A unique education programme in Odisha's tribal belt helps underprivileged children join the government school network. Deep in the sal forests that hide the iron and alloys mines of northern Odisha lies the mining township of Malda, in Sundergarh district. Here, some 50 young tribal girls, who used to work in fields or mines and even as domestic servants in Rourkela, have found a new life through the efforts of Aspire, a local NGO.
Most of these girls never went to school while others dropped out early to help support the family. As time passed their chances of joining school too receded. This is when Aspire stepped in, preparing the students for absorption in government schools.

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