Patiala’s Bamboo School Initiative: A Game-Changer for Children of Kiln Workers
Kanwar Inder Singh/ royalpatiala.in News/ August 7,2024
Deputy Commissioner Patiala Shaukat Ahmed Parray inaugurated a temporary bamboo school today in the village of Masingan, Devigarh. This initiative aims to connect education with the environment for the children of kiln workers, who are often deprived of schooling. Additional Deputy Commissioner (General) Kanchan also attended the inauguration.
Deputy Commissioner Parray highlighted that the bamboo school, located directly on the kiln site, aims to provide children with both educational and environmental awareness. He emphasized that this initiative will not only promote education but also foster an understanding of environmental sustainability among the children.
Encouraging the students, Deputy Commissioner Parray remarked that everyone deserves an opportunity and that those who make the most of it can achieve success. He stressed the importance of preserving the opportunity provided by this new school.
He explained that every year, workers from various parts of the country migrate to Patiala with their families to work in the kilns, and during this period, their children are often deprived of education. To address this issue, the district administration has established this bamboo school in Masingan village, where the Education Department is actively teaching the children. He also mentioned that children from three nearby kilns are attending the school.
Deputy Commissioner Parray noted that while the parents work at the kilns, their children remain idle due to a lack of educational facilities. The temporary bamboo school seeks to rectify this situation and has already seen a positive response, with around 100 children currently receiving education. He announced plans to establish similar schools at other kilns across the Patiala district.
The Deputy Commissioner praised the Education Department teachers for their dedication and efforts to create a safe and comfortable learning environment in the bamboo classroom, which was set up with support from the District Red Cross Society.
Patiala’s Bamboo School Initiative: A Game-Changer for Children of Kiln Workers. Geeta, a kiln worker, shared her inspiring story of working hard to support her daughter’s education, who has completed her B.Com and is pursuing further studies.
In attendance at the event were District Education Officer Parminder Kaur, Deputy District Education Officer Manwinder Kaur Bhullar, Secretary District Red Cross Pritpal Singh Sidhu, DDF Nidhi Malhotra, District Child Protection Officer Dr. Saina Kapoor, Gurpreet Singh Guri, Kiln Owner Tarsem Chand, Kiln Association President Harsh, BPEO Baljit Kaur, Jagjit Singh Walia, Lakhwinder Singh Kauli, Dr. Narinder Singh, and other distinguished officials.
