Maa Shakuntala Girls College

Our college is located in Nath Bhanjan, right in the heart of Mau. If you know Uttar Pradesh 275101, you know it can get quite crowded and loud outside. Inside the walls of Maa Shakuntala Girls College, it is a bit more orderly. We have been here for the girls in this area for a good while. The rooms are basic, just desks and boards, nothing too flashy. Most of the students come from the nearby towns and villages. They arrive in the morning, some walking and some taking the local transport. We see them carrying their books and talking about their lessons under the shade of the building. The teachers here are mostly local people too. We understand the families and the way things work around Mau. It is an honest place. There are no fancy elevators or air conditioning in every corner, just fans spinning and windows open for the breeze. Sometimes the power goes out, and we just wait it out while continuing with the day. The courtyard gets busy during lunch when everyone sits together. It is a simple setup but it works for what we need. When classes are over, the streets outside get full again as the girls head back to their homes. It’s a steady routine we have followed for years. We keep the office open for any paperwork that needs doing until the sun goes down.