Before the camp
“I left home for no reason. I wandered and stayed at all platforms ie: from Delhi, Mumbai, Pune to Hyderabad for almost 2 years. I did pick pocketing once in a while. Got caught by the police only once, but tipped him off. I used to consume 3-4 bottles of solution and 5-8 packs of Gutkha every day.”

“In the camp, the story of “Sravana Kumar who took care of his blind parents” from our mythology changed my life. I realized that leaving my own parents and family was a very big mistake. Also, I realized that this mistake could be rectified. I have started continuing my studies and am also helping my parents in their daily routines. I have quit all the bad habits. I have found a purpose for my life.”

Before the camp
“I broke and friends head, got scared and left home. I stayed at Guntakal, Tirupati, Renigunta and Vizag platforms for almost 1 year. I got used to begging and rag picking. I used to consume Ganja once in a while with the money I had. I used to watch all pervert movies. My friends on the platform used to force me to consume alcohol.”

“The story of Mahatma Gandhi changed my life. I realized that mistakes done by a person could be rectified. In the camp, I was taught to have a life, which shall be respected. After listening to the “Bad habits class” in the camp, I quit all the bad habits and returned back home. Now, I am going for Vocational training and will start working after 6 months to support my family.”