Parents
His mother does domestic work. His father repairs small items when people call him, but work is irregular. The household depends on small amounts earned from different places.
Composite Student Story
Kishan, age 7
Kishan's story reflects a younger child growing up close to traffic, work, family duties, and a school routine that teaches care.
Sleeping Place
The family lives near a busy lane with scooters, cows, shopkeepers, and pilgrims passing all day. Kishan sleeps beside his grandmother and often wakes early when the lane begins moving.
Toys, Games, Friends
He owns few toys but loves paper airplanes, marbles, chasing games, and making roads in dust with other children. His friends are close by, but play must fit around traffic and errands.
Meals and Water
At home he eats what is cooked for everyone: roti, rice, potato, dal, or leftovers. The school meal helps him stay alert in class and gives the family one less meal to worry about.
Toilets and Body Care
Handwashing and bathing depend on water and time. Teachers remind him about nails, hair, clean clothes, and not losing his school things. These small habits build self-respect.
Tasks and Dreams
He carries groceries, brings tea, and helps keep younger children away from traffic. He dreams of becoming a policeman because police uniforms look clean, strong, and respected.