INATMAN
Embolden Her
Intention Attention
Manifestation Foundation
Foundation to educate, empower and embolden underprivileged girls and women
Who are we? is a question best answered by our credo, which describes the core nature of our work. ‘Embolden her’, simply unfurls our individual involvement with each and every girl student, supported from initial selection, to her completing her education and reaching financial independence.
How do we do it? by simply being there for them. We see them as individuals with aspirations, coming from a challenging background. We also see their resilience, sincerity and capacity for immense hard work. Our continuous effort at being accessible to the students, for additional support and guidance, helps them complete their education.
‘Embolden her’ translates to, the foundation being a dependable part of the student’s journey, in aiding her education, and then ensuring that she's ready to step into the world of employment as a confident young person.
Students who received Sankalpa Scholarship
Sankalp Scholarship Scheme
The foundation’s first project ‘Sankalp Scholarship Scheme’, focuses on education and mentorship of meritorious young women from under-privileged backgrounds. Candidates with strong academic records and motivation to study further are carefully selected and vetted to check their economic background. We prioritise +10 and +12 class candidates for selection and depending upon the course of study and institution, individual attention is paid to their admission process, fees, and other requirements.
Taking them under our wings we provide them with wide-ranging support in their academic journey, in addition to monetary support, to enhance their performance and empower them in the process.
Each candidate is unique, with her own different needs and imperfections, and our focus is on understanding these characteristics with open communication, consistent support and transparency.
We also provide additional support to Institutions that admit Below Poverty Line (BPL) candidates. Working with their faculty, we assess their requirements to improve the learning outcomes and academic results of all the girl students. Where funds are lacking, we are able to pitch in to supplement the gap. For example, providing books for the library, or recruiting additional tutors to teach certain skills, or providing resources like newspapers and magazines to improve their overall knowledge and awareness.
Another initiative whereby we provide support is through guidance for scholarships, information about vocational training and other courses. Skill-based courses are chosen by the young women we support, with the intention of making themselves financially independent in a time effective manner. We provide them with multi-pronged support by giving them the right advice, relevant knowledge and financial aid.
Ms. Laxmi Duggirala, Founder, Inatman Foundation, explains briefly the process of selecting the students for the scholarship program, and how they are supported by regular monitoring and mentoring to achieve better results.
Swastha Scholarship Scheme
Launched the foundation's second project ‘Swastha Scholarship Scheme’ from Dec 22, focusing on financial support for education in medicine, physiotherapy, dental and nursing courses for young women from under-privileged backgrounds.
As in the ‘Sankalp Scholarship Scheme’, candidates with good academic records and motivation to study are selected and vetted to check their background. Attention is paid to their individual requirements and guidance will be provided at every step, till they successfully complete their selected courses.
This is a Pan India scholarship like all other scholarships provided by INATMAN Foundation.The application and selection process is the same as the ‘Sankalp Scholarship Scheme’. Some of these scholarships will be converted to ‘Name-based Scholarships’, provided the sponsors and the founders decide to do so.
(Dr). Tulasi Gowri (MBBS)
Speaking about her experience with Inatman soon after completing her degree.
(Dr). Tulasi Gowri is from East Godavari District, AP. Her father is a poor farmer and illiterate. With hard work and focus Ms.Tulasi secured a seat in MBBS in Rangaraya Medical College, Kakinada. She continued to have financial problems in her first year and her college principal recommended her to us. With the sponsored support of Dr.Duggirala Kameswari Inatman Medical Scholarship of the Foundation, Ms.Tulasi successfully completed her MBBS degree by February 2025.
Sahaya Initiative
Inatman believes in inculcating the right attitude, values and a sense of responsibility & commitment in the young women of the foundation family. ‘Sahaya’ is launched as an initiative based on these principles and actioning it by giving back to the community in whatever capacity possible.
It also provides a platform to the young women to connect with each other, to build on interpersonal skills. In these interactions, they are encouraged to guide each other during exams, work part-time for remuneration and to step in as mentors when needed.
As they need to compete with the other students, perform well in their exams, interviews, internships and finally in their work, they require a wholesome support that involves various factors. We strive to provide all those with continuity. With our twice a week virtual communication sessions, the girls find their voices to express their thoughts, be articulate and communicate better. These sessions enable the transformation of these hesitant girls into confident people.
Ms.Mallika G (BSc Fisheries)
Speaking about her experience with Inatman and how the Sahaya Initiative by the foundation helped her in pursuing her education.
Ms.Mallika is from a fishermen family. She has this strong drive to study further , but her family's financial situation couldn't afford that, With the help of another Inatman Foundation's student ,Ms.Gowtami who was her classmate, she applied to the Foundation for support.
Founders day 2024
Laxmi Duggirala & Deepa Devaraj
Founders, Inatman Foundation
Founders day 2024
On the occasion of th 3rd Incorporation Day, 16th November, the founders shared a few high points of the organisation’s continuing nonprofit work of educating underprivileged girl students from Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Maharashtra from its inception.
Incorporated 3 years ago, the foundation has so far impacted the education and growth of 92 girl students. By 16th November 2024, 21 of these young women secured placements and the rest are still pursuing their studies with the guidance and support of the foundation.
Founders day 2023
Ms. Laxmi Duggirala
Co-founder INATMAN FOUNDATION
Founders day 2023
Intention Attention Manifestation Foundation, INATMAN Foundation, celebrated its Incorporation Day on the 16th of November 2023.
The Foundation was incorporated 2 years ago on this day. So far there are 60 girl students in the foundation family. The Foundation supports their education with financial aid and mentoring.
The day was celebrated online with the Inatman family students. It started with a brief session on some beneficial breathing practices by the cofounder Ms.Laxmi Duggirala and followed by an enriching talk by a special guest from the US, Ms.Manikya Veena.
The meet ended with a few insights from the students, cofounder Ms.Deepa Devaraj and our teacher/mentor Ms.Divya Yanumula.
Ms. Deepa Devaraj
Co-founder INATMAN FOUNDATION
The Founders Ms. Laxmi Duggirala and Ms. Deepa Devaraj spoke about the core values behind the foundation’s work, and their positive impact on the sixty plus girl students’ education over the period of two years, since its inception . They thanked all the people who continue to contribute generously to the foundation, support the cause wholeheartedly, which in turn is resulting in very positive outcomes.
To mark the special day, many of the Foundation students sent their experiences of being a part of the Foundation family. A few of those are shared here :
Narratives of -
Ms.Vyshnavi D, 2nd year Intermediate, Vijayawada,
Ms.Swaroopa P, 3rd year BBA Digital Marketing, Kakinada,
Ms.Sulakshana D, 2nd year Intermediate, Kakinada
Narratives of -
Ms.Bhagya Lakshmi, Food Crafts Institute, Visakhapatnam,
Ms.Jyothi, Food Crafts Institute,Visakhapatnam.