Renuka came from one of the interior hamlet of Kaparada district, poverty stricken but beautifully landscaped area of rain forest of Sahyadri hills, tip of Western Ghat. Her parents are marginally literate but elder brother is very much in support for pursuing University education.

Renuka was always a quiet, somewhat introvert but bright student who had a clear idea about her future goal and was working towards that with silent determination. At Kedi, mentors recognised this quality and encouraged her by providing academic support and guidance towards learning science. The trust also extended financial support to her for pursuing high school education. Along with her sharp and responsive mind, she developed inclination towards fine arts. She made artfully crafted artefacts and paintings during her Kedi days.

She graduated this year from the high school with 87% rank. Renuka also cleared NEET- a medical entrance test and was successful to get enrolment in MBBS degree. Eventually, she aims to serve her community in local area.

Sheetal’s parents are marginalised farmers from the interior areas of Dharampur district. Even though many of the Tribal students have inherent inclination towards native Warli art and many of them excel at that, they do not consider it as a talent or creative field. When as part of vocational training, Sheetal started learning various types of Arts, her thought process started, about getting more informed in the direction of building a career in fine arts. At Kedi, along with academics, Vocational activities provide life skills that helps learners develop holistically.

After exploring few fine art branches, she eventually decided to pursue Graphic Design and spent two months preparing for gruelling three stage entrance test and a personal interview. Sheetal successfully sailed through all of them and is now enrolled in the faculty of fine arts, at M. S. University, Vadodara, one of the high calibre and prestigious University of India with famous faculty of fine arts. Sheetal has a bright future.