April NEWSLETTER
Dear Pardada Pardadi Family,
Your support is changing lives, and this month’s news is the ultimate proof. We are celebrating Aarti, who became the first student from Anupshahr to top the entire Bulandshahr district in her Class 10 Board Exams. Aarti’s triumph reflects the collective success of our students, with both the 10th and 12th grades achieving a 100% passing rate. We have begun a new academic year with a total strength of 4,000+ girls.
We were humbled to receive the Unsung Heroes Award from the Art of Living Foundation, while our basketball team was felicitated by district officials for their performance at the State Junior Championship level.
Board Exam Results 2026 Pardada Pardadi Girl Tops the District!
Aarti, has secured the 1st Rank in the Bulandshahr district in the Class 10 UP Board Examinations. Hailing from Ahar village, she is the first ever student from Anupshahr to top the district. As the daughter of a local vendor and an anganwadi helper, Aarti’s journey is a powerful testament to how perseverance can turn dreams into reality.
Her achievement is part of our stellar 100% pass rate across both 10th and 12th-grade batches. To celebrate, we held a ceremony to honour our achievers. Aarti was felicitated alongside her fellow toppers from Grade 10th, Karishma (91.17%) & Rizwana (90.83%), as well as Kashish (86.8%),
Unsung Heroes Award: Art of Living Foundation
Pardada Pardadi was honoured with the Unsung Heroes Award by the Art of Living Foundation, recognising 25 years of grassroots work in empowering girls and women. The award was presented in the presence of Chief Guest Shri Ram Badan Singh, Additional Commissioner of Police (Agra), Guest of Honour Shri R.K. Tyagi, and Dr. Sushil C. Gupta.
UP State Basketball Championship -2026
At the 36th UP State Basketball Championship 2026 in Prayagraj, the Bulandshahr team, featuring 7 girls from Pardada Pardadi, showcased exceptional grit and teamwork in a nail-biting match against Agra. The team, driven by focus, dedicated coaching, and unwavering spirit, dominated overtime and secured the gold medal along with the winners’ trophy.
Special Visits
Mr. Anurag Agarwal, MD- Natural Remedies
Mr. Anurag Agarwal (MD of Natural Remedies), a dedicated supporter, recently visited Anupshahr. He inspired our students with his guidance on leading lives of purpose and impact, while also engaging in a community visit.
Mr. Aman Sharma, President & CPO - Cholamandalam
Mr. Aman Sharma (President & Chief Processing Officer) and his team from Cholamandalam, one of our supporters, recently visited us. They spent time exploring our projects and interacting with the girls, offering guidance and encouragement.
Community Development Division Project Utthan: End-line Survey
Project Utthan: End-line Survey Project Utthan, a collaboration between Pardada Pardadi and EY Foundation, has successfully concluded and is now undergoing an end-line assessment by an external agency. Over its three-year duration, the project aimed to enhance the annual income of Self-Help Group (SHG) members.
This goal was achieved through targeted interventions in agriculture, livestock, convergence, skill development, and micro-enterprises. The initiative has benefited 12,000 families, enabling them to achieve sustainable annual income growth.
Shivia Project
Mr. Joe Rao (Country Head – Shivia) visited our project areas to review the work being done. Additionally, he evaluated the impact.
Under this initiative, 1,000 chicks were vaccinated and 100 poultry kits were distributed across nine villages, benefitting 25+ women.
IVillage
IVillage participated in BNI’s 4M 2026, a major annual business and networking convention in North India, designed to accelerate growth.