82-Year-Old Educator's Mobile School Brings Learning to 50 Tribal Kids in Kodaikanal
Educator Padmini, along with the My School Satya Surabhi initiative, launched a 'School on Wheels' program in 2024 to bring education to a tribal settlement in Kodaikanal, Tamil Nadu. Teachers began by building trust with local families and teaching children about hygiene and nutrition before introducing core academic subjects. The program started with around 25 children and has since grown to serve more than 50 first-generation learners. Between 20 and 25 of these children have gone on to enroll in full-time schools. The initiative was highlighted by The Better India as a significant grassroots effort to bridge educational gaps in remote communities.
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