Jamini Kant B. Ed College

If you’re driving down the NH-33 highway between Jamshedpur and Ghatshila, you’ll find us near Salboni. It’s a bit away from the main rush of Mango, but that’s actually nice for the students. We focus on training future teachers here. The college building sits right there where the road is always busy with trucks and cars passing by. Inside the gate, it’s a different world though. We have students coming in every day who want to learn how to manage a classroom. It’s a lot of practical work, not just sitting and reading. We spend our time preparing for workshops and making sure the practice teaching sessions are lined up. The dust from the highway can be a bit much sometimes, but we just sweep it out and keep going. Our rooms are basic but they serve the purpose well enough. You’ll often see groups of students sitting under the shade or in the common areas talking about their lesson plans. Being a B. Ed college means we’re always thinking about schools and kids, even though our students are adults. It’s a busy life here in Jamshedpur, trying to stay on top of the university requirements and helping everyone get through their courses. We don’t do anything fancy, just the daily routine of lectures and exams. It’s honest work and we’ve been at it for a good while now. Everyone here is just trying to do their best.