Aditya Bhalerao was a 7th std student at Raiwadi ZP Primary School, Latur. Tall and well-built, average in studies but a conscientious, hard-working and responsible student, Aditya underwent a change when he entered the 8th std. He became stubborn and irritable. It wasn’t all that strange, though. He was going through what most adolescents experience, […]
A new change, a new beginning in Gadhala
Gadhala – a small hamlet in Aundha Nagnath taluka of Hingoli district. It’s the month of June in 2018 and the whole village is sad. The reason is the sudden transfer of Uttamrao Wankhede, the teacher they revere. For the last 12 years, he has been teaching in the primary section of the Jilha Parishad […]
Even without Hostels, Students Remain in School
The Balrakshak movement in Maharashtra is rapidly gaining ground. A “Balrakshak” is a teacher who has volunteered to ensure that no children in their area remain out of school. Volunteers are trained to identify such children, make home visits, and follow up to ensure school attendance. Jagdish Kude, Headmaster of Shriramtanda Zilla Parishad School, Mantha […]