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Lessons in basic Math, Science, Hindi, Sanskrit, Social Studies and English are given in our school. We also teach them to read and write. Students are also encouraged to take part in extracurricular activities including games. The motive is to train them up to a certain level so that they easily get admitted in nearby government schools in classes 8th and above.
Q5. What all difficulties have you faced in the last 10 years?
There is no dearth of negative people in this world. But we are approaching with a positive attitude. There are people who want to see this school shut but our collective goodness and sincere intentions weigh more than any negativity. The biggest challenge had been to persuade parents of these children. Now even children know that here they will be provided with other necessities like food and clothes too, along with education.
Q6. Do you get any support from government?
I had started this school under this metro bridge and after 10 years I am at the same place. I have made this flooring from my own money. We are known worldwide but our own government has failed to recognize our efforts. Media too has put our cause forward and has questioned the government on their big education budget which is going in vain. Anyway, we are thankful to the Delhi Metro Authority for allowing us to run this school under their bridge. It is an offence to paste even a poster on a public property but our students have painted these flowers and blackboards over the metro wall.
Q7. How do you manage the expenses of the school?
I am a small shopkeeper and I try my best to ensure basic facilities to the school with the limited resources I have. Besides now I am backed by so many people who help by contributing their bit to our school.
Q8. Where do you see your school in next 5 years?
We are sitting under a public property. Honestly, I cannot ensure its existence tomorrow. We have worked hard since last 10 years and have reached here only on the basis of our hope and positivity.
Q9. What message would you like to give to the society?
I would like to say that we all are capable of helping someone or the other. We all must do our bit to ensure that we contribute something towards the society. According to me a person’s education is of no use if he cannot do anything for the society.