At 21, Assam’s Uttam Teron was simply as abnormal as anybody. However his life turned when he got here throughout some youngsters taking part in within the mud as an alternative of going to highschool.
To coach these youngsters, he transformed his cowshed right into a classroom and began educating them at no cost. Later in 2003, with Rs 800 in his pocket, the BSc graduate turned his classroom right into a non-profit faculty referred to as Parijat Academy.
Because the phrase unfold, extra mother and father began sending their youngsters. Right now, together with 22 skilled lecturers, the 47-year-old educates practically 400 youngsters from 20 villages at no cost.
Uttam constructed the Parijat Academy on his ancestral property. The college runs courses from nursery to Class 10 affiliated with the Assam State Board. There may be additionally a hostel for kids from distant locations.
Other than offering formal training in Assamese, Hindi, English, Social Science, and Maths to the youngsters, the institute teaches varied crafts to upskill underprivileged children. They’re skilled in laptop studying, stitching, handloom, sports activities, and dance.
Uttam receives assist from people in addition to organisations to run the varsity. Nevertheless it hasn’t been straightforward. He collects pencils, old skool baggage, outdated books, and even inexperienced greens and rice from individuals to maintain his faculty.
“Solely with training can the underprivileged dwell a lifetime of dignity,” he says.
Watch his inspirational work right here:
Edited by Pranita Bhat
