rural education
A lifeline for destitute women in rural West Bengal
Life for the residents of Ananda Kendra, a shelter for women who have been trafficked, abused or abandoned, in Bengal, was a living nightmare till before they sought refuge here. They tell Village Square how the shelter saved them.
An aspirational district’s quest to fix STEM education for girls
Gumla, an aspirational district in Jharkhand, is reimagining STEM education at the school-level through a host of initiatives supported by existing resources and trying new, innovative methods, such as sending girl students to ISRO on an experiential trip.
Teacher inspires school enrolment through films in UP village
Vivek Kumar’s dedication and innovative teaching methods revive the primary school at Mangal Purwa village, kindling the students’ passion for learning, creativity, and art.
Where children decide what to learn and when
In four villages of Kolhapur, children design their own curriculum and learn at their own pace from local women mentors who had dropped out of school.
Book Review: The Indian Village by Surinder S. Jodhka
Published by Aleph Book Company, the book chronicles socioeconomic changes in Indian villages through interesting anecdotes.
Involving rural parents in children’s education
School management committee discussions bring parents closer to their children’s education in Jharkhand villages.
Innovative teacher leaves lasting impact on Odisha school
National award-winning former headmaster Subhash Chandra Rout’s unconventional teaching methods continue to inspire and transform education at Brundaban Government High School in Markandpur village of Odisha’s Jagatsinghpur district.
Karnataka’s rural classrooms get a robot teacher
The impact of the robot, called Shiksha, on education in Karnataka is nothing short of transformative. Its engaging presence and interactive teaching style captivate students, making learning a joyous experience.
Community leads the way for better schooling in Haryana
Haryana reconstitutes school management committees involving parents, teachers, students and local government representatives to ensure a participatory and inclusive education system.
A new chapter begins for kids in UP village
A women’s collective spearheads the community initiative to start a library at Marui village of Uttar Pradesh to enable their children gain comprehensive knowledge and holistic development.
Right to education: Where there is a wall, there is a way
In a tribal village near Asansol, 'Raster Master' Deepnarayan Nayak established an open-air school in 2014. Through painted blackboards on mud-thatched walls and a 3G education model, he empowers underprivileged children and adults, bridging literacy and opportunity gaps.
80% of rural parents wish to see their kids finish college
Most parents in rural India wish to see their daughters as well as sons get college education, as per a pan-India survey conducted by Transform Rural India’s Development Intelligence Unit.
An educator and his rural school with a difference
The likes of this advocate-turned-educator who offers quality education to rural children and works for rural development, are an inspiration for society’s progress, says this young development professional.