I am manickam, 18 years old S/o Meenachisundaram and Chandra of Genguvarpatti village. My father is a mason. My father spent all the money he earned for drinking alcohol. When I was studying in 9th standard my father married another woman and deserted us. My mother was struggling hard to find our livelihood. Seeing her difficulties in maintaining the family I stopped my schooling and went to Tirupoor-the Banian City and worked there for 3 years as a painter. Afterwards I returned home and joined RTU's open school to prepare myself fro writing the Xth examination.

The teachers prepared me well with Coaching, personal attention, counseling, and guidance. I passed the SSLC exam held in March 2006 with 285 marks. During the holidays I worked as a painter and earned some money for my further studies. I have got admission in an ITI at Madurai for the turner course. I am grateful to RTU open school staffs for the encouragement and support they gave me while I was there.

their education. My grandma took me to RTU and sought their help for my studies. They came forward to offer me some monetary assistance under its Home Sponsorship Programme. I am being assisted Rs.500 per month. They also admitted me in the Lasalle Open School to enable to appear for 8th standard exams. The teachers prepared me very well for the exam within a short time. I also worked hard to get through the exam. I passed the exam wit good marks. On the motivation and encouragement of my teachers in the open school now I am attending the bridge course to appear for Xth standard exam. I am confident that I can easily pass the exam. I am grateful to RTU for their concern towards my betterment.