Triumphs Against All Odds: Inspiring Journeys of Resilience
Writing Algorithms amid Household Chores
Aishwarya Metri’s journey is one of resilience, curiosity, and transformation. She lost her mother at the tender age of 9 and her father when she turned 14. Living in a modest home with her two siblings, she shouldered the responsibility of household chores while continuing her education at a government school in the Shree Nagar area of Belagavi.Even in those testing times, her exceptional mathematical talent stood out. She once astonished her teachers by counting 204 squares on a chessboard and even deriving a general formula for it — a glimpse of her deep analytical ability. Despite her brilliance, circumstances nearly forced her to discontinue her studies.
Her life took a turning point when she was selected for the Rajalakshmi Children Foundation’s talent nurturing program, which provided quality education, mentoring, and financial assistance. She later went through a rigorous selection process and earned a place in the SAADHANA Prakalpa by Rashtrotthana Parishat, where she received two years of free pre-university education and a scholarship.
Today, Aishwarya is pursuing her Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science and Engineering at KLS Gogte Institute of Technology. For the past eight years, she has been part of the Rajalakshmi Children Foundation, now as a senior student. Alongside her studies, she actively contributes to Pratibha Poshak, where she teaches and mentors younger students — an experience that has ignited her passion for teaching.
Fuelled by her ambition to pursue theoretical computer science research, Aishwarya continues to balance her academic journey with her commitment to guiding others, proving that education can transform challenges into opportunities.
