Resident of care home steps into a new life
Shalini, a resident of a government after-care home for adolescent girls in Kollam, has married in a ceremony attended by government officials. The event marks her transition from institutional care to independent family life.
Why it matters
It showcases successful social welfare outcomes for institutionalized youth and the role of government support in their rehabilitation.
The Government After Care Home for Adolescent Girls at Injavila, Kollam, witnessed a heartwarming moment as Shalini, who grew up under the protective care of the institution, embarked on a new journey.
On Wednesday morning (September 15, 2026), she tied the knot with Sudheesh S., a private sector employee residing at Soubhagya in Vettuvila, Anchalummoodu. The wedding ceremony took place at the Niraavil Panamoodu Devi Temple auditorium in the presence of Women and Child Development Minister Bindhu Krishna, with District Collector Anie Jula Thomas serving as the chief patron for the event. Shalini, who was born at the SS Samithi and completed her education through Eravipuram Karunyatheeram, had spent the past three years under the loving care of the After Care Home before stepping into this new chapter.
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