A government school teacher in Uttar Pradesh has gone the extra mile to enroll 40 children from a nomadic tribe into school, successfully weaning them away from begging for their livelihood. Sita Trivedi, a primary school teacher in Bajhera village, personally visited the houses of the children from the Kalabaj community and convinced their parents to send them to school. The Kalabaj community is one of the marginalized nomadic tribes in the state, whose members typically earn a living as acrobats or beggars.
Trivedi’s efforts were met with resistance from both the locals and the elders of the Kalabaj community. However, she persisted in her mission, visiting every house on several occasions to explain the importance of education. She shared inspiring stories of children from humble backgrounds who became successful professionals after receiving an education. Eventually, her efforts paid off, and today, 40 children from the Kalabaj community are enrolled in her school.
Despite successfully enrolling the children, Trivedi faced another challenge. Students from other communities initially refused to eat mid-day meals with the Kalabaj children, demonstrating discrimination. Trivedi intervened by calling the parents of the other children and urging them to discourage such behavior. With the support of parents, the issue was resolved, and the students began to eat meals together without discrimination.
Trivedi’s dedication to these children goes beyond enrolling them in school. She personally buys clothes and books for them, as many of their parents do not have enough money to provide these essentials. Her efforts have been commended by District Magistrate Umesh Pratap Singh, who hopes that these children will progress and contribute to society. The Basic Siksha Adhikari (BSA), Ranveer Singh, has taken note of Trivedi’s commendable efforts and hopes to see similar initiatives in other schools to ensure that no child in the district is denied an education.
By breaking barriers, Trivedi has not only provided the children with access to education but has also worked to eliminate caste-based discrimination in the community. Her efforts serve as an inspiration and a reminder of the transformative power of education.
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