conducted a Rangoli

program in Kesapuram village. I also participated in Rangoli competition and have

won a prize. It is the first prize I have ever won in

my life and all my family members were very happy

with me. The Sankranthi festival was brought into

the hearts of the people with the organization of

Rangoli competitions. Rangoli competitions have

increased the glory at the festival in our village. I

attended meetings conducted by PRDS. PRDS are

performing a great service and they work for the

development of values and ethics in the people. I

belong to an agricultural family but due to the scarcity of water we cannot cultivate

our land and have financial problems. At that time I joined here to learn tailoring

and computer courses and now I am working as a school teacher. I learnt many

things in PRDS. Coming from an Agricultural background I did not know much about

the Society. After I joined here I learnt communication skills and changed my life

style. I am very grateful to the PRDS.

J.ARUNA-KESAPURAM

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3. SARASWATHI:

I am Saraswathi and I am 21 years old. I got married 18 months back and my

Husband’s name is Ramesh. I had to stop my

degree studies due to financial problems and we

both worked as coolies to earn a living. We live in

Narayanapuram village, Kothacheruvu mandal. I

learnt computer skills and spoken English at PRDS.

I developed my self confidence and went for

interviews. Now I have a good job as a computer

operator in (Narayana ortho center). Hindupur

hospital and my husband also got a job in the medical shop that belongs to the

hospital. We both came here happily to share our excitement with PRDS Staff. Only

because of PRDS we got good jobs with good salaries. After marriage we faced

many problems. In the village we are not having proper food to eat. Now we are very

happy. We will never forget the help of PRDS.

SARASWATHI-NARAYANAPURAM-Vi

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G.Lakshmi Devi:

I am Lakshmi Devi and I come from Kodapaganipalli village Kothacheruvu mandal. I

am the daughter of Nagappa and Obulamma. I

belong to an agricultural family but due to lack

of rain we cannot cultivate the land. My father

drinks and gives a lot of trouble to our family.

My mother works very hard as a coolie for the

welfare of our family. We are three sisters and

one brother. My two sisters are older than me.

I also worked as a coolie along with my mother

to do their marriages. I will say that PRDS has given me a new life. I come to know

from reliable sources about PRDS and I joined their computer course and learnt

spoken English as well. Actually I am very dull. After I joined here I changed for

the better and myself- confidence improved. I studied B. com Bed. But I could not

communicate with others in English. Now I can communicate with others in a

friendly manner only because of PRDS. I learnt everything with very less amount

and I like this organization.

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C.Sukanya:

My name is C.Sukanya. I am a home-maker and working as a V.R.A (Village Revenue

Assistant). My husband name is C.Raghunadha

Reddy. He is working as a teacher in

Kesapuram Z.P.H School. We are living in

Kesapuram village. I have one son and

daughter. I studied intermediate and I did

not have knowledge about computers. I

learnt D.C.A course in P.R.D.S office. It is

very useful to me in my profession. Now I am

collecting the people pulse survey data with the tablets. I am very grateful to the

P.R.D.S. Here I learnt many things to survey the people. I learnt communication

skills and I developed my self-confidence. Now I am leading happy life with my

family.

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J.Kavitha

My name is Kavitha and Iam living in Nagireddypalli village. My father’s name is

Kistappa and my mother’s name is Yasodhamma. We

are farmers. Ananthapur district receives lowest

rainfall in the State and in the country. Consistent

drought during the last few years and uncertain rains

have led to highly fluctuating returns from agriculture

causing distressed migration of large number of

people seeking outside the district. Here students

after completion of their degrees are not having job opportunities .Everybody

knows that here there are no factories or Industries. Now I stopped my

intermediate and I learnt computer course and spoken English courses in PRDS. I

am working as a data operator in Water shed program in Kadiri Division. I am very

thankful to the PRDS and my gratitude goes to PRDS Staff for their

encouragement and motivation.

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SAILEELA:

My name is Saileela. I belong to Mylasamudram village. My mother’s name is

Subhamma and my father’s name is Chinna Yellappa. I

learnt tailoring, computer skills and spoken English in

PRDS. I don’t have a father. My mother always

encouraged me to study well. We are three sisters. I

have a physically challenged sister and another sister

whose name is Jaya Lakshmi and is married. I worked

hard along with my mother from childhood days. I

completed my Teacher Training Course. Now my

mother cannot work because of ill health. I have to do work for my physically

challenged sister. She cannot do anything. After training courses I went to search

for jobs but could not get anything. Then I asked PRDS Staff to provide any job

anywhere. Then they advised me to join the garment industry. Now I am working in

Mylepalli garments and earning Rs.4000/-per month. I am very gratitude to the

PRDS. My mother is very proud of me. Being a daughter I am working and looking

after them.

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Gayathri:

My name is Gayathri and I belong to Yerrapalli village. My father’s name is Rajappa

and my mother’s name is Lakshmi Narasamma. I studied degree 1st year and did a

course in tailoring. After completing the course I married Madhavaraju who works

as a coolie.

I came to the PRDS offices looking for a job and the staff advised me to join the

Garment industry. I joined the Garment industry and am earning Rs.3000/- per

month. Here jobs are not easily available. My husband and I are very happy working

and living with our family members. If we had to go to Bangalore to work we would

not be able to live with our families and we will face many problems. Although we

earn a little salary we are very happy.

I offer my gratitude to the staff of PRDS who have provided me with a good

opportunity and also offer my gratitude to the management who have established

this society in Kothacheruvu.

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SAKUNTALA

My name is Sakuntala and I am the wife of C.Damodar Reddy. I belong to an

agricultural family. My father and mother work as farmers. I studied post

graduation in Open University. I am living in Mylasamudram village. I learnt

computers, tailoring and spoken English courses in PRDS. Now my husband is

working in Bangalore (classic alcho bave) Company. After completing the courses I

got married to Mr.Damodar. I have a 2 year old son. After marriage we have

separate family. I have since learnt the importance of money because I had to buy

all the household needs. Now I am working in Mylepalli garments and earning

Rs.3000/- per month. I am grateful to the PRDS for providing very useful courses.

Only because of PRDS I am settled in my life.

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AMRUTHA:

My name is Amrutha. My parents belong to

Yerraguntla village..My father name is

C.Anjaneyulu and mothers name is Nagamani.

I am the elder daughter. My father has four

sisters and he has to look after their family

and them. I have a brother and a Sister. I

completed my B.com degree. I was born in a

village and studied till the 10th class. After

that I requested my parents to let me

continue my studies. My father didn’t agree

to send to me to another village. But despite

many difficulties I completed my degree. I

got married to Naveen on the first of April

2010.I learnt computer course DCA in the

2012 batch. I came to know about PRDS through my friend. I took my husband’s

permission and joined here. Gowri madam was my faculty and taught the course very

nicely. In those days we faced many problems with power cut. Now I am working as

a computer faculty. Now everyone learning computer course without any problem,

because PRDS provides inverter. Recently Sreevani and I learnt Tally course. I am

very happy to work here. We have provisions shop but are not earning a very good

profit. I am giving good support to my in- laws as a home maker and a Job holder. I

am very thankful to the PRDS for providing me with a good Job and for providing

good service to the people.

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ASWINI:

My name is Aswini and I belong to Mylasamudram village. My father’s name is Ram

Mohan and my mother’s name is Jananki. We have

land and are cultivating seasonal crops. I learnt

computer D.C.A. (Diploma Computer Application)

course in PRDS. Now I got an education teacher

post in ZPGHS. (Zilla Parishat Girls High School)

Kothacheruvu. Before joining here I am very

innocent girl. I attended all the meetings conducted

in PRDS and I now understand the present situation

of society. After coming here I learnt good

behavior and communication skills. I am very happy to say that PRDS is a people

welfare organization. Now-a-days all over the world people are very selfish. But

here they are providing very good service. I admire them and I offer my gratitude

to them. It is only because of them that I am who I am today. Now I can design my

life style. Once again I am grateful to PRDS.

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RADHIKA:

My name is Radhika. I belong to Venkatagaripalli village. My parents are doing

Agriculture. We are good farmers. They are doing cultivation and making us to study

well. I studied B.Ed. After completion of my degree I joined PRDS to learn

computer skills. I also learnt spoken English. In my opinion both the courses are

useful and worthy. I studied till B.Ed. course in Telugu medium. I studied 15 years in

the school and college. But I did not learn English properly. Before joining here if

anybody spoke to me in English I could not give a proper reply because I did not

know how to speak in English. After I learnt English and computer skills at PRDS I

went to Bangalore and tried to get a job. Now I have a job in Bangalore because of

PRDS. I will never forget PRDS and the service they have rendered to me. Many

students and women have benefited by this organization and I am very thankful to

them.

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LAKSHMI:

My name is Lakshmi and I belong to Talamarla village. My husband name is Ramu.

Ramu works as a van driver and spends all his money on alcohol. He also has an

illegitimate relationship with another lady. Both of us came to the PRDS and asked

them to solve our problem. PRDS solved my problems and showed job opportunities

for both of us. Lakshmi is working in Mylepalli Garments and Noorjahan is working in

Bangalore Garments. Since going to work we have come to learn about the

importance of work, money and value of life. Now we are happy. I have a daughter

and Noorjahan has a son. Noorjahan’s husband also drinks heavily and scolds her

very badly. Because of him she changed her attitude. After losing her character

she has came to know the value of life. Here both the husbands are working and

earning but they won’t look after their wives welfare.

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ANUSHA:

My name is Anusha.Iam the daughter of Adeppa

and Akkamma. We are going to do free services

for mobile hospitals. If anyone provided food we

will eat. Sometimes we won’t get food. At that

time we will say to others we are doing pasting.

I am always thinking about my family and I

cannot concentrate my studies. I failed my

Intermediate but failures are stepping stones

to success. I joined here and learnt tailoring.

My family members are suffering a lot to pay

the college fees. I have a brother who is

studying in 7th std. When I came to know about

the PRDSI joined immediately and learnt Tailoring very well. Now I am working in

the Garment industry and earning 3000/-per month. My parents are very happy and

I offer my gratitude to the PRDS.

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MAMATHA:

My name is Mamatha. I am the daughter of

Lakshmi Devi and Ramanjaneyulu. My father

works as a tailor. But he is getting very less

income. Its only during festival time that

people give clothes for stitching. Now-a-days

people prefer readymade clothing. I studied

Intermediate and I am a very intelligent girl.

After joining here I became very active and

learnt tailoring course, now I am working in

Garments and have a good name. I stitched

many handbags, purses and wall hangings. I

offer my gratitude to the PRDS. My parents

and villagers are always praising me for I am

giving good support to my family.

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S.LAKSHMINARASAMMA:

My name is S.Lakshminarasamma. I belong to Kesapuram village. My husband’s name

is Shankar. He is working in drip irrigation. He is getting very less salary. I passed

intermediate (12thstd). I have two sons. I learnt tailoring course for six months

and I asked them to provide a job. I need money for my children studies. Now-a-

days every one gives importance for their children education. If I earn money I can

support my family. I thought like that and asked many of them to provide a job but

everyone says that there are no job opportunities to earn something. I went and

asked for work in many places but to no use. Finally I asked SriVani madam to

provide me with a job. Immediately PRDS made me to join the Garment industry.

After getting salary I came here and shared my happiness and I offered my

gratitude to the PRDS a Women support center really supporting the women.

SUNITHA:

My name is Sunitha. I am the w/o Rammohan and belong to the Bukkapatnam village.

I am married and have one child. My husband works as a painter and gets very little

income. I joined PRDS and attended their tailoring course. After learning tailoring

I started stitching at my home. I got little money by stitching others clothes but

still had financial problem. I decided to find a job elsewhere and came to PRDS for

help. PRDS advised me to join the Mylepalli garment industry. Now I am working in

the Garment industry and earning Rs.4000/- per month. We are very happy and

everyone gives me respect because I am job-holder. I offer my gratitude to the

PRDS for providing me with a good opportunity. P.R.D.S. works for the welfare of

the people.

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P. YELLAMMA:

My name is Yellamma. I am the W/o P.

Gangadhar and come from Kothacheruvu. I

studied till the 10th Std. After marriage I was

a home maker. We have two sons Bharath and

Koushik. In 2010 I come to know about the

PRDS, I started learning tailoring and painting.

I improved my skills in all ways. Now I can

stitch woolen curtains, designer blouses, wall

hangings, purses, etc. I will never forget Mary

madam (tailoring faculty). PRDS changed my life for the better.

I learnt everything at PRDS. Before joining I used to depend on my husband for

everything, but I wanted to be independent. Now I can spend my own money for my

children without having to ask my husband. I have financial freedom and it gives me

great self- confidence.

I offer my gratitude to the PRDS for providing with a job as a tailoring teacher. It

is a women support centre that really gives support to the women. I am very

satisfied with my Job.

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GANGAMALA:

My name is Gangamala and I am a home maker. I am 25 years old. My husband name

is Gangaiah and we belong to the Kadapanagepalli village, Bukkapatnam mandal. We

are both illiterate. We have three girl children. Their names are Pushpa, Pooja and

Bhavana. We both are working as coolies and earning money for my family. We have

many financial problems. I decided to do something to earn money and I came to

know about the PRDS. I joined to learn tailoring. I attended all the meetings

conducted by PRDS. They taught us value of the life. I learnt tailoring for six

months and I asked them to provide me with a job at PRDS. They made me to join

in Kappalabanda garments. After joining in garments I developed my self-

confidence. Before joining here I decided I cannot do any type of job. Now I am

earning Rs.3500/- per month. We are very happy. I offer my gratitude to the

PRDS to provide such a nice job. By the support of PRDS I have changed my life.

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G.SIVAMMA:

My name is G.Sivamma and I am 18 years old. I belong to theLingareddypalli village,

Kothacheruvu mandal. My father’s name is

Anjineyulu and mother’s name is Kullayamma. We

are four sisters and come from a very poor family.

I started working from the age of 12 to help

support my family because I could not bear their

suffering. We worked hard to earn money. I got

married when I was 16 years and my husband

suddenly died because of disease. Then I come to

know about the value of life. My parents

encouraged me to go out and learn something.

They advised me to join in PRDS. When I came

here at that time I was very depressed and

mentally upset. I shared my problems with PRDS

Staff. They advised me to join their DCA, TALLY and Spoken English courses. After

completion of courses I learnt to type with speed. I developed my self-confidence

and I went to join in Sai Seva services in Puttaparthy. Now I am earning Rs.4500/-

per month and I offer my gratitude to the PRDS. Now my family members are very

happy. I am also very happy and I am very thankful to the PRDS.

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SUNITHA W/O MARUTHI:

My name is Sunitha. I have 29 years old. I have two daughters. My husband name is

Maruthi and he cannot speak because he is deaf and dumb. Whenever he goes for

work somebody comes to our home. He began suspecting me and used to beat me

daily. An Idle mind is Devils workshop. If women are at home some men take

advantage of this to spoil their family life. All women have to be very careful. At

that time PRDS solved my problem and made me to join in their tailoring course. I

learnt tailoring course and now I am working in Mylepalli garments Kothacheruvu.

PRDS helped me to join in garments and earning Rs.4000/- per month. This

happened only through the support of PRDS a Women support centre giving good

support to the women.

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SARITHA W/o. SRINIVASULU:

My name is Saritha and I belong to Mandalapalli village and I married Srinivasulu

who is from Locharla 16 years ago and we have two

Sons. They are Puthin Kumar and Bhavesh. They

are studying in 9th standard& 3rd class. My

husband died three years back because of ill

health. I came to know of PRDS and joined their

tailoring class. After completion of the course, I

started stitching and earning money. I increased

my self-confidence. I studied only 10th class.

After my husband death I was disappointed and

depressed. After coming here I changed my life

style. I thought about my children future and now

I started a saree business as well. I now know about the society and the mentality

of people. I am very thankful to the PRDS for giving good support to protect my

family. I offer my gratitude to the PRDS.

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NAGESWARI W/o. KESAPPA:

My name is Nageswari and I belong to Kadiri and I am married to Kesappa who

belongs to Subbarayanipalli. We married 14 years

ago and have two children. My daughter’s name is

Abhinaya and my son name is Om Deekshith. My

husband is working as a school teacher and getting

a good salary. But he has drinking habit with that

he is spoiling our life. I have to pay the school fees

and look after my children’s welfare. I came here to

learn tailoring course. After learning I started

stitching others clothes to earn money. After I

come here I learnt how to speak with others and

now I have many friends. I have increased my self- confidence and I am working in

Kapplabanda Garments and earning 5000/-per month. I offer my gratitude to the

P.R.D.S.

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SALMA:

My name is Salma. I am the daughter of Haseena &Saleem.

We came from Dawangare Karnataka. We came to

Kothacheruvu 6 years ago in 2010.I am the elder daughter

I have a sister and two brothers. When I was only 12years

I joined in PRDS. At that time I joined here to learn

tailoring’ I studied 7th class. PRDS tried to make me to go

back to school but my father did not agree for me to

continue my studies as he was planning marriage. Then

PRDS Staff called us and gave counseling. Then they

changed their opinion and made me to learn tailoring and

spoken English also, I also learnt beautician course. Now I

am stitching various types of blouses and dresses and also

keep a beauty parlor and boutique. I am managing both very well with the support of

my mother. We faced many problems to earn money in Karnataka. We did not have

proper food to eat in those days. But here my father is doing centering work, my

mother and I are also earning. Now we are leading a happy life. I know about the

importance of English. Now I speak good English with everyone. I offer my

gratitude to everyone who made my life happy. PRDS showed us the right path. I am

very much thankful to the PRDS for changing my life.

SALMA-KOTHACHERUVU

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REEHANA:

Reehana’s father name is S.Hidher Vali and her mother name is Mabunnisa. We

conducted Leadership development of minority women (Nai Roshni) training in

Vengalamma Cheruvu. She was inspired by this programme.

She explained about her family problems to PRDS like this Rehana’s father does

such business. She has three sisters and one brother. Two of her sisters got

married Rehana’s young sister is suffering from rheumatic pains and she have to

provide income to the family. After our Nai

Roshini programme she got tremendous

change she asked about job opportunities.

But she could not get the job with her

studies. So, when we went their village with

Gloria Germany, Sreevani garu told Gloria

that, if she was provided with a sewing

machine, she would able to train other

women she can make self-employment. Then

Gloria immediately provided money for the

sewing machine with her kind heart.

Reehana bought her sewing machine from

Anantapuram. Reehana has started her

training classes in sewing machine and in the nights. The was providing adult

education she made her mother, sisters also can stitch well .Now 10 girls came

forward for learning and sewing process. Now a day’s clothes have become so costly

so it is stitched at home, at least stitching charges gets reduced.

Now she look after her sister health, and she can pay the fees’ of her sister and

she said that she is earning good in come by tailoring, she bought another second

hand machine and she is good supporter of her family. She told proudly she is

Malala of Vengalamma Cheruvu.we explained about Malala in our training period.

Now she is very happy. The training being very successful without any break till now.

One training programme changed her life style she told she never forget about Nai

Roshini programe. Because, its brought the light for their family. And she told she

completed her intermediate also privately. Only because of tailoring her sisters –

second inter and third sister 6th class studying well. Now they are living happily with

sufficient income. She maintained her gratitude for Nai Roshini programme and to

the PRDS also.

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SHAHEENA:

Shaheena and her husband Kajavali lives in village. They have joint

family.Shaheena’sAunt, Uncle, Sister-in-laws, Brother-in-laws living together.

Shaheena attended for NaiRoshini

programme. She is a very active

participant. After explaining about

leadership development and skill

development she got inspiration to

do something to earn money.

Shaheena family has financial

problem. Her husband is an Auto

driver. Shaheena is 20 years old,

she has completed her 10th class

and they have two children.

Shaheenas elder daughter have two years and younger one have two months. She

told she new stitching clothes very well. If she were given with a stitching machine,

She could make self employment out of it. She explained about her family situations

to PRDS. PRDS explained same thing to Elizabeth who came from Holland to see this

organization. She agreed to help Shaheena immediately Shaheena got a new sewing

machine.

Shaheena is very happy for her position as a trainer with the sewing machine she is

all able to stitch her clothes as well as the clothes of the other people. That is

providing her with income.

Now she is able to meet her requirements with her own money without depending on

her husband. She heart fully thanked to Nai- Roshini programme, Elizabeth and

PRDS. She has joined in ITI and was get in trained. Work and education are

providing a lot of fulfillment.

Shaheena with her family along with Elizabeth

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KALIMUNISA:

Kalimuni’s father name is Haja Hussain and her mother’s name is Rajiabi. Kalimuni is

their elder daughter. She has got threebrothers .Kalimuni’s father works as a

tailor, so, she learnt tailoring in her childhood. Kalimuni was married Jafarwali 14

years back. It was an arranged marriage. Kalimuni’s husband works as a mechanic (he

does welding) in a garage. He earns very less money, with she maintains everything.

They have two children, a son and a daughter. They are living happily with their

children. Five years back they were struck into economical problems. Due to that

she come to our organization and asked for a job. Then onwards, during those days,

she used to takes tailoring classes in the

morning and in the evenings, at home, she

stitched blouses, sarees and dresses for

others to earn some more money. Then she is

able to meet her requirements with her own

money without depending on her husband.

After attending leadership development of

minority women training programe. She gets

lot of change. She was very much impressed

about the topics. Mainly she liked leadership

development and skills development. She

asked minority officer when he attended to

our meeting to as to how to get the loans to

start a business. Then officer explained

everything about loans and how to clear them.

Immediately she applied to take minority loan

and it was sanctioned. Now she has an

embroidery machine. She started to stitch

designer sarees dress and blouses. She is earning more money and she is paying.

Installments every month she made her house repairs, she paid the fees ‘for their

children and they are very happily. She maintained her gratitude for conducting this

government program. She asked for many such useful programs to the conducted

further.

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Mahalakshmi w/o Bhaskar:

My name is Mahalakshmi. I am living in

Kothacheruvu. We have one son and daughter.

My son name is Hemasaikumar, he is studying

in intermediate second year. My daughter

name is Rahithya,she is studying in ninth

standard. We belong to agriculture family

from Pulivendula village, Kadapa district. My

father name is Subharaidu, he worked as a

R.T.C (Road Transport Corporation) conductor.

My mother name is Punyavathi, she is home-

maker. We are four children. I have two

brothers and one sister.

We have land but we cannot do cultivation because of water scarcity. In this area

all the lands depended upon rainfall to do agriculture. I studied till intermediate.

Childhood days onwards I am very

active and I want to do service for

the people. I got married with

Bhaskar, he belongs to

Peddannavaripalli village, Talapula

mandal After marriage we went to

Proddutur because my husband

worked as a lecturer in private

college. My husband encouraged me

to continue my studies. I don’t

have interest in studies. At that

time I am home-maker. Then my

husband got Assistant Statistical Officer post in Bukkapatnam. Then we came to

Kothacheruvu. One day, while I was going to the market I saw the PRDS board and

went inside asked all the details what they can teach me. PRDS staff said all the

details and I was joined here to learn tailoring and Spoken English courses. At that

time they are conducting many good programmes like gender awareness programs,

skill development programs. I am one of the active participants in their programs.

Then I got a good idea to start designing on sarees. Then with the support of PRDS

I bought a computer embroidery designing machine and started doing work on it.

Now I am very happy to join here and developed myself. I am earning Rs.3000/- to

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Rs.4000/- per month. In the mean while I went to Hyderabad and learnt beautician

course. I am very much gratitude to the PRDS.

Vedavathi:

My name is Vedavathi. I studied 10th standard. I am

belonging to Rayadurgam mandal. My father name is

Yellappa and my mother name is Palamma. When I

had 22 years old I was married Srinivasulu. He

belongs to Kesapuram village. He is working as a

teacher. We have a son, he has 10 years old. He is

studying in 5th standard. I came to about the PRDS

through my friend Swathi. She learnt computer

course here. She explained about PRDS very nicely.

Then I came and met PRDS Staff and asked all the

details. I was joined here for computer and

tailoring courses. I learnt computer and tailoring. I

came here and learnt both courses in 6 months.

After learning I sat at home and thought about my

future. I have an ambition to buy a machine and I

want to earn money. After marriage I don’t have

children for a long time. Then we went to the

doctors for checkup. For that we spent lakhs of

rupees. We took loans from others for treatment.

Now we had a son but we have to pay back all the

loans. It is burden to us. My husband salary is not

sufficient to pay the loans. We are leading our life

very hardly. At that moment PRDS staff called me

and said that learn how to stitch models of dress

tops. It is very useful training and we earned little

amount. Ms.Jaya was by given this training. After

that I bought a machine and I started stitching

others clothes to earn money. But in villages they won’t give money properly. One

day I came to the PRDS office and asked about job opportunities and I was

explained my problems to PRDS Counselor. Then she advised me to join in Mailepalli

garments, immediately I was joined. Now I am earning Rs.4000/- salary per month.

After taking first salary I felt very happy. Now I got self-confidence and I can

clear all the loans. Now I am very much gratitude to everyone who helped me.

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K.BHAVANI:

My name is Bhavani. My father name is Ramanjineyulu and my mother name is

Lakshminarasamma. My native place is Kothacheruvu. My father is working as a

tailor and my mother is home-maker. I

completed TTC (Teacher Training Course).

After completion of TTC course I sat at home

and thought about my future. I asked my

father to join in DCA course in PRDS. Then my

father advised me to learn DCA, TALLY and

SPOKEN ENGLISH courses. Actually I am non-

commerce student. But I learnt Tally course

(total accounting package) very well. Now I can

teach well and I have confidence to do

accounts rather than B.Com students. While I

am joining here my mother spoke with PRDS

counselor and made me to join. I came here

and learnt commerce with Tally, DCA and

Spoken English. Now all the courses are very

useful to me. Commerce students are come to

me and asking their doubts in accounts. I am

clarifying their doubts. I was utilized my time

in holidays by learning useful courses. Now I

have confidence on myself I can stood on my

feet and wherever I go I can get a job.

I joined in degree with B.Sc (Bachelor of

Science) group in Mangalakara College which is

located in Jagarajupalli. PRDS makes me how to utilize time, helping nature, self -

confidence and how to lead happy life in present generation. My parents are very

happy with me and also encouraging me very well. Before I came to PRDS my parents

are worried about me. But now they are feeling very happy. I expressed my

gratitude to the PRDS. I can specify some of them who encouraged me a lot. My

teachers are Amrutha madam and Sreevani madam. Prabhakar Reddy sir daily asked

some questions and given good suggestions. Here all the students are having

friendly manner. So I like this organization very much. I never forget anyone in my

future.

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SIVAMMA:

My name is Sivamma. My father name is Kesappa and my mother name is Lingamma.

We are living in Kodapaganipalli village, Kothacheruvu mandal. I have two sisters and

one brother. When I have 10 years old I

can’t see my family problems. Then I

went to work in Kerala and joined in

thread mill. I worked hard day and night

and sent money to my parents. Like that

I worked hard for 2 years continuously

and came back to continue my studies. I

studied till 10th standard. With my hard

work I made my sister study well. My

sister studied post graduation (P.G) and

now she is searching for a job. My

brother is studying in 10th standard and

I want to make him study well. After

completion of my 10th class I heard about PRDS and joined here to learn tailoring.

After comes here I know about the importance of life. I learnt tailoring course very

well and I discussed about my family problems with PRDS Counselor. I asked to

provide a job anywhere to earn money. Then madam advised me to join in

Kappalabanda garments and she made me join there. Now I am earning Rs.3500/-

per month and leading life happily. My parents also admire the PRDS to provided a

nice job.