Government shelter for orphans and abandoned children is mandated by law and lasts until the age of eighteen. He may reside in an orphanage or juvenile home. That child's food, clothing, and education are the ashram's responsibility. These kids manage to survive without their parents in some way. Fear is another emotion that inspires some dreams about life. believing that they would eventually find their place in society.
While everything seems pleasant when read or heard, it's not that simple. The actual issue arises when they are dismissed as soon as they turn 18 and become adults. They lack a work permit, an identity card, and a place to live.
Today's Blackboard will discuss a few of these individuals who spent a considerable amount of time at the orphanage before finding themselves homeless once more eighteen years later. He's making his way through life now.
Meet Jawad first. He declares:
In the jungle, I ran into a child development officer. He left me here and took me with him. In children's homes, one caregiver is assigned to ten or twelve kids. As kids, we referred to her as mother. My caregiver was a female Muslim. He gave me the name Jawwad.
I started calling her Ammi at her request. People like myself are unknown in terms of caste and religion these days. I continued to study what she taught.
Jawwad was interrupted, saying, "That means your orphanage upbringing wasn't all that bad because of your mother!"
"Mummy used to take full care of me," Jawwad says. When I was three years old, he was transferred. Upon his return from school one day, he noticed that an other woman had taken his position. Where is my mother, Aunty? I asked her.
In response, she said, "I am now your mother." She went to look after the other kids.
My mother suddenly changed. They reared me from that day till I turned 18 years old. I didn't sense a connection with him in spite of this.
I was unable to give her mother the call that she requested.
I was beaten by Aunty once. Every day, I used to stand close to the edge and imagine running away from this place. I would eventually come to the realization that nobody was watching over me outside. I used to steal inside the room and fall asleep. You can appreciate how challenging the struggle in life must have been for those of us who are a disgrace to the community.
You were required to leave the ashram when you became eighteen. What difficulties did you face when you had to start your life over?
I've known for a long time that I'm alone outside. I had no idea that the outdoor conditions would be worse than the inside of the ashram.
Interpretation?
Jawad responds by displaying his previous Aadhaar card. This card has his name on it, however it says K. N. Reader rather than his father's name.
Please take a picture of this Aadhar card for me. Initially, he dismissively declines, claiming that my issues will worsen. Then, as long as the real name is hidden, it is acceptable to take pictures of the Aadhar card.
