My Life in Chengalchoola: This book penned by a school drop out is in the BA curriculum of two universities

Dhanuja Kumari, who once lived in a slum and dropped out of school, now collects plastic waste in Ravi Nagar. Despite a difficult past and early marriage, she wrote "Chengalchoolayile Ente Jeevitham," now part of university courses. Dhanuja continues to champion her community's potential and leads a local women's group while facing ongoing social challenges.