My name is Mallika Rajwade, and I am a concerned citizen.

I am running this campaign to give children from marginalized communities a real chance to build essential emotional resilience, cognitive strength, and a secure sense of identity. I strongly believe that every young mind deserves an equal opportunity to thrive, express themselves freely, and pursue their dreams with confidence, irrespective of their socio-economic background.

Holistic cultural education has always been a deeply critical area for me—a powerful foundation that dictates a student's academic focus, emotional well-being, and future readiness. The Baithak Foundation’s APT (Anubhav, Parichay, Taleem) project is actively bridging the gap in youth development by taking traditional Indian arts out of elite concert halls and embedding them directly into municipal and public school classrooms. Through live concerts, interactive music games, and rigorous weekly training clubs, this framework turns local classrooms into vibrant hubs for healing and cultural learning.

Through this campaign, I want to support and expand this impactful arts initiative so that many more students can break free from silent distress, academic anxiety, and social isolation.

Your contribution can make a direct difference. With just INR 1,400, you can support one student for a full year of systematic arts education, professional artist mentorship, and resilience-building through the APT project. I urge you to join me in empowering the next generation, protecting their well-being, and helping them build a secure, confident future.