Current program
Cuttack
7 students currently receive quarterly support. Students who save can receive additional support, so saving never puts them at a disadvantage.
Small hands.
Big dreams.
A small initiative supporting students and village schools in Odisha.
Refer a child or schoolOur principle
We do not give for the sake of giving.
Finding the right child matters more than simply deploying funds.
Where we work
Where care takes root.
Complete model
Marthapur, Dhenkanal
5 students supported for five years, through graduation.
4 water filtration systems at Government High School, serving roughly 500 students.
Next: identify the right new scholarship cohort.
Our commitment
₹3 lakh+ invested so far.
Personally funded. ₹5–10 lakh committed each year, according to need.
This work is rooted in lived experience—and in the belief that timely support can change what comes next.
About us
A little leverage can change a life.
Balighara means “sand castle” in Odia—a reminder that a little care can help a dream hold its shape.
Balighara comes from shared experience: the knowledge that ability is not always enough when circumstances get in the way.
Our goal is to provide leverage. A small helping hand, offered at the right time, can make a remarkable difference.
Help us find the right work
A referral is more valuable than a donation.
We are looking for capable students with limited financial means—especially girls—and village schools with practical needs.
Please do not email student names, photographs, Aadhaar details, bank information, or other sensitive personal information. We will respond with a safe next step.