India got freedom more than sixty years ago from British rule
but still we lack behind other developing countries in terms of literacy plus
other economic and development factors. Our country has majority of young
population who are going to be future of the nation but still we are not able
to focus on providing everyone with basic education so that they can understand
their responsibility towards the nation. It is found that education and
literacy are primary factors in nation growth and development. I always feel
that uneducated people in India are unaware of their rules and rights due to
lack of education. Sometimes this leads to their exploitation when middlemen
take advantage of them. Hence, we need to take some important steps to
eliminate or reduce the illiteracy rate in India.
There is a need to bring in change in the mindset of the
people so that there are no cases of child labor.Girls should not only be
responsible for household chores but they should also get equal opportunity in
terms of education. I consider it is important for everyone below the certain
age should go to school and get basic minimum education. Though our government
has started various policies which encourages parents to send their child to
school but still they are not been implemented properly. Education should be
the top priority for the government other than just fulfilling basic needs of
water, housing and cloth.
It is important for society to understand their role in
eradication of illiteracy. It is great to know that a non government
organisation has taken a big step by setting up Varanasi boat school. This
school is set up to focus on giving education to poor street children who
cannot afford school fees. Varanasi boat school teaching
environment is extraordinary as learning is fun here. The classes are conducted
in ideal environment on floating boats across Ganges River. I like this
innovative idea where main focus is on getting education and it does not matter
whether there is a proper school building or a permanent address. Slowly and
steadily school is rising and as a citizen of this country, we need to come
forward and help these students. All our contribution would help in providing
school children with educational toys, stationery, painting kit and computer
etc which can help them in doing their homework and learn after school hours.
Further it can help in makeover of the school interiors and adding books
in school library. It is the time to stand for this social cause and be
part of this great journey
of doing right things in life. I guess if we contribute to
this great cause then it will lead to magical transformation in life of these
poor children.
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