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Our learner, Dhobe Saunta, from the DMC Trade at the Govt
ITI,
Ambaguda
Dhobe Santa is from Damanjodi, Koraput
District. Coming from an impoverished farmer family and being the eldest daughter among four siblings, she
always had a lot of burden on her young shoulders. In order to get a job and help boost her family income, she
enrolled in DMC ber course in Government ITI, Ambaguda. However, she was frequently absent from her classes as
she had to travel from far and didn't have the means to afford rented accommodation close to the ITI. The
initiation of Tata STRIVE Life Skills programme at ITI Ambaguda, helped Dhobe understand her goals, strengths
and weaknesses and also inspired to find solutions to the intrinsic issues she was facing. She soon started
staying with one of her friend in Ambaguda, close to the ITI and hence became one of the most regular and
attentive student. Dhobe says, "I have always dreamt of succeeding in life by being gainfully employed and
support my family financially. I wanted my brothers and younger sister to pursue higher studies and do well in
their respective lives. But I was feeling dejected and demotivated due to the financial situation at my house.
After attending the Tata STRIVEs YDM classes, I found inspiration from within. I was influenced to fight back
and do well in my life and achieve my dreams.