Notebooks for village students

RAC Umbergaon, RID 3060, in collaboration with their parent RC Umbergaon, implemented its Project Shikshan Drashti (Vision for Education) at the Ashram Shala School in Karambele, Umbergaon.

The clubs distributed 70 dozen notebooks (a total of 840 books) to schoolchildren, aiming to help them in their learning journey. The morning began with interaction between Rotaractors, Rotarians and the school community.

“Excitement filled the classrooms as children received their sets of notebooks, many holding them close with wide smiles,” said Rishi Mehta, the club president.

Teachers expressed their appreciation for the timely support, noting how essential such resources are in rural schools where families often struggle to afford stationery. “This project is close to our heart because access to something as simple as a notebook can make a big difference in a child’s education,” says Mehta. “We want to ensure that no student feels held back due to lack of resources. The happiness we saw today is a reminder that even small gestures can inspire children to dream bigger.”

One of the teachers remarked that the distribution would help reduce the burden on parents and keep students motivated to attend school regularly.