Zilla Parishad Primary School

Zilla Parishad Primary School is located in Khandala, which is a small part of Akola, 444103. This is a government school, so things are very straightforward here. The building is older, with the kind of thick walls that stay cool even when the sun is beating down on the playground. We don't have many shiny gadgets or air conditioners. Instead, we have big blackboards and wooden desks that have been used by many generations of local kids. You can find us quite easily because everyone in the village knows where the school is. The day usually begins with a simple prayer in the courtyard. We spend a lot of our time making sure the children are actually coming to class and that their notebooks are in good shape. There’s a kitchen area where the mid-day meals are prepared, and you can usually smell the rice cooking by mid-morning. It’s a very grounded atmosphere. We don't have a marketing team or a fancy website. If someone wants to know something, they just walk through the gate and ask the teacher standing near the door. The floor is made of hard stone, and it’s seen a lot of wear over the years. We keep things running on a tight budget, focusing on the basics of reading and writing. It’s a humble place, but it’s always full of life from the local families who live around Khandala and depend on us every day.