Ladli was born in Patna district, Bihar, India. She is 18 years old and moved with her family (mother, father and brother) to Kanpur, where she lives in an informal settlement. Her father sells vegetables, her mother is a homemaker with a small shop selling tobacco and her brother is pursuing higher education.
Ladli studied until year 10, however her father could not pay for continued study for both his children. Ladli wanted to be a beautician and it was her dream to study more, but with her circumstances she could not fulfil her dreams. With her mother she would do all the housework and help in the small shop.
With training and on the job support Ladli began selling products to her community. Whatever money she earned she started saving. She even bought a piggy bank to save for a beautician course in the future. Her confidence developed and her family’s confidence also developed.
Before joining us her family were forcing her to get married, as they did not know how she could earn money. Now her life has changed.
“I am not guilty or regretful of what has happened to me in the past. I don’t want to let go of this opportunity. I want to use this opportunity to fulfil my dreams.”
“Ladli sets an example that, whatever the situation, one should never be disheartened or feel hopeless because problems don’t last long. She is a sincere entrepreneur and does all her work with passion and determination. Ladli is a kind of person who can inspire many women out there who feel hopeless and they are the one who really represent the Pollinate Group. They are the strength of our company.” – Vikrant Singh Parihar, Field Mobilizer, Pollinate Group, Kanpur.