“I began to see the changes in me after joining the Maharani programme. I became more confident to interact with people and even made many new friends,” she says.She said the MLL classes gave her many opportunities to learn and try new things. “For example, I have never baked before. Through these classes I learned how to bake cakes and cupcakes. I was so good at it that the teacher gave me the opportunity to teach other students. I loved it as it not only gave me a new skill set but also helped to build my character and confidence to speak and guide others,” she said.

“This kind of programme is unique and useful to girls from rural areas like me. I not only gained skills and knowledge, but it also helped to boost my confidence,” she said.“We are taught to dream big in the Maharani programme. I have always wanted to become an Immigration officer. There is something about wearing the uniform that I like and I want to work at the airport. “I want to prove to the world that a girl from a rural area like me can achieve her dream and I hope that it will inspire many others like me,” says Harshini.