Thursday, August 29, 2013

Homely MDM in Paraja Pondi School of Koraput block

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 ...

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