Swami Vivekananda Manab Sambal Vikas (Junior) College

This junior college is located in Chaudkulat, which is in the Kendrapara district. It is a quiet place compared to the big cities. We have been operating here for several years, providing a place for students to continue their studies after high school. The building is a simple structure that fits in with the local houses and shops. We don't have fancy lobbies or air conditioning. It’s just classrooms with wooden benches and whiteboards. The students come from the surrounding villages, often walking or taking cycles. We spend our days preparing for exams and making sure the students are following their courses. The area is quite green, and it gets very quiet once the afternoon classes are over. We are just a small group of people trying to keep things organized. It’s not a big corporate operation. We have to deal with the usual things like fixing the roof or painting the walls every few years. The staff room is always full of tea cups and stacks of papers. People in Kendrapara know where we are located in Chaudkulat. We open the gates early and close them once the last student leaves. It is a very normal, everyday kind of place. We just focus on the daily routine and getting the work done. It’s a steady life here in the college, and we don't worry about sounding fancy.