Sneha Computer Academy Pathrud

We are located in the Bagalwadi area of Pathrud, which is part of the Bhoom taluka. It’s a quiet place out here, away from the big cities. We have a small room with about ten computers set up on long wooden tables. Most of the time, it’s just the sound of clicking mice and the hum of the cooling fans. We teach the local kids and anyone else who wants to learn how to use a keyboard or get on the internet. Sometimes the internet connection is slow because of the weather or some work on the lines, and we just have to be patient. We have some old posters on the walls showing parts of a computer and how to sit correctly at a desk. The power cuts happen sometimes, so we have a small backup system that keeps us going for a bit. It’s mostly just me and one other person helping out with the lessons. We don't have any fancy air conditioning, just a couple of ceiling fans that stay on all day. During the afternoons, it gets very quiet in the village, and we usually sit near the door to catch a breeze. People come from the surrounding farms after they finish their work to try and pick up some new skills. It’s a simple life here in Pathrud, and we are just happy to have a place where people can come and learn.