About the Book: History surrounds us. As Youth Affairs head, we asked students to write about ‘My Village’s Story’, and many — especially young women — recorded the life stories of older women, reconnecting with their roots.” These lines reflect V. Vasanthi Devi’s vision: a university that becomes a living resource for first-generation learners from Bahujan and Dalit backgrounds, especially rural or marginalized communities. Her book documents this educational experiment — reshaping higher learning around caste, labour, context, and social justice