Young Doctor Transforms Chambal Ravines with Smart School Initiative

fast Summary:

• A campaign titled ‘Save Rajghat Campaign’, led by Ashwani Parashar, 28, aims to improve living conditions in Rajghat village located in Rajasthan’s Chambal ravines.
• Teh village previously lacked basic infrastructure and government scheme benefits due to its municipal limits location.
• Initial efforts under the campaign brought electricity to the village of 350 boatmen-dominated population.
• International assistance was provided by the Indian-Norwegian Community through crowdfunding for infrastructure development via their project Saksham.
• A dilapidated primary school has been reconstructed into a smart school designed like train coaches, with two classrooms, an office room, and a smart board.
• School enrollment has increased to over 30 students; new admissions commenced on July 1 following upgrades that reduced student dropouts.
• Future goals include building motorable roads, access to clean water, and establishing a functional hospital.

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