Young Doctor’s Campaign Transforms Chambal Ravines with Smart School Initiative

Speedy Summary

• Campaign Origin: A unique initiative by Ashwani Parashar, a 28-year-old medico, has improved infrastructure and educational facilities in Rajghat village, located in Rajasthan’s Chambal ravines.
• Previously Poor Conditions: Rajghat was deprived of basic infrastructure and did not benefit from government schemes due to its placement within municipal limits.
• International Support: the Indian-Norwegian Community from Oslo, Norway participated via crowdfunding under the project Saksham.
• Smart School Establishment:

– An old single-room primary school was converted into a smart school with two classrooms, an office room, and a verandah modeled after train coaches.
– A smart board installation reduced student dropouts; admissions have increased past 30 students since July 1.

• Infrastructure Improvements for Dignity Goals:

– Electricity supply has been introduced.
– Future plans include clean drinking water facilities, motorable roads, and a fully functional hospital for villagers.

• Population Demographics: Rajghat is inhabited primarily by boatmen employed as daily-wage laborers. Bollywood films Bandit Queen and Paan Singh Tomar were shot nearby.

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