Shri G M Balika I College

Shri G M Balika I College is located in the Moh-Baniyan area of Awagarh, which is in the Etah district. It’s a school for girls and we’ve been part of this community for quite a while. The building isn't brand new, but it's where everything happens. We have classrooms that get a lot of sunlight, and the courtyard is where the girls gather during the break. In a place like Etah, things move at a certain speed. We don't have any big corporate offices. The principal’s office is right there near the entrance, and you can usually hear the sound of lessons being read out loud. We deal with the usual stuff like registration, keeping track of attendance, and making sure the exams go smoothly. The local families know us well. It’s a simple setup. We don't use big words to describe what we do. We just teach. Sometimes the dust from the road gets inside, and we have to sweep more often than we’d like. Being in Awagarh means we are close to the local markets, so there's always a bit of noise from outside. But inside, it’s all about the books and the students. We focus on the basic education that every girl here needs. It’s an honest place where we all know each other by name. We just keep the doors open and do our bit for the town. It is a quiet but steady existence.