SSLC Topper Ankita Gets New Home: Retired Teacher Donates Rs 6 Lakh

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News18•11-02-2026, 17:02
SSLC Topper Ankita Gets New Home: Retired Teacher Donates Rs 6 Lakh
- •Ankita, an SSLC topper from Mandarthi village, Udupi district, scored 94% despite challenging living conditions.
- •Her family lived in a dilapidated house; her father has neurological issues, and her mother is a daily wager.
- •Yakshagana Kalaranga's Vidya Poshak initiative identified Ankita for support.
- •Retired lecturer Sooryanarayana Adiga and his wife donated Rs 6 lakh for the new home, celebrating their golden wedding anniversary.
- •Ankita's new home is the 87th house provided by Yakshagana Kalaranga, with 10 more under construction.
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