Shantiniketan Girls Inter College

If you go to the Naubasta area of Kanpur, you'll find us. Shantiniketan Girls Inter College is a local landmark for the people living around here. It’s an old-fashioned kind of school building with corridors that have seen a lot of students pass through over the years. The morning assembly is usually the loudest part of the day, with all the girls lined up in the courtyard. Kanpur is a dusty city, and Naubasta is no different, so we are always sweeping the floors to keep things tidy. We have classrooms for different grades, and the teachers are usually busy marking papers in the staff room between their classes. It’s a straightforward environment. We don't have air conditioning or anything fancy like that, just the usual fans and open windows to let the breeze in. Most of the staff live in the 208021 area, so we are all neighbors in a way. When the school day ends, the streets around the college get very crowded with cycles and rickshaws. It’s just a normal part of life here. We focus on getting through the syllabus and making sure the students are prepared for their boards. It’s hard work, but it’s what we do every day. We also spend time checking the registers and making sure the furniture is in good shape. It’s not flashy, but it works for the community here in Naubasta.