THE JHARKHAND STORY NETWORK
Ranchi, Nov 26: For 38 girls and boys who were yet to be exposed to reputed educational institution, were enlightened as they spent four hours on the campus of St Xaviers College today. A day long educational visit was jointly organised by social outfit Pankhuri and St Xaviers College for underprivileged girls and boys of Government Middle School.
As soon as they entered the campus their joy was beyond imagination as they started moving to the auditorium where they sat and experienced as audience. All smartly dressed in school uniforms these students who never tasted the feel of education visited the college hostel, playground, library, gymnasium, sports zone with great enthusiasm.
“Sir, can we study in this college after our school as I want to be an IAS officer? My father who is a daily wage labourer can’t afford,” quipped Dharmika Kumari, an eighth grader with a glint in her eyes.
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Another eighth grader Ashish Oraon asked Prof BK Sinha, HOD of the Political Science department can he carry his preparations for IAS in his college library after completing his graduation from this college to which Sinha replied, “Why not. All of you are free to join our college after completing your std 10”.
This educational visit which exposed students to different lifestyles broadened the understanding of every aspect of college as students got first-hand exposure which was not possible during the normal classes.
However, after four hour tour of the college students were taken to the new cafeteria where they were given cakes then all visited the college’s old canteen for a delicious lunch followed by the distribution of fruits and sweets.
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This programme was made successful by Father Nabor Lakra, principal of St Xaviers College who took feedback from the underprivileged students and requested them to complete their education.
Present on the occasion were Manas Sahay, Vice President of DARAAD ENGICON PRIVATE LIMITED, Chairperson of Pankhuri Arti Sahuliyar, Treasurer Hazel Davis, Vice President Nehar K Das, well-known artist Deepankar Ghosh, principal of Govt middle school at Karamtoli Bariatu Sufia Khatoon and Sangeeta Singh.
