India Untold

This Young Social Worker is Here to Change the World

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An accident

On 25 December 2022, Khushi Pandey’s grandfather lost his life in a road accident caused by dense fog. A car driver hit him when he was riding his bicycle.
 

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In an effort to prevent road accidents

In response to the incident, Khushi made a commitment to assist providing lights for cyclists and cart drivers navigating through dark roads. 
 

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Khushi is a resident of Alambagh, Lucknow

She organizes a weekly food drive every Wednesday at the government hospitals, and provides food to 500 people. 
 

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Project Ujala

At the young of 18, Khushi started her campaign ‘Project Ujala.’ She raises awareness to prevent road accidents in the dark. 
 

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‘Cycle Par Light Lag Valo’

Khushi’s boards and posters say ‘Cycle Par Light Lag Valo’ meaning ‘please install lights on your bicycles.'
 

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Helping poor people

Khushi also extends her support to people living on the footpaths. She distributes mosquitoe nets, apple juice, and orange juice to labourers in need. 
 

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Project ‘Chhav’

Khushi Pandey under her project ‘Chhav’ provides large umbrellas to vendors working under the scorching sun. 
 

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Khushi has done her graduation in Law

Presently, she is also running a school for the underprivileged children. 
 

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Sources of income

Khushi does advertising for various companies and has two YouTube channels. 80 percent of her income is donated towards supporting others. 
 

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Project ‘Daag’

Khushi’s project ‘Daag’ provides free lessons on menstruation to women in government schools and slum areas. 
 

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Khushi's early education

Due to family’s poor financial circumstances, Khushi received her education at the NGO ‘Shakuntala Devi.’

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