Correspondent
Guwahati, July 26, 2023: The Vidyanjali volunteer program has received an overwhelming response from the people of Assam, as enthusiastic volunteers come forward to support schools across the state. This noble initiative, led by the Ministry of Education, Government of India, aims to enhance the learning environment in schools with the help of individuals and organizations.
The key focus of Vidyanjali is to strengthen schools by involving the community and the private sector. It provides a platform for various stakeholders, including alumni, NGOs, professionals, retired teachers, and government officials, to offer voluntary services and resources to schools through the Vidyanjali portal.
Recognizing the importance of community involvement in improving primary and secondary schools, the State Government of Assam took a proactive step. The Mission Director of Samagra Siksha, Assam (SSA), issued a communication to the Deputy Commissioners of all districts, as well as the Principal Secretaries of BTR, NC Hills Autonomous Council, and Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council. The letter emphasized the urgent need for basic amenities such as desks, benches, ceiling fans, and water filters in government and provincialized schools. A significant requirement of 2,06,464 ceiling fans was identified to equip 31,353 elementary and 4,040 secondary schools.
In response to this call for assistance, Deputy Commissioners reached out to the community and school alumni, urging them to contribute ceiling fans to the schools in need.
State Education Minister Dr. Ranoj Pegu recently took to social media to share the heartening results of the initiative in Assam. Thanks to the collective efforts of volunteers, an impressive number of 1,00,964 ceiling fans, along with 2,978 exhaust fans, and 369 infrastructure items like ACR, toilets, boundary walls, solar panels, water tanks, and washbasins have been contributed. Additionally, there has been a remarkable offering of 18,316 other materials and 1,065 teaching and training services.
The success of the Vidyanjali volunteer program in Assam showcases the positive impact of community involvement and the shared vision of creating a conducive learning environment for students. The spirit of volunteerism continues to thrive as individuals and organizations unite to bring about a positive change in the education landscape of the state.