Saraswati Vidya Mandir

Down in Nursing Gali in the Churag area of Mandi, you will find Saraswati Vidya Mandir. It is tucked away in a spot that might be a bit hard to find if you aren't from around here, but the locals know it well. We have been here for a good number of years now. The school is a busy place from early morning until the afternoon when everyone heads home. Our building is a simple one, and we try to keep it in good shape for the students. The teachers here are mostly people who grew up in Mandi or nearby, so they understand the community and the families. We spend our days going through the lessons and making sure the kids are actually sitting down and doing their work. It is a lot of routine, which is fine for a school. Parents often drop by to talk about their kids' progress or maybe to help out with something the school needs. There is always something that needs fixing, like a wobbly desk or a door that won't shut right, and we just handle it as it comes. The streets around Nursing Gali are narrow, so it feels very much like a neighborhood school. We don't have any fancy equipment, but we have what is necessary to teach the basic subjects and keep everyone moving forward. People in Churag are hard-working, and we try to match that by keeping the school running smoothly every day of the week. It is just a part of the life here in Mandi.