May NEWSLETTER
Dear Pardada Pardadi Family,
This month was marked by new beginnings, impactful partnerships, and steady progress. The Class 12th results were announced last month, and the girls are now set to begin their higher education journeys. Some have already secured admissions and qualified for ‘Learn & Earn’ programmes, and some are in process.
We also completed Project Parivartan with Zimmer Biomet, distributing bicycles to girls for safer access to education and sewing machines to Self Help Group (SHG) women to support sustainable livelihoods.
In community development, teams strengthened livelihoods through SHG training and the poultry project.
Every milestone reflects the collective strength of our girls, women, supporters, and partners who believe in education and empowerment as drivers of lasting change.
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The Shot She Wasn't Supposed to Take
Shalu's Journey
In Shalu’s village, the path for girls was already decided: school, then marriage, and then silence. All four of her sisters walked it without question.
Shalu didn’t. She chose another path.
From a farming family earning ₹48,000 a year, she walked into Pardada Pardadi in the 3rd standard and walked out years later as a national-level basketball player. Today, she teaches the next generation of girls the same sport that changed her life.
But the journey between those two moments was anything but easy.
Read Shalu’s full story here
Highlights of the Month
All 121 girls of 12th grade from the 2025-26 batch have successfully graduated and are now embarking on their higher education journey, taking confident steps toward financial independence.
Out of these, 36 girls have secured admission with 100% scholarships, including placements in ‘Learn & Earn’ programs. So far, 44 girls have confirmed admissions, with more in progress.
Project Parivartan
Zimmer Biomet team, led by MD Mr. Ajay Bagga, visited the campus for implementation of Project Parivartan, a collaboration dedicated to empowering girls and women. A total of 90 sewing machines and 62 cycles were distributed to SHG members and students, respectively.
Denso Recruitment Drive
A team from Denso India Pvt. Ltd. and NTTF set up a recruitment centre on campus, conducting interviews for girls and community members seeking admission to a Diploma in Mechatronics at NTTF, opening doors to skilled employment opportunities.
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.
Remarkable Performance at the National Level
At the 76th Junior National Basketball Championship 2026 held in Pondicherry, three of our girls proudly represented the Uttar Pradesh team, competing against 25 states from across India in the girls’ category. The UP team secured 9th place nationally, a commendable finish in one of Indian basketball’s biggest junior stages.
Congratulations to the entire team, our girls, and the entire Pardada Pardadi family on this achievement!
Four Entries, Four Golds!
At the 41st All India National Level Karate Championship organized by Shito Ryu Karate School of India (SKSI) in Mussoorie, Uttarakhand, 4 girls from Pardada Pardadi competed, and returned with Gold Medals.
Rajiya (Class 8), Diya (Class 9), Khushmin (Class 10), & Sweeti (Class 11) each came first in their respective categories at the championship inaugurated by Dr. Ajay Sharma, President of National Karate Federation of India (NKFI), with the Medal Ceremony conducted by Mrs. Meera Saklani, Chairperson, Nagar Palika Parishad, Mussoorie.
Updates
Community Development
Jewellery-making training was conducted by Punjab National Bank Rural Self Employment Training Institute (PNB RSETI) for 35 SHG members.
Under the Shivia Project, 1000 chicks were vaccinated to improve livestock health and productivity.
In collaboration with KP Singh Foundation, 6 Eye Care camps were organized across 6 villages, recording 906 OPD cases.
Health & Hygiene
- 165 girls underwent Hemoglobin Tests.
- Health Education Sessions related to hygiene and good health conducted for Class-1 students.
- Health classes for girls to encourage regular hydration, especially to help them stay healthy during the heat.
