Laxmi Barah (Degree) College

This college is located in Aul, which is part of the Kendrapara district. It’s a quiet area, and the college provides a place for students from the surrounding villages to continue their education after finishing school. The building is simple and spread out across the grounds. We have a lot of open space, which is nice when the weather is good. You’ll see students sitting on the steps or under the trees talking between their lectures. The library is one of the most used rooms, even if the books are a bit older. We don’t have the latest technology in every corner, but we have what’s necessary for the degree courses we offer. Life here moves at a slower pace than in the big cities. The teachers mostly live nearby and have been part of the college for a long time. They know the challenges the students face coming from rural backgrounds. We have a small canteen that serves tea and snacks, which is usually the busiest spot during the mid-day break. There isn't any fancy marketing here. We are just a local college trying to help the youth in Kendrapara get their degrees so they can find work or move on to higher studies elsewhere. It’s a humble place, and we are just here to serve this specific community. The gates stay open until late afternoon when the last bus leaves the main road.