Srimathi S hails from a small town in Trichy District. Her parents are
daily wage earners. She completed XII Std in the Govt. Girls Higher Secondary
School in that small town. '' I had no conducive atmosphere at home to
study nor did I get any proper guidance from the school regarding choice of
course for higher studies or any career counselling” says Srimathi.
Despite these disadvantages, she has a very bright academic record. She
stood third in school with a score of 90% in X Std and was the school topper in
XII with 90%. “I owe all this to my mentor Parvathy V Iyer. She was a resident
of my town. In the evenings she used to provide space in her house for many
poor school children to study. Everyday evening many children will gather in
her house to complete homework and study. I was one of them. She provided
snacks to all of us and also talked to us about the importance of education,
how we should focus on studies and come up in life with good careers. Her care
and affection helped me to study properly and set my life goals." she
observes.
She completed B.Sc Maths from a college in Trichy and secured second
rank in the University with 93%. While pursuing degree course she was selected
as an apprentice trainee by Wipro. Wipro had introduced this programme for
rural students. "I shifted to Chennai. Monday to Friday I attended Wipro
training. On weekends I attended classes for MS Degree of BITS, PILANI. I was
paid a stipend by Wipro as also the fee for the course. I passed MS with 73%
After my contract period with WIPRO, I changed companies and now I am a Senior
Software Engineer in Panasonic, Singapore.
I was introduced to Sevalaya by K
Muthuramakrishnan, relative of my mentor Parvathy V Iyer. I am impressed by the
services of Sevalaya for the underprivileged kids. I know how much it means to
them. If proper guidance is given to rural underprivileged students, they will
shine in any field. I am a living example for that. I have resolved to support
Sevalaya. I wish Sevalaya Godspeed", concludes Srimathi.
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