Meet Nirajalaxmi, an angel for children of convicts in Odisha

Meet Nirajalaxmi, an angel for children of convicts in Odisha

Nirajalaxmi Mohapatra, a lady from Odisha is running a hostel in Bhubaneswar for the children of convicted persons since 2003.

Through this unique initiative, more than 200 convicts' children are now leading a social life with good jobs.

A safe home to children of different age groups, the 'Madhurmayee Adarsha Siksha Niketan' hostel has truly transformed many lives.

"We take responsibility for education, health and overall development of children, we bring them here with permission of jail authorities," said Mohapatra to ANI.

"I came here in 2003, now I'm pursuing MCA and also working with a company.

Niraja madam is both mother and father for us.

Whatever we are today is because of her.

200 of us have grown up here and are working now," said Alumnus to ANI.

At present, 55 students are staying and studying in the hostel.