Amita comes from a family in Banda, Uttar Pradesh, and was born into a close-knit joint family. Her childhood was filled with joy, as she was the first child and received abundant love and pampering from her parents and grandparents. In her family, women from her mother’s generation had limited exposure to education and job opportunities. However, her family took a different approach for her generation where they were always encouraged to pursue their studies. Her mother hoped she would become a doctor, but her passion lay in mathematics, and she aspired to pursue engineering. Despite her mother’s initial reservations about engineering being a suitable path for a girl, she managed to convince her parents. However, challenges remained. Her town had only one science college for girls, and unfortunately, mathematics wasn’t offered there. Undeterred, she persuaded the school to approve math as a subject, and it was heartening to see a few of her friends choose the same path. When everything seemed to be going well, and she was at a crucial point in choosing my career, she faced medical emergencies and underwent multiple surgeries. It took nearly two years to return to normal life, which unfortunately meant she couldn’t attend the engineering college she had hoped for.
 
Disappointment weighed heavily, but she heeded her father’s advice. She pursued her graduation in PCM (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics) and secured the second-highest rank in college. Later, she completed her master’s and married, relocating to Pune. There, she joined L&T Infotech.

AMITA'S STORY

Amita as a young girl in a vibrant family setting, surrounded by loving parents and grandparents

Amita was born into a close-knit joint family in Banda, Uttar Pradesh. She was the first child and received abundant love and pampering from her parents and grandparents. Her childhood was filled with joy and laughter. In her family, women from her mother’s generation had limited exposure to education and job opportunities. But Amita's family took a different approach for her generation.

A Joyful Childhood

Young Amita with a determined look, holding a book on mathematics, standing in front of her mother who looks concerned

Amita was always encouraged to pursue her studies. Her mother hoped she would become a doctor, but Amita loved mathematics. She aspired to become an engineer, even though her mother had reservations about it being suitable for a girl. Amita managed to convince her parents to let her pursue her dream. However, her town had only one science college for girls, and it didn't offer mathematics.

A Dream in Mathematics

Amita in a hospital bed, recovering from surgery, with a hopeful expression on her face

Undeterred, Amita persuaded the school to approve math as a subject. It was heartening to see a few of her friends choose the same path. When everything seemed to be going well, she faced medical emergencies and underwent multiple surgeries. It took nearly two years to return to normal life. Unfortunately, this meant she couldn’t attend the engineering college she had hoped for.

Overcoming Challenges

Amita in a graduation gown, holding her certificate with pride, with a background of a college campus

Despite the disappointment, Amita heeded her father’s advice and pursued her graduation in PCM. She secured the second-highest rank in college. Later, she completed her master’s and got married, relocating to Pune. There, she joined L&T Infotech and started a new chapter in her life. Amita's journey showed that determination and resilience can lead to success, even when faced with challenges.