Interesting to note that the poor and the deprived when provided access to resources, specially educational resources try to make the best possible use of it. In a field visit near Bangalore one kid from Class 7, said that he could repay the help done by ‘Padhaai’ in 3 years time as he was sure to get a decent job after he completed his class 10. He wanted to pick up a job first and do evening college to earn his fees and provide respite to his mom who has her tailoring business.
This article on Dr Mitras philosophy of Minimally Invasive Education certainly shows how private individuals like us can get involved to make a change in the community around us.