#20230603 - BA English 1st year student from Ulundurpettai

This student comes from a family with an agricultural background, with an irregular income. The family has leased land for a sum of Rs. 20,000 and is engaged in farming. The father is employed as a cleaner by a Panchayat leader on an informal basis for a salary of Rs. 3,600. The mother works as an agricultural labourer whenever there is seasonal demand. The only other source of income is from the two or three litres of milk daily from their cow.

For the eldest daughter's wedding expenses, the family took a loan of Rs. 66,000 and is paying back Rs. 2,400 every month. The student also has a younger brother in Class 11. The family is struggling to meet their daily expenses.

After a review, Aalayam has decided to meet the fee expenses of Rs. 15,000 for the student's first year of undergraduation.