I would have chosen this title for an article had it been about child labour. But this time I am writing for education, a right for every child. According to 88th amendment of Indian constitution, Sarva Shiksha Abhiyaan, education becomes the right and duty of every child. But now education is becoming a burden to such an extent that it is leading to the breakdown of mental, … [Read more...]
The Grieving Mothers Of India
The total number of untraced children in the country has increased by 84% from 2013 to 2015. In her cramped one room house in the Pratap Vihar area of Outer Delhi, a mother holding a worn picture of her daughter Janvi, incessantly keeps saying the colour of her daughter’s clothing. “Pink frock with red flowers”, she repeats to everyone who visits her home. This was what her … [Read more...]
How This Group Of Young People Skipped Christmas To Bring A Smile To 120 Kids
Christmas was never spent better. This year I decided to do something different. On the evening before the 25th, I got a call from my brother who is admitted to the freshman year of an engineering college, asking me to join them for the next day. My brother and his friends - about 40 of them, after passing out, decided to materialize an idea proposed by one of the parents … [Read more...]
Kids + (Missing) Shauchalayas In India: A Miserable And Fatal Combination
Though India is becoming a leading political and economic power, basic health amenities is a major challenge yet to be accomplished. Basic health and sanitation facilities like toilets are still a distant reality for many in India. On 22nd March 2013, when UNICEF observed world malnutrition day, the organisation pointed out that India has contributed to over 24% of under five … [Read more...]
A note from a mom whose son has ADHD – If schools in Delhi turn their back on me, who will help?
Orders are orders and commands must be respected; that is what I was taught as a kid. I did that too; I obeyed my parents and elders. I did everything to please them and I respected them Now, I am a mother of a naughty boy, who is aged eight years. Frequently, I see him not following direct instructions. I usually have to tell him 9 to 10 times or more to leave his video … [Read more...]