Vidhya Devi Sargara has had an axe to grind her whole life. Married at 16, she was forced to abandon her education when her father said, “If your husband isn’t educated, why should you be?” Her dreams of finishing school and pursuing higher studies came to a grinding halt. With financial stress mounting, she searched for a way forward. That’s when she discovered Ambuja Foundation’s SEDI in Jaitaran.

Hailing from the quiet village of Patwa, Jaitaran, Rajasthan, the family survived on seasonal farm labour, with her husband working just three–four months a year. Once a skilled tailor, Vidhya had to stop stitching due to poor eyesight. Still, as a mother of five, she promised herself: each child would be educated, financially independent, and have choices she never had—no matter what it took.

With financial stress mounting, she searched for a way forward. That’s when she discovered Ambuja Foundation’s SEDI in Jaitaran. Seeing a practical path to both education and livelihood, she enrolled her eldest daughter, Lata, in a short-term vocational course—with the hope that she would start earning while continuing her bachelor’s degree. And the rest, as they say, is history.

1. Lata Leads the Way - In 2019, Lata joined the Domestic Data Entry Operator course. Catching early rides to reach SEDI by nine o’clock every morning and returning late, she showed steely determination. Her efforts paid off with a Rs. 6,000/month job at e-Mitra in Jaitaran—the family’s first steady income.

2. Anita Follows - Motivated by Lata’s success, Anita took the Front Desk Assistant course in 2022. She joined Anand Rathi IT Pvt. Ltd. as a telecaller, earning Rs. 9000 per month. Later, she helped Lata transition to the same firm in Jodhpur. Today, the sisters’ combined monthly earnings are Rs. 22,000; and they both won ‘Best Performance’ awards.

3. Naresh Aspires - Following his sisters’ path, Naresh took the Accounts Executive course in 2023. After a brief job in Jaipur, cut short by illness, he secured a job in Hyderabad and earns Rs. 15,000 per month.

4. Sunayna Excels - Sunayna joined SEDI at 18 while pursuing her graduation. After training as a Microfinance Executive she now earns Rs. 10,000 per month as a telecaller Executive at Yash Enterprises in Jodhpur – and independently manages both work and studies.

5. Khushi, The Future - Just 13, Khushi is already planning to join SEDI’s Business Correspondence and Business Facilitator course when she turns 18. Her pathway is clear and her confidence is strong.

Thanks to the Sargara children, the monthly income of the household today is Rs. 47,000. Each sibling has a purpose, and pride in contributing to the family.

Had it not been for SEDI, the eldest Lata would have been married off long ago. But today, at the age of 25, she holds the cards. Her family has shortlisted some marriage prospects, but as mother Vidhya firmly states, “This time, the choice, will be hers,”.