Breaking stereotypes and economic hardships, Narikuravar siblings secure admission to CIPET
Two siblings from the marginalized Narikuravar tribal community in India have secured admission to the Central Institute of Petrochemicals Engineering and Technology. Their achievement follows years of academic struggle and support from government outreach and coaching programs.
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This story highlights the impact of targeted social justice and educational initiatives in overcoming systemic barriers for marginalized communities.
Breaking social stereotypes and economic hardships, a sister and brother from the marginalised Narikuravar tribal community have secured admission to the Central Institute of Petrochemicals Engineering and Technology (CIPET), becoming the first from their community to do so.
G. Parthima and her younger brother, G. Santhosh, from Chinnaiyanchatram village in Kancheepuram district, were born into a family of five children. Their father is ill and undergoing treatment, while their mother works as a daily wage labourer under the Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) scheme. The family’s income was barely enough to meet its daily needs.
Their two elder brothers and elder sister could not continue their education beyond school and now work to support their families. As Parthima, 20, joined school late, she studied in the same class as her younger brother Santhosh, 17, official sources said.
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