woman of substance

Managing trustee of Swarga Foundation, Swarnalatha is paving the way for other people with varying forms of disability embrace their impairment and make the best out of their lives too.

Even in this darkest phase of her life, all hope was not lost. She would have to find a way to live. If not for her, then at least for the two-year-old baby who lay in her lap, giggling, clueless about the catastrophe that had befallen them.

From District Superintendent of Police in three districts to being promoted to Deputy Inspector General in New Delhi, Sreelekha has served in various posts in both state and central deputations.

On June 16, 2013, one of the worst cloud bursts struck the state of Uttarakhand. Millions were rendered homeless and many lost their lives. It’s been almost a year now and yet the process of rehabilitation and relocation of many is a question mark. Amidst this, here is an inspiring story of a young brave heart from Bankoli village in Uttarkashi district, one of the worst affected districts during the floods.