But today, she has learnt to read and write in Telugu and a little bit in English and also draw colourful pictures on her drawing board. Both NGOs have adopted the children who were orphans, rag pickers and children of daily wagers and migrant workers. But today, they are in the process of learning skills and transforming their lives,” said Abdul Raqeeb, executive secretary of POWER. After seeing a picture published in The Hindu, where the children were seen pouncing on volunteers who were distributing food packets during the first lockdown, the NGOs have decided to help them out. Of the 35 children adopted, about six are orphans and eight are girls.

Source: The Hindu June 22, 2020 19:04 UTC