In the heart of the marble-rich regions of Rajasthan, where the gleam of marble in homes symbolizes pride and beauty, lies a grim reality for those who work tirelessly to extract it. One such soul was Babulal, a dedicated worker in the marble mines. Every day, he labored without proper protective gear, earning just enough to scrape by, like many others in his village. The tragedy struck when Babulal lost his life due to unsafe working conditions in the mines. His death left behind a family in despair—his wife, uneducated and with no means to support her three children, found herself in a desperate situation.
Babulal’s wife, devastated by the loss of her husband and with no source of income, began begging to feed her children. Every passing day seemed darker, and hope seemed to vanish. But fate had something else in store for her family. One day, a kind stranger mentioned *Muskan Sansthan*, an NGO dedicated to supporting orphaned children by providing them with free education, housing, and a pathway to a better future.
With the little strength she had left, Babulal’s wife took her three children to Muskan Sansthan. Among them was *Samrat*, a bright but troubled boy who had lost all hope for a better future. His father’s death had shaken him, and without the promise of an education, Samrat’s future seemed bleak. But with the care and dedication of the staff at Muskan Sansthan, Samrat found a new reason to hope.
Samrat quickly adapted to the nurturing environment of the orphanage. With the guidance and support of the teachers and staff, he developed a keen interest in studies. Muskan Sansthan not only provided him with education but also instilled in him a sense of confidence and self-worth. As time passed, Samrat excelled in his studies, eventually passing the 10th grade with flying colors.
Muskan Sansthan’s commitment didn’t end there. The organization runs its own Industrial Training Institute (ITI), where Samrat was able to enroll and complete his training in electrical work—completely free of cost. With this valuable education, Samrat secured a job with the Gogunda Electricity Department, bringing not only financial stability to his family but also pride.
Today, Samrat looks back at his journey with immense gratitude. He knows that if it weren’t for Muskan Sansthan, his life might have taken a very different, tragic turn. He could have ended up as a laborer in the same dangerous mines where his father lost his life, or worse, been forced to beg like his mother once did. But Muskan Sansthan gave him the tools to rewrite his story.
“Whatever I am today, it’s because of Muskan Sansthan,” says Samrat with a smile. “They not only gave me an education but a chance to bring a smile back to my family’s faces.”
Muskan Vatsalya Dham, Near Railway Crossing Balwada, Dungarpur Rajasthan
