The very next day, they sat together on the college lawn and made a life-changing decision. They planned to establish a social association in their name, Eena Minarika. Their vision was not only to provide stipends to people they knew but also to extend support to unknown families whose monthly income was less than ₹10,000–₹15,000. They understood the struggles of such families, especially those with two or three children, where the burden of high educational expenses often crushed their dreams. Determined to make a difference, they opened the Eena Minarika Association along with a helping center dedicated to supporting economically weaker students who aspired for higher education.
Meanwhile, their second year of college began. Classes continued regularly, and they remained disciplined—completing assignments on time, attending lectures, and managing their responsibilities with dedication. In the evenings, they also devoted time to managing their initiatives, ensuring everything ran smoothly. Within a short span of one and a half years, they expanded rapidly, opening four to five batches abroad and establishing two buildings in India. Their organization flourished, and they soon planned to construct another building in a prime area of Varanasi. They recruited staff for administration, maintenance, and daily operations, including caretakers and domestic helpers. Altogether, they paid nearly three to four lakh rupees monthly in salaries across India and abroad.
Despite their growing responsibilities, they never neglected their education. They carefully balanced their studies, family relationships, and their expanding creche and association, which had been running successfully for nearly twenty months. Their hard work began to gain recognition. Newspapers highlighted their achievements, both in India and abroad, inspiring many young students who saw in them an example of determination and success at such a young age.
At home, their parents felt a mixture of pride and concern. While one father, a wealthy businessman, was delighted to see his daughter becoming independent and self-reliant, society began to question why the girls were not yet married, as they were approaching the age of twenty-one. Ignoring such pressures, their parents encouraged them to focus on their education and achieve excellence.
Now, the time had come for their second-year examinations, with only ten days remaining. The girls devoted themselves entirely to their studies—waking up early in the mornings, studying late into the nights, attending college regularly, and still finding time to oversee their creche centers. Their dedication inspired everyone around them, proving that even young students could become successful entrepreneurs while continuing their education. As the exams approached, their journey of hard work, discipline, and determination continued, setting an example for many others to follow.
