Anupama is 17 years old and is currently studying History, Economics and Civics at KSN Government Junior Girls College in Anantapur. She is also preparing herself for various entrance examinations. She wants to be a teacher some day and help others. Anupama is one of the 26 girls who got enrolled with various schools and colleges. A total of 102 children have benefitted from the government schemes identified and utilised by the sex workers community. Under various government schemes and departments, vulnerable children are offered security and other benefits that help them attend school without any hassle.There are Bala Sadan hostels for girls up to 16years of age. They are open throughout the year and the girls attend nearby municipal schools. For older girls, there are Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalayas that function under the Sarva Shiksha Abhiyaan scheme. These are open throughout the academic year.
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