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Indian Express
a day ago
- General
- Indian Express
This school in Gujarat village has just one student, and two teachers
Bhurbhendi village in the tribal dominated Dang district of Gujarat has a population of around 200 residents. The village also has a three-roomed primary school run by the district panchayat. The main room of the school is accessed by a narrow pathway. Here, a student is seated on the floor, intently listening to the teacher, Dilip Patel, who is sitting on a chair. This child is the only student at this school, which, apart from Patel, has one more teacher. The village is situated on the border of Gujarat and Maharashtra with most villagers working as farm labourers in different districts and talukas. The school, which imparts education from nursery (Bal Vatika) to Class 5 in Gujarati medium, used to be flooded with students earlier. However, with the parents of the students moving to other places for work, the student strength started trickling down over the years, reducing to only one student, who studies in Class 5, this academic year, said authorities. At present, both the teachers impart education to this lone student. On the other hand, there is a staff crunch of over 150 teachers in several government primary schools in Dang, said a source in the district primary education office. Dang district has a total of 377 government primary schools in different villages, with 39,000 students. There are 1,107 teachers serving in the primary section schools, from Class 1 to 5, and 508 in upper primary schools, from Class 6 to 8. 'Last year, there were five students – two in upper primary and three in lower primary. Two students shifted to the ashram school in Vaghai while two others had moved to other talukas. Presently, there is a single student, Krunal Bhoye. There are two teachers. We will have to transfer one of the teachers to a neighbouring village school,' District Primary Education Officer Vijay Deshmukh told The Indian Express. Deshmukh said the authorities had asked Mukesh Bhoye, Krunal's father, to get his son shifted to the neighbouring Nagarpada village school, around one-and-a-half kilometres away, but he refused. 'So, in this academic year, there is only one student in Bhurbhendi village school at present. For the last two years, there have been no new admissions in Balvatika. The school was built a long time ago. Earlier, a large number of students used to study here, but as time went by, people migrated to different talukas and districts, and the strength of students also went down,' said Deshmukh.
Time of India
a day ago
- Politics
- Time of India
NCP to reach out to OBCs through Mandal Yatra
Nagpur: The Nationalist Congress Party (Sharad Pawar) is planning to reach out to the OBC voters for the upcoming local self-government body elections in the state by organising a Mandal Yatra in various districts of the state. Sharad Pawar, who was the chief minister when the Mandal Commission recommendations for OBC reservations were implemented in Maharashtra, will flag off the yatra from Variety Chowk in Nagpur on August 9. Providing more information about the yatra at a press conference on Thursday, former home minister Anil Deshmukh said that Sharad Pawar has made significant contributions to OBC reservation. "It is important that people know this. The Mandal Commission recommnedations wer implemented to provide justice to the OBC community. However, those in the power now in the country and state had then opposed the Commission and organised the Kamandal Yatra," he said. Deshmukh stressed that the purpose of this yatra is to present to the people in documentary form the "entire truth" about who came forward to implement the Mandal Commission recommendations and who opposed it. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Find out: this is how you clean your yoga mat! Kingdom Of Men Undo "This yatra will travel to different districts in the state," said Deshmukh and cited examples to claim "BJP's so-called Hindutva agenda is hindering OBC community's reservation and social justice issues". On revenue minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule's announcement about forming a committee for farmers' loan waiver, Deshmukh said the govt does not want to give any kind of loan waiver to farmers. "There is no govt policy for this, that's why a committee is being formed," he said and alleged that this committee's report will come before the 2029 elections. On Eknath Shinde's Delhi visit, Deshmukh said all is not well in the Mahayuti govt. "MLAs from BJP, Shinde and Ajitdada's groups are upset. Their own leaders privately say that fighting is going on among all three parties. That's why they constantly visit Delhi," said Deshmukh. On invitation to chief minister Devendra Fadnavis for the ongoing OBC convention in Goa, he said if those who opposed the Mandal Commission are being invited, the organisers should ask them such questions. Stay updated with the latest local news from your city on Times of India (TOI). Check upcoming bank holidays , public holidays , and current gold rates and s ilver prices in your area.
The Hindu
2 days ago
- Science
- The Hindu
Basavaraj Deshmukh, among 15, chosen for Basava Puraskar
Educationist and secretary of the Sharanabasaveshwar Vidya Vardhak Sangha Basavaraj S. Deshmukh has been selected for the Basava Puraskar instituted by the Bengaluru-based Basava Parishat. According to a communiqué from Basava Parishat, Mr. Deshmukh has been chosen in recognition of his outstanding contribution to education and also, social service. The award will be conferred on Saturday at the Kondajji Basappa Auditorium in Bengaluru. The award ceremony will be held in the presence of Sri Shivarathri Desikendra Mahaswamiji of Suttur, Mysuru. The former Supreme Court judge N. Santosh Hegde will preside over the function. Labour Minister Santosh Lad, Shivamogga Lok Sabha member B.Y. Raghavendra and Harpanahalli MLA M.P. Latha Mallikarjun, among others, will attend the event. Mr. Deshmukh will be honoured alongside other distinguished recipients of the Basava Puraskar, including the former Chairman of ISRO A.S. Kiran Kumar for his contribution to space science, Almitra Patel for environmental conservation, Ravivarma Kumar for contribution to the field of law, the former Minister S.R. Patil for contribution to education and cooperation and Umashree for theatre and cinema. In all, 15 eminent personalities from various fields have been selected for this year's Basava Puraskar. Leaders and faculty members of the Sharanabasaveshwar Vidya Vardhak Sangha expressed their joy and pride over Mr. Deshmukh's selection. Eighth Mahadasoha Peethadhipati of Sharnbasveshwar Samsthan Sharnbaswappa Appaji, chairperson of the sangha Dakshayini Avvaji, Vice-Chancellor of Sharnbasva University Anilkumar Bidve, Registrar S. G. Dollegoudar and Dean Lakshmi Patil Maka have all congratulated Mr. Deshmukh for this honour.
News18
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
What Does Divya Deshmukh Do When Not Playing Chess? Read To Find Out
Last Updated: Deshmukh, who rewrote history books with her FIDE Women's World Cup title, touched up on what she likes to do beyond the board in an exclusive interaction. Teenage Indian chess wiz GM Divya Deshmukh, who rewrote history books with her FIDE Women's World Cup 2025 title in Batumi with her win over compatriot Humpy Koneru in the final, opened up on her iconic triumph and more in an EXCLUSIVE with News18 on Wednesday. The 19-year-old, who edged out Koneru in a tie-breaker after the two settled for a couple of draws in the classical format of the game, touched up on what she likes to do beyond the board in a candid interaction. 'When I am not playing chess, I listen to music," Deshmukh revealed. 'I also like getting into physcial sports such as tennis," the GM added. Deshmukh had a double delight at the flagship event in Georgia as she also earned the title of Grandmaster on the back of her crown in Batumi. Deshmukh received $50,000 in prize money along with the coveted trophy. More importantly, her victory granted her the title of Grandmaster, making her India's 88th Grandmaster in chess history. Deshmukh also stated that she tries to block out external noise, and meditation helps her cope with the pressure of top-level sport. Deshmukh defeated fellow compatriot GM Dronavalli Harika and Tan Zhongyi of China on her way to the final, demonstrating poise and patience throughout the campaign. Deshmukh said she took it one game at a time and only started thinking about winning the title after reaching the final. Deshmukh returned to her hometown, Nagpur, to a hero's welcome. The Chess fraternity united to celebrate her incredible accomplishment as she became the first Indian woman to win the coveted title. view comments Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
News18
3 days ago
- Sport
- News18
Divya Deshmukh Calls Chess World Cup Win 'Test Of Resilience', Hopes 'Vishy Sir Is Happy'
Last Updated: The 19-year-old from Nagpur opened up on her historic title-winning run in Georgia, which earned her the Grandmaster title in addition to the FIDE Women's World Cup crown. Teenage Indian Chess prodigy Divya Deshmukh, who scripted history by becoming the first woman from the nation to clinch the FIDE Women's World Cup, opened up on the triumph in an EXCLUSIVE with News18. The 19-year-old from Nagpur, who also earned the title of Grandmaster on the back of her crown in Batumi, expressed that the success hasn't completely sunk in yet and revealed how the even in Georgia was one of the most nerve-wrecking ones she has participated in. 'I have not had time to sink in the win," said the teenage GM. 'It was by far the most difficult and longest tournament. It was a do or die situation and a test of resilience," she added. Divya revealed that she was focused on making it to the summit clash throughout the duration of the tournament and once she secured her berth in the championship bout, she had just one objective in mind. Deshmukh got the better of another compatriot, GM Dronavalli Harika, and Tan Zhongyi of China en route to her final as the teenager demonstrated poise and patience throughout the campaign. Deshmukh got the better of her senior compatiot Koneru Humpy in the title clash to seal the victory and everything that goes with it. 'Until i reached finals, I was trying to just give my best everyday and when I reached finals, my goal was only to win this final," the GM said. 'Playing Against Koneru Humpy – Playing with her was not new for me. She is an incredible player. I was nervous after first round." Deshmukh was accompanied by her mother, who stood by her ward throught the tournament, much like she has done so for the entiriety of her daughter's fledgling career, and the wunderkind from Nagpur expressed her gratitude to her mum while also acknowledging her entire family and her coach. 'I thank my mother, coach and my family," Deshmukh added. view comments First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
