Vikram
Age: 19

“My dream was to become an engineer. But, my folks couldn’t afford to enroll me an engineering institution. I am now pursuing BA Programming from Delhi University’s (DU) Open School of Learning. My older brother is pursuing BCom (H) from Shaheed Bhagat Singh in DU. My parents don’t have enough money to start a business for me, education seemed like the only way to establish my career and gain a little respect in the society. I want to begin my life with baby steps; I want to start my career by becoming a clerk in a government office.”

– As told to Tania Goklany. She met Vikram at Samiksha Shiksha Sanstha in Delhi’s Sangam Vihar.