While schools remain shut, this school bus in Kerala continues operation
The Hindu
As elsewhere in the country, their schools have remained shut since the previous academic year. But that has not stopped these kids from enjoying a morning ride on a school bus and having fun in the c
As elsewhere in the country, their schools have remained shut since the previous academic year. But that has not stopped these kids from enjoying a morning ride on a school bus and having fun in the classrooms, before returning home a few hours later Since the previous academic year, about 23 students, who belong to the Malampandaram tribe in the Sabarimala forests, have been dependent on this school bus service to attend their daily classes. The service, operated by by the Government Tribal LP School in Attathodu, transports these kids to an Anganwadi here, which now serves as a study centre. According to S.S. Sudheer, Tribal Development Officer, Pathanamthitta, the service reaches out to students from the Palappally – Chalakkayam stretch, who face great difficulty in accessing the virtual classes by the state. “Considering their location inside the forests and nomadic character, most of these families do not have even access to power supply, let alone internet or the devices to attend these classes. For the time being, offering daily transportation is the only option that we have'', pointed out the official.More Related News