#SupportMySchool - Rebuilding and Reviving 1000 Schools
It is a school where we get our first lessons of life. School imbibes not only the textbook knowledge, but also acts as a foundation that helps us build a strong personality. I’ve picked up a lot of good habits from school - washing hands before eating was mandatory is my prep school, and till junior school I learned many such habits. Sadly, not everyone is as lucky as I was. I went to a good public school. A large population of our country goes to Government schools where the facilities are in a deplorable state. Forget about a good toilet facility, many don’t have proper classrooms with desks or benches, all of these have resulted in high dropout rates in the past. Have a look at these statistics about government schools in our nation's capital -
We all know the importance of education to build a nation. A close look at our school system and reasons for high absenteeism raised many issues - top being lack of infrastructure. There are no benches in the classroom, drinking water, playground where children could have fun, and I read a long back there was a girl who dropped out of school because there was no toilet. This reflects the gravity of the situation. Besides a nudge to children to embrace education, we need a ‘proper school’ with all the basic amenities, where children would look forward to go every morning. With these thoughts in mind many programs have been introduced in the last couple of decades. Mid-day meal by our government is such an initiative. But as drive as big as overhauling our education system could not be executed by only one agency for lack of funds. Hence, many NGOs have come forward to support this great cause to build a strong foundation.
#SupportMySchool with Mission 1000, has pledged to revive and build 1000 schools in our country on the lines of infrastructure - proper drinking water, toilet facilities for students, and aid government run schools with the help of corporations. This program run by Coca-Cola India, NDTV, along with other NGOS aims at -
- Cleaner and healthier environment in schools - provision of drinking water, sanitation facilities, sports and recreation facilities, library and rainwater harvesting
- Enabling conducive atmosphere for learning and overall growth of students
- To build ‘model schools’ in the society which can be guiding example for school systems. As a result of this there has been increased enrollment in schools from 6.95% in 2013-14 to 14.77% in 2014-15
- Increase awareness and foster participation of private sector, strengthening it with joint public-private partnership. Many corporations have come forward to be a part of this noble cause.
#SupportMySchool is a part of WASH initiative about which I wrote a few months back. Water, Sanitation and Hygiene program has the same ideology as that of Swachh Bharat Abhiyan proposed by our Prime Minister. These programs with same goal combined together have accelerated growth in our country in recent times.
Celebrities supporting Mission 1000
A very laudable sentiment. We always expect our children to get the best what we can afford and it always begins with a good school. This is something we really need to work upon for others, who can't afford one. I have seen schools without any adequate seating or hygiene facilities.
ReplyDeleteA very good post highlighting a burning and not so active topic, which needs to be worked upon!
A good school is a fundamental right. I hope to see more of such initiatives.
DeleteA great initiative!
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DeleteVery well-written :) This is definitely a great initiative. I feel so sorry for the children in rural areas who are deprived of the basic amenities in their school. This campaign is a ray of hope.
ReplyDeleteYou are right, it is a ray of hope. And hope we have more such initiatives.
DeleteIt is a great initiative, I have studied in a Government aided school where the student fee was only INR 5. So I so understand the need for such initiatives to help build infrastructure and amenities. Nice post.
ReplyDeleteYes, we need to help to build these schools. Thanks for sharing your views.
DeleteThat's a fab initiative...
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DeleteNice to read, Great initiative
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DeleteIt's a great initiative. I watched the interview where girl was telling Mr. Ganguli, How their school has changed (positively) within 3 years..
ReplyDeleteSuch things are pure bliss. Wish you get to hear many such stories down the line.
DeleteThe right initiative and serving the noble cause, Saru! Each individual around us is an embodiment of certain original skills and expressions which if allowed to come out freely do their own good to the world in general.. For that to happen in the right spirit, the individual should be a full grown up individual with a basic foundation which the schooling of younger times really provides that..A good Post!
ReplyDeleteYou are right, Sir. Basic education is very important and is a right.
DeleteSupport my school is doing incredible work on providing basic facilities in our schools which makes future leaders
ReplyDeleteTrue that, Cifar.
DeleteGreat initiative
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DeleteA powerful initiative and like the concept of Model Schools. More power to you for this post and NDTV as always.
ReplyDeleteYes, more power to such campaigns.
DeleteMore such MNCs should come forward and initiate such campaigns... :-)
ReplyDeleteTrue that, Maniparna. :)
DeleteA very good initiative.
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DeleteSee now THIS initiative is SO MUCH MORE Important that what usually goes on in our nation .. my best wishes to all who are working so hard ...
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Yes, best wishes and all our support.
DeleteA noteworthy cause. We need more of education.
ReplyDeleteTrue that!
DeleteAlready done the Donation. Thumbs up :)
ReplyDeleteThank you! :)
DeleteThanks!
ReplyDeleteAgreed! We really need to create such awareness about proper school and infrastructure development in our society.
ReplyDeleteLoved your post! Was educative, encouraging and inspiring.
Do read my views on the same on my blog & share your views.
Amreen
Sure and thanks for gracing this blog with your presence. :)
DeleteThat's a great initiative. I am sure one step at a time each of us can make a difference :).
ReplyDeleteTrue that! :)
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