Taha Khan is a young, eager learner studying in Sr. KG, but his family is facing overwhelming challenges. Taha’s family consists of five members, including his parents and two sisters. His father works as a laborer at a construction site, earning a modest income of ₹12,000 to ₹15,000 per month. His mother, who is battling cancer, is unable to work, and the financial burden of her treatment consumes most of the family’s income. Taha’s sisters, who attend a nearby BMC school, help take care of the household, as their mother is too ill to manage.

The family lives in the slums of Kurla Qureshi Nagar, where poverty adds another layer of hardship to their lives. Despite their struggles, Taha’s parents enrolled him in a reputable school, hoping to give him a brighter future. However, the reality of school fees and additional expenses quickly became overwhelming. Unable to afford the costs, they were forced to borrow money, further increasing their debt burden.

Faced with the harsh reality of their situation, Taha’s parents made the heartbreaking decision to withdraw him from school in the middle of the academic year. This decision left young Taha devastated, as he had grown attached to his friends, teachers, and the school environment.