Ghanshyam- Village Turoli, Block Farkarpur, District Vaharahaj, Uttar Pradesh Ghanshyam primarily reports on issues related to caste and livelihood security. Ghanshyam shed his surname to shed himself of caste affiliation. Growing up, his family was unable to access government services because of their caste. When an upper caste landlord grabbed his family’s land, his family was denied government assistance to…

Ghanshyam

Kodahi village, Bahraich district, Uttar Pradesh | Ghanshyam

"I want more teachers to be appointed in this school so that we can all study," says Gaurav, a student in the 5th grade of this primary school. In the absence of the required number of teachers, there is complete chaos here. According to the Right to Education Act 2009, there should be 1 teacher for every 30 students at a primary school. By that logic, there should be at least 16 here.

Further, of the 8 classrooms here barely any can actually be used because they are falling apart.

Call to Action: Please call the Basic Education Officer of Bahraich District on +91 9453004135 and ask him to ensure that more teachers are appointed at this school.