Nisarg Kadiya

A curious tinkerer discovering his path in engineering

Nisarg Kadiya joined The Lightship Initiative in Grade 9, known for his curiosity and hands-on approach to learning. As a child, he enjoyed taking apart discarded gadgets to understand how they worked and experimenting with their parts.

Academically, Nisarg quickly stood out as one of the program’s top performers, securing 10th rank in his district in the NMMS examination. Today, he is pursuing his first year of engineering in Electronics and Communication at L.D. College Of Engineering and is continuing to build on his early interest in technology and problem-solving. Along the way, he has also worked on improving his communication skills and confidence, becoming more comfortable participating in discussions and sharing his ideas with others.

Nisarg’s journey has not been without challenges. During Grade 10, he struggled with focus and went through a difficult phase. With guidance and encouragement from mentors at Lightship, he was able to regain direction and move forward with a stronger mindset. 

Today, Nisarg is exploring different areas within engineering, with a growing sense of self-belief and resilience that continues to shape his journey.

Meet The Family

Nisarg's family has seen a lot of hardship, but they've shown an equal amount of courage in the face of adversity. Nisarg's father is unfortunately unable to work anymore due to lung damage and requires daily oxygen supply for ease of breathing. His mother, on the other hand, suffers from TB.

Keval Kadiya

Kevalbhai is Nisarg's father. Having studied till 10th grade, he used to work in a diamond factory earlier. But after developing lung-related issues, he had to reluctantly retire.

Nita Kadiya

Nitaben, Nisarg's mother, had started pursuing PTC but never finished it. Currently, she teaches in a private school and takes tuition. Her monthly income is Rs. 7,000.

Kamakashi Kadiya

Kamakshi is Nisarg's elder sister. She has pursued M.Com and is currently associated with a C.A. firm, a position that she got selected for with support from TLI. Her current monthly income is Rs. 25,000.

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