Education In India  

In his tenure as a Prime Minister, PM Modi has inaugurated several educational projects across the country that are valued at over Rs 13,000 crore.

Alakh Pandey is the founder and CEO of Physics Wallah. He is making headlines for exempting the fees for 51,000 students for the academic year 2023-24, to support students from economically weaker backgrounds.

The Tagore Park in Shastri Nagar in Meerut speaks of heartening contributions made by a group of dedicated individuals. The park boasts of eco-friendly flowerpots, lush greenery, and clean spaces for children to play. The maintenance and preservation of this space is done by Senior Citizens’ Club 60. The group members also assist in providing support for educational purposes under the initiative ‘Shiksha Setu.’

Mahi launched her campaign in the year 2011, and established an organization called Anunay Education and Welfare Society. The primary objective of this organization was to provide education to children from poor background while making them informed about the drug addiction.

Akash Yadav’s organization ‘Royal Krishna Ki Pathshala’ provides free education to children from underprivileged background. The ultimate goal is to provide essential items and create an environment that fosters equality and positive mindset.

Due to financial difficulties, Prakash Rao couldn’t complete his studies. His dedication to education led him to convert two rooms into a school in 2000 for slum children. Prakash utilized the earnings from the tea shop to support the children’s education. In recognition to his remarkable efforts, he received the Padma Shri award in 2019.

In the year 1985, Gagan Patel, a 65-year-old man, started a campaign to educate underprivileged children. Along with his wife, Annapurna, he extends his efforts to preparing food for the underprivileged children during festivals and other special occasions.

In the year 2017, Pathikrit Saha resigned from his government job to manage his responsibilities as a social worker well. Supported by people’s donations, he supplies notebooks and books to these children. He has helped over 2 dozen children to secure admission in reputable schools.

Aastha Vohra created an Instagram page to initiate open discussions related to sex education. Addressing the societal taboo, she engaged with people who struggled to express their views. Eventually, in collaboration with her friend, Aastha co-founded ‘Manzuri,’ India’s first sex education company.

At 11, Dev Pratap ran away from his home after stealing Rs 120. He collected trash from roads and railway stations to earn a living. One day, the police arrested him for consuming drugs and he remained in police custody for 15 days. A stranger secured bail for Dev and found him work at a roadside eatery. This event had a profound impact on Dev Pratap’s life that led him to form an organization called ‘Voice of Slum.’

Dev Kumar Verma’s childhood was full of struggles and hardships. He gave tuition classes and worked as an LIC agent to support his higher studies. When he secured a government job, he decided to make a difference in the lives of children who were involved in coal picking, particularly in Dhanbad. Dev established his first Ekal School in Dhanbad and started giving free education. Currently, there are more than 50 Ekal Schools operating in various states.

The Rajshree Group has with time expanded into several industries, including manufacturing, construction, infrastructure development, real estate, agriculture, healthcare, and community development.

Pranav Gupta is a veteran in the education sector with an experience of more than 30 years. He is also the founder of Ashoka and Plaksha University. Throughout his life, he has been advocating for reforms in higher education in India.

Savitribai Phule, one of the earliest crusaders of education for girls and dignity for the most vulnerable sections of society, broke all the traditional shackles of 19th century India to herald a new age of thinking. On Savitribai Phule’s birth anniversary, let’s revisit her remarkable life of courage and initiative.