Hailing from Palakollu in Andhra Pradesh, Jahnavi has been selected as an astronaut candidate for a private orbital mission scheduled for 2029.

Teachers who have tried to speak up say they’ve been threatened with poor experience certificates, deliberate delays in relieving letters, and even blacklisting among private schools in the city, all of which make it hard to find new employment.

Despite competing with five other candidates during the recruitment process, Jency was selected purely on merit.

With a capacity to house 25 residents at a time, most are allowed to stay for up to six months. However, some continue longer if they find jobs within the shelter or take up responsibilities like training others.