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Proudly narrating his story, Rajesh Kumar Sharma, founder of ‘Free School under the Bridge’ has told how his school is one of its own kinds in Delhi. He has described the service to the society as an individual’s prime duty and responsibility. He believes that a person's sin can be forgiven if he does something for the poor. Mr. Sharma calls education a waste if it is not passed on to others.
Q1. When did you start this initiative?
I had started this school in 2006.
Q2. What inspired you to start this school?
I have seen poverty very closely and the opportunities it robes away from the poor. I had wanted to become an engineer but could not fulfill my dream because of financial constraints. Everyone should do something on his level to help those in need. I completely empathize with these children and would be happy to see them doing good in their lives.
Q3. How many students are enrolled in your school?
I had started with only 2 children way back in 2006, under the tree. Over these 10 long years, I finally have been able to persuade parents of these children and now teach more than 200 slum children of Yamuna Bank and adjoining slum areas.
Q4. Which all subjects are taught here?
Hearty Conversation with
Mr. Rajesh Sharma