Vinay Education Centre

Our centre is at D 19 Govind Vihar, right on Faizabad Road. We’re pretty close to the Chinhat Tiraha, which is a major landmark for anyone living on this side of Lucknow. Being near the crossroads means there is always a lot of movement outside. You can hear the rickshaws and the buses all day long. The building is a regular house that we’ve converted for classes. It gives it a bit of a more home-like feeling rather than a cold institution. We have several rooms set up for different groups. It’s not always perfectly tidy because we have so many students coming and going, leaving bags and books around. We try to keep the place cool during the peak summer months, but it’s a constant battle with the heat. We don’t have any flashy advertisements or big marketing plans. Most people just find us because they live in Govind Vihar or pass by on Faizabad Road. We spend our days planning lessons and talking to parents about how their kids are doing. It’s basic, hard work. Sometimes the chai stall nearby is our main source of breaks. We’ve grown fond of this spot over the years. It’s got a bit of a rough edge to it, like any busy area, but it’s where we belong. We just keep the doors open and help whoever walks in needing a bit of extra help with their studies.