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Deccan Herald
4 days ago
- Deccan Herald
Lived experience: A summer school on the ground
Parents often explore distinctive activities to engage their young ones and encourage lesser screen time during summer vacations. A unique initiative, 'Makkala Bhavishya Bandi' provided several parents with an option worth considering. A 21-day travelling summer camp, it is undertaken by Parampare Parivara, an open learning community in Mysuru, in partnership with various like-minded sports, agriculture and culture as its highlights, this tour sets out to discover the 'real rural India'. This journey reflects the concept of the Kannada proverb, 'Desha suttu, kosha odu' (Explore the world and read books). The theme-based journey focusing mainly on sustainable development started with the idea that you have to see something to really understand it. It aims to expand the vision of participants, particularly those born at the end of Gen Z and the beginning of Gen Alpha. .Culture and conservation in the May 5 to May 21 this year, the expedition explored 21 taluks of Mysuru, Mandya and Chamarajanagar districts with 21 students. The participants found that it was not just a journey across taluks, but a profound inward journey that taught them lessons beyond textbooks and N, a first-year PUC student from Mellahalli in Mandya, says that the opportunity to visit B R hills helped her learn about the culture and traditions of tribal people. .Glimpse into rural participants discovered the real strength of rural India, through the lens of sustainable development, participatory governance and community engagement. The itinerary of the walking tours included experiencing the lifestyle, culture and tradition of an indigenous community in the tribal hamlets of B R hills; learning the importance of organic farming and seed banks with the local NGOs of Chamarajanagar; interacting with the entrepreneurs of cottage industries in K R Nagar; visiting local bodies like gram panchayats; discussions with organic farmers; travelling to heritage sites; a visit to a garadi mane, a military training camp and a goshale; getting hands-on experience in pottery in Nanjanagud; watching a community cricket tournament in Mysuru, and more. .Supreeth M S, founder of Parampare Parivara, says, 'This yatra was not just an event — it was a way of life. We have organised this for children and youths to travel, connect and raise awareness.' .The effort is part of a larger campaign. 'We believe by starting constructive efforts today, we can joyfully mark the year 2047 with a self-reliant, sustainable rural India, achieving re-migration and women's empowerment in harmony,' Supreeth a Class 9 student from Mellahalli, was excited by the 'dawn chorus' of birds. She has many things to share about the makkala bandi. She learned about different types of soil in their visit to Amrita Bhoomi, a space for farmers to build models of autonomy. The centre was conceptualised by farmer leader Professor M D Nanjudaswamy. .Anusha A, who is in Class 7, says, 'I found happiness in rare things in this camp, like interacting with new people, social service and visiting unexplored places.'.Mahatma Gandhi once said that the work of shaping an ideal village is a difficult task, in his book, Gram Swaraj. He goes on to say, 'But if one man can produce one ideal village, he will have provided a pattern not only for the whole country but perhaps for the whole world.' These small attempts take us closer to this goal.
Time of India
08-05-2025
- Time of India
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. Operation Sindoor Operation Sindoor: Several airports in India closed - check full list Did Pak shoot down Indian jets? What MEA said India foils Pakistan's attack on Jammu airport: What we know so far "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.
