Essays

The government of India has done a great deal to provide students with schools even in the most remote villages. Although most villages have schools, there are very few that can produce students who can compete with those who study at public schools in the big cities of the country.

There has to be a lot of work done towards building a strong base for students studying in these schools. Even though the parents of these children may be poor, the government has been providing free education for backward classes since a long time now. Yet a lost needs to be improved.

The buildings which house these village schools are sub-standard. Some have thatched houses converted into schools. Once the monsoon arrives, classes cannot be held.

The school has to be shut down and holidays may carry on for as long as the monsoon lasts. This causes a great deal of disturbance in the normal routine of study. Good, strong buildings need to be constructed. The number of teachers who agree to work in such schools is limited. Good teachers prefer to get jobs in cities.

Care should be taken to see that qualified teachers are paid well so that they may contribute to the improvement of schools in villages. More teachers are needed in each school so that they can pay individual attention to all the students.

Play grounds should be built. "A healthy body houses a healthy mind"- to keep this happening, the play grounds should be such that they suite very age group.

Gardening, craft, clay modeling, pottery etc. should be taught. This trains children to use their hands well and they become more creative and productive.

If education in village schools is thus improved, we will have schools producing Indians with an enthusiasm for life. They will be fully developed and whole personalities who can make India proud of them.