Shraddha, a seventh-grade student with luminous eyes and a quiet smile, carries a dream that pulses deeper than ambition—it is a sacred vow. Her fascination with healing began when she saw her grandmother suffer silently from chronic illness. That moment planted a seed of compassion that grew into purpose.

“I want to become a doctor,” Shraddha says, her voice steady and clear. “Not just to treat diseases, but to restore dignity to those who suffer in silence.”

Her academic brilliance in science and her gentle nature make her a natural caregiver. She often helps classmates understand biology diagrams and explains concepts with patience. Her teachers say she has the hands of a healer and the heart of a sage

“My father works in a spice warehouse, and my mother in a textile unit. They leave early and return late, but they always ask me what I learned. My grandmother tells me stories of village healers who used herbs and prayers. I want to blend science with service.”

Shraddha’s strength is nourished by the Jeevan Shakti Yojana, a community initiative that provides fortified meals to school children. “I love the khichdi with peas and chana—it gives me energy to study and play. I feel lucky to get healthy food every day.”

After school, Shraddha plays badminton and reads books about anatomy and famous doctors. Her favorite is Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, not just for his intellect, but for his humility. “He believed in service. I want to follow that path.”

In the quiet corners of the library where she studies, surrounded by books and ancestral echoes, Shraddha is preparing not just for exams—but for healing. Her dream is not to wear a white coat—it is to honor the lives it touches.