Collector Recognizes Nirmala's Potential:
Seeing Nirmala's potential after her excellent 10th-grade score (537 marks), Dr. G. Srujana, the District Collector, intervened. She ensured Nirmala's enrollment in Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalaya (KGBV), a residential school for girls from underprivileged backgrounds. This timely action by the Collector safeguarded Nirmala's academic future.
Nirmala Emerges a Topper:
Nirmala thrived in the supportive environment of KGBV. Her hard work and dedication paid off as she secured an outstanding 421 marks out of 440 in her Intermediate first-year BiPC (Biology, Physics, and Chemistry) exams, becoming the district topper!
Collector's Praise and Encouragement:
The Collector lauded Nirmala's achievement, calling her a fighter and an inspiration for girls. She commended her for overcoming challenges and pursuing her education with ambition. She emphasized the importance of girls' education for social and economic empowerment.
Moving Forward with Support:
To further support Nirmala's journey, the Collector:
- Directed the ICDS PD to provide her with an incentive under the Beti Bachao Beti Padhao (Save Girl Child, Educate Girl Child) scheme.
- Encouraged her to pursue higher studies without financial worries.
- Ordered a campaign to identify and re-enroll girls who dropped out due to similar challenges.
- Celebrated Nirmala's success, motivating others to follow her example.
Nirmala's Gratitude and Future Plans:
Nirmala expressed her deep appreciation for the Collector's timely intervention that changed her life's trajectory. She aims to continue her studies with the same dedication and achieve even greater success.
Her dream is to become an IPS officer
Nirmala aspires to become an IPS officer. With the backing of the government, she diligently pursued her studies and achieved the highest marks. In recognition of her accomplishment, Praveen Prakash, Principal Secretary of the School Education Department, extended special congratulations to her. Her ambition to join the IPS was lauded as a testament to her steadfast dedication to social justice and combating child marriage.
Nirmala, who was rescued from a potential child marriage by the district administration last year and subsequently enrolled in KGBV, garnered an impressive score of 537 marks in SSC. Raised in a financially constrained family with four daughters, three of whom are already married, Nirmala initially contemplated early marriage due to economic hardships. However, she tenaciously pursued her education, overcoming the societal pressure, and emerged as the exam topper.
Child Marriage:
Nirmala defied societal expectations by avoiding child marriage and excelling academically. Additionally, she harbors ambitions of becoming an IPS officer. Impressively, Nirmala achieved a score of 537 marks in her 10th-grade exams. Coming from a financially disadvantaged family with four daughters, three of whom are already married, Nirmala initially contemplated early marriage due to financial constraints. However, she persevered in her studies, escaping the fate of child marriage. Seizing the opportunity, she emerged as the top performer in the exam, showcasing her determination and potential.
Appreciation from Samantha
Popular Tollywood actress Samantha recently expressed admiration for Inter student Nirmala, who hails from Kurnool district in Andhra Pradesh. Samantha took to her Instagram stories to declare Nirmala as her role model. The endorsement garnered further attention when a prominent magazine shared the clip on social media platforms.
Sam's fans are elated by her acknowledgment of Nirmala's achievement. In the recently announced Andhra Pradesh Inter First-year results, S Nirmala, a student of Aluru KGBV, secured an impressive 421 out of 440 marks, emerging as the top scorer in the BIPC stream.
Nirmala's story is a beacon of hope, highlighting the power of determination, support systems, and education in empowering girls to reach their full potential.
