Rahul
Age: 16
“I am in Class 10 now. I like Maths, it’s engaging. I hate all other subjects. I had to quit studying in between because we had no money. The school I was studying in was demanding a lot more money. My parents sell vegetables just around the corner. My mother sits at the cart in the morning and my father sits in the evening. I help them as much as I can at the cart by attending to customers, breaking the vegetables, etc. I am the oldest son; I have three siblings who are all studying in a government school. I dropped out from regular schooling because the admission process was tedious. I was made to run from pillar to post for unnecessary signatures and documents. I was studying in a hostel in Rajasthan till Class 9. I used to miss my parents. I moved here in the hope of going to a school that isn’t as expensive and because I could stay with my family. My parents often tell me that I should focus on studying so that I don’t have to sell vegetables for a livelihood. I want to study because I don’t want to become a gunda, awara (goon). I want to become a policeman when I grow up. I like the idea of beating up goons.”
– As told to Tania Goklany. She met Rahul at Samiksha Shiksha Sanstha in Delhi’s Sangam Vihar.
Dear sir,
I wish to help financially.
Thanks
Hi,
Thank you for extending support to Rahul. However, as a policy, NDTV doesn’t collect funds directly, on behalf of an individual or organisation. For further details, you can directly get in touch with Samiksha Shiksha Sanstha, the trust Rahul belongs to, at this no. – 9555712190. You could also email at mehtabhussain23@gmail.com. The role of NDTV is only restricted to that of a facilitator between the intending donors and Rahul, and that NDTV is only promoting the initiative on a best efforts basis.
Let me know how can i help this child.
Hi,
Thank you for extending support to Rahul. However, as a policy, NDTV doesn’t collect funds directly, on behalf of an individual or organisation. For further details, you can directly get in touch with Samiksha Shiksha Sanstha, the trust Rahul belongs to, at this no. – 9555712190. You could also email at mehtabhussain23@gmail.com. The role of NDTV is only restricted to that of a facilitator between the intending donors and Rahul, and that NDTV is only promoting the initiative on a best efforts basis.
I would like to help. Please suggest way.
Hi,
Thank you for extending support to Rahul. However, as a policy, NDTV doesn’t collect funds directly, on behalf of an individual or organisation. For further details, you can directly get in touch with Samiksha Shiksha Sanstha, the trust Rahul belongs to, at this no. – 9555712190. You could also email at mehtabhussain23@gmail.com. The role of NDTV is only restricted to that of a facilitator between the intending donors and Rahul, and that NDTV is only promoting the initiative on a best efforts basis.
Kindly let me know his month fees for school or annually. ASAP.
Hi,
Thank you for extending support to Rahul. However, as a policy, NDTV doesn’t collect funds directly, on behalf of an individual or organisation. For further details, you can directly get in touch with Samiksha Shiksha Sanstha, the trust Rahul belongs to, at this no. – 9555712190. You could also email at mehtabhussain23@gmail.com. The role of NDTV is only restricted to that of a facilitator between the intending donors and Rahul, and that NDTV is only promoting the initiative on a best efforts basis.
I will support your education paying tuition fees, and buying books,dresses etc.within my limits provided you pass your exams and study well. Please contact me with more details like the class you are studying,the location and other particulars of the school etc
Hi,
Thank you for extending support to Rahul. However, as a policy, NDTV doesn’t collect funds directly, on behalf of an individual or organisation. For further details, you can directly get in touch with Samiksha Shiksha Sanstha, the trust Rahul belongs to, at this no. – 9555712190. You could also email at mehtabhussain23@gmail.com. The role of NDTV is only restricted to that of a facilitator between the intending donors and Rahul, and that NDTV is only promoting the initiative on a best efforts basis.
In what way I can help Rahul to continue his studies.
Hi,
Thank you for extending support to Rahul. However, as a policy, NDTV doesn’t collect funds directly, on behalf of an individual or organisation. For further details, you can directly get in touch with Samiksha Shiksha Sanstha, the trust Rahul belongs to, at this no. – 9555712190. You could also email at mehtabhussain23@gmail.com. The role of NDTV is only restricted to that of a facilitator between the intending donors and Rahul, and that NDTV is only promoting the initiative on a best efforts basis.
Education is only thing which can change a Nation’s mindset, break old dark orthodox and rusted useless believes in light of education.
Great attempt indeed! I would like to help brilliant and motivated kids in their education.
There should be help to promote education and eradicating poverty in India. Keeping special seats for low cast is like throwing a bait and ignoring the root cause of the problem. If we wish to see the change, we must work together to help educate and empower everyone to eliminate the curse of poverty.