Kanisathya’s father is a farm labourer and her mother rolls beedis, together doing their best to support the family of five. So she is on her own when it comes to her studies. Her “Anna” (elder brother) is in Std X but he does not help her, says Kanisathya as a matter of fact, without any rancor. No wonder, as her teacher points out, a lively and aware child, Kanisathya asks a lot of questions in class and is eager to learn more. Asked what she wants to become, she responds without any hesitation ‘Doctor”! Her mother, who has taken a break from rolling beedis in their thatched hut, smiles in agreement.