Entire country is getting upset over the lack of proper care being taken during Mid Day Meal at schools . However things are also different in many schools which are in remote pockets of Koraput district . Such was an experience at Paraja Pondi in Koraput block when I went there couple of days back . Children washed their hands with soap with the teacher pouring water ( the school does not have a water source in the campus and water is precious) .
Then children are seated properly on the verandah on the mats like we sit at home . The cook who was serving food to children was asking the children if it was OK . Then children folded their hands and offered prayer before taking food . It was something unusual in many government schools and I felt so happy . Learnt that the practice was initiated by the previous teacher and currently being practised in letter and spirit by the newly appointed teacher . Congrats to the initiator and to the one who takes it forward . Great ...
Then children are seated properly on the verandah on the mats like we sit at home . The cook who was serving food to children was asking the children if it was OK . Then children folded their hands and offered prayer before taking food . It was something unusual in many government schools and I felt so happy . Learnt that the practice was initiated by the previous teacher and currently being practised in letter and spirit by the newly appointed teacher . Congrats to the initiator and to the one who takes it forward . Great ...
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