08-05-2025
Camp on Wheels: Children travel to explore K'taka appreciate culture, traditions
Mysuru: A unique summer camp on wheels, from Chamarajanagar and Mandya district, has been launched by
Parampare Parivara
, an open learning community in Mysuru. Unlike conventional summer camps, this initiative brings together students from different backgrounds, taking them to villages and historical sites.
The programme, called
Makkala Bhavishyada Bandi
, commenced on May 5 and will end on May programme began with students visiting the Rotary Club in Kollegal, Chamarajanagar, where they interacted with Mahima J Patel, daughter of former chief minister JH Patel. The camp activities include documenting historical sites, conducting group discussions, visiting voluntary organisations, understanding food security initiatives, self-sustainability, and awareness programmes for MS, who founded this initiative, describes it as a children & youth travelling reality camp.
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"During their travels, children will interact with and explore the indigenous lifestyle of that village and document the same, understanding the society," he a seventh-year student from a city school, is utilising this opportunity to learn about sustainable village lifestyles. "I am trying to find out what is required to empower our society," she a tenth-year student from JSS High School, Gowdahalli, the journey offers insights into village realities. "I am trying to know how we can work together to develop our villages," she student Akshatha from University of Mysore volunteers for the programme. "This is a movement that connects today's children with the dream of a better India by 2047. We are visiting 21 taluks during the summer camp. The way we are connecting with different people and their custom and traditions, and the exposure it gives us is precious. This journey brings together our rich traditions and hopes for a better future."On day three, these students visited Soligudi army site in Yelandur taluk. Army association members shared a glimpse of what it means to be a soldier. The students met Manikyam, a 1971 war veteran who also volunteered during the Kargil soldier Antonyappa shared stories of his army days with the students. He had served in Assam in 1961, and led a 20-man platoon. Students were informed that around 200 ex-servicemen live in Marathalli, and 60 village youth are currently serving in the Indian army.
