MARCH NEWSLETTER
Dear Pardada Pardadi Family,
This month, we celebrate Kirti’s inspiring journey toward achieving her dreams. We also bid a heartfelt farewell to Mr. Shajan Jose, whose contributions over the past 25 years have significantly shaped Pardada Pardadi’s journey. Our girls continue to achieve new milestones in sports at the national level. The teachers and staff travelled to Manali for an annual retreat to promote team spirit.
Pardada Pardadi Spotlight- Kirti's Inspiring Journey
From Dust to Building Blocks: Kirti’s Inspiring Journey
In the village of Khalour, the walls of Kirti’s ‘mitti ka ghar’ didn’t just hold a roof; they held a suffocating weight. Inside, the air was thick with the scent of grain dust from her father’s gruelling shifts at the flour mill and the silent pain of losing her mother.
At an age when other girls played, Kirti carried the survival of five siblings on her small shoulders. The world told Kirti that girls from Khalour didn’t need to dream; they only needed to endure.
But Kirti chose to fight back and shape her future.
This Month at Pardada Pardadi
A Grateful Farewell to Mr. Shajan Jose
Parting ways is never easy, especially with someone who has been an integral part of our journey. Since Pardada Pardadi’s inception in 2000, Mr. Shajan Jose has played a pivotal role in its growth. As he embarks on a new chapter, we sincerely acknowledge his incomparable contributions and enduring impact.
Acknowledging Mr.Shajan Jose for his contributions
Remembering our First CEO - Ms. Renuka
To honour the birth anniversary of our first CEO, Late Ms. Renuka, we organised a tribute assembly, tree plantation, and a pledge ceremony uphold her values. To celebrate her leadership and dedication to empowering rural girls and women, the students shared inspiring reflections from their interactions with Ms. Renuka.
Honoring Ms. Renuka with tree plantation
ACG Junior NBA National Basketball Association
Four girls participated in the ACG Junior NBA 3×3 National Championship finals at Indira Gandhi Stadium in New Delhi. Qualifying for the second consecutive year, they gained significant national-level exposure.
Pardada Pardadi Girls at Indira Gandhi National Stadium for AGC Junior NBA
Girls Win UP Rural Sports League
Our football team defeated Varanasi 1-0 in the finals of the Uttar Pradesh Rural Sports League. The organisers also announced a cash prize to celebrate the girls’ consistent performance throughout the tournament.
Girls at the UP Rural Sports League held at
Indian Coast Guard Run
54 girls participated in the ‘Indian Coast Guard Run 2026’ on 8th March Noida, competing in the 5 km and 10 km categories. One of our students secured first position in the 10 km run, while another ranked second in the 5 km category. Both girls received a cash prize.
Pardada Pardadi Girls Shining at Indian Coast Guard Run
AIPL Women 10K Run
52 girls participated in the 11th Edition of ‘AIPL Women 10K Run’ in Gurugram Haryana on 1st March. Our students expressed gratitude for being invited to participate in the event.
11th Edition of AIPL Women 10K Run
Women’s Day Celebration
Women’s Day was celebrated on 8th March with affirmations such as “Main Shakti Hun” and “Main Himmat Hun,” along with cultural performances, a self-defence demonstration, and helpline awareness activities.
Cultural Performance by Pardada Pardadi Girls
Advancing Community Health
Under the ICF project, notable progress was made in community health: 251 girls received cervical vaccinations, 30 health camps reached 30 villages, 450 SHG women received menstrual kits, and 27,083 sanitary napkins were procured for year-round support.
SHG Women receiving menstrual kits