A wave of change has swept across the coastal village of Paruthiyoor in Thiruvananthapuram District of Kerala. The picturesque village is dependent on the sea for its livelihood, with majority of the men engaged in fishing. The area, however, is wracked by economic hardships and illiteracy, leaving the community vulnerable to exploitation at the hands of local political leaders. Majority of the men give little importance to saving money for future, and would rather