Pardada Pardadi Educational Society
Empowering Girls & Women, Shifting the Rural Paradigm
Newsletter: July, 2026
Dear Pardada Pardadi Family,
Pardada Pardadi girl Sadhana made history by representing Team India at the FIBA Under-18 Women’s Asia Cup 2026 in Thailand.
Gratitude Week united the entire campus together in a week of heartfelt reflection and celebration.
On the ground, 118 Pardada Pardadi staff members underwent health checkups, 333 community members benefitted from eye care camps, seven new micro-enterprises were launched, and the Shivia poultry project continued to strengthen sustainable livelihoods across 14 villages.
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Pardada Pardadi Girl Represents Team India
Representing India at FIBA U18 Women’s
Asia Cup 2026
We are proud to share that a Pardada Pardadi’s girl, Sadhana, represented Team India at the FIBA Under-18 Women’s Asia Cup 2026. She made her debut in India’s 106–62 win over Thailand, then delivered a standout 12-point performance in India’s 99–17 victory against Oman, and added 4 points as India beat Indonesia 79–46 to top the group and reach the semi-finals. Across the tournament, Sadhana scored 18 points for Team India, helping the team finish fourth in Asia.
Her efforts were recognised during the national training camp, where she received an award for being the ‘Most Improved Player’ and was felicitated by Head Coach Sarah Gayler.
On her return, she was welcomed at the New Delhi Airport by the Pardada Pardadi management, staff and over 30 students, who had gathered to celebrate her achievement.
Her father is a farmer, while her mother is a homemaker. Determined to give her daughters a better future through education, her mother relocated with them to Anupshahr. Sadhana made the most of every opportunity that came her way. Before representing Team India, she represented Uttar Pradesh in the National Basketball Championships on 10 occasions and was named the Most Valuable Player (MVP) three times.
Highlights of the Month
Gratitude Week
This is the fifth year when Pardada Pardadi has celebrated Gratitude Week, during which students, teachers and staff came together for a week of appreciation and reflection. Our girls took part in daily theme-based activities, with mornings anchored in gratitude messages on nature, community, family, and the nation.
The campus came alive with gratitude walls and heartfelt tributes to Pardada Pardadi founder Virendra ‘Sam’ Singh which culminated in a grand celebration featuring vibrant performances, alumni video messages, and inspiring speeches.
Bound for Pune, Built for Excellence
Seven girls from this year’s higher education batch got enrolled in the Kirloskar program at NTTF Pune and attended the campus orientation and the rope-in program. All seven have secured admission with a 100% scholarship.
One of the girls, Mahima, was named best student of the Rope-In Program amongst the entire batch of 135 participants.
Bulandshahr Girls Won First State Basketball U16 Title
For the first time in history, the Bulandshahr Girls’ Team won the 24th U-16 Uttar Pradesh State Basketball Championship 2026. Sadhana was named the Best Player of the Tournament, making it a proud and memorable moment for the entire Pardada Pardadi family.
Bronze at State Junior Football Tournament
17 Pardada Pardadi girls secured third position at a state-level junior football tournament held at Azamgarh
Subharti University Director's Visit
We were delighted to welcome Col. Rajesh Tyagi (Retd.), Director of Security, Subharti Defence Academy, and his wife to Pardada Pardadi. During the visit, Col. Tyagi conducted an interactive career awareness session for our senior students, highlighting opportunities in the Armed Forces and inspiring the girls to explore careers in the defence services.
Cycle Distribution by Hero Cycles
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to Hero Cycles for their generous donation of 15 bicycles to our girls. This thoughtful initiative, led by Ms. Nupur Bhattacharya of Hero Cycles, will make a meaningful difference in the lives of our underprivileged students.
Health & Hygiene
Pardada Pardadi has launched a comprehensive annual health checkup for the teachers and staff, aimed at early detection and preventive care. This month, check-ups were conducted for 118 teachers and staff members
Community Development Division
Bringing Eye Care to the Doorstep
We are in the second phase of the project with KP Singh Foundation and ICare Hospitals. Every month, on average, we organise three camps; this month, 333 community members attended, amongst whom 165 received spectacles, 195 got medicines, and two underwent cataract surgeries.
Seven New Businesses, New Beginnings
Seven new micro-enterprises were set up, including two kirana stores, three cosmetic shops, one fast food stall, and one cattle feed store.
Strengthening Rural Livelihoods Through Poultry
Under the Shivia project, 1,370 chicks, feed, and nets were distributed to 15 farmers across 14 villages, with calcium supplements for 1,000 chicks in the third cycle. Also, four beneficiaries sold 80 chicks, earning a combined total of INR 31,820.