Shiksha Sopan Annual Program

Day & Date : 13th Jan,08 a Beautiful and sunny Sunday.
Event : Shiksha Sopan Annual function by small kids
Place : The GPN Mahavidyalaya, Barasirohi, Kanpur.

Shiksha Sopan was started in 2001 by a bunch of IITK students in order to impart education to the children in the nearby villages, Barasirohi village being one of them. I have joined this group recently and I try to go to one of these centers once a week (although not a very significant amount of time). The kids who generally come to this center includes those who are a regular school-goer and those who are not! There are children of various age groups. I think it ranges from 4-15yrs. I am especially inclined towards the smaller age group, reason being, their innocence, their questions which come without any hesitation, their freedom to show their liking for others, for example one day a small girl simply came over and told me that she likes me a lot. She is very sweet too! I am not being biased but she 'radiates' innocence, really!!

So that Sunday they were all prepared and decked up for the annual function. There were many group dance, drama, fashion show and the occasion was graced by Prof. S Khandekar and his PhD supervisor from Germany. The dramas were very nicely presented on common social issues. It was really great to see small children giving such big messages to the society on social issues.

Great experience for me and a lovely bright Sunday.