On a mission to bring back students to libraries
The Hindu
A teacher has helped set up dozens of libraries across Srikakulam district
A teacher’s initiative is helping thousands of students to have libraries in their villages in Srikakulam district.
Dabbiru Govinda Rao (53), working as a mathematics assistant at Zilla Parishad High School of Kintali village in Ponduru mandal of Srikakulam district strongly feels that academic studies alone would not ensure overall development of students. According to him, all children need to study epics, biographies of great leaders, and moral stories in order to develop all-round knowledge and a strong command over multiple languages. As many as 58 libraries were established in various places in the last five years through Mr. Govinda Rao’s efforts.
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