Zilla Parishad Upper Primary School

Down on Chambharshet Road in Pimpalshet, things are very quiet compared to the bigger towns in Palghar. Our Zilla Parishad Upper Primary School is a basic government school serving the local families here. It is a simple structure, and we do our best with what we have. Most of the kids walk here from their homes nearby. We spend our time managing the classes and making sure the mid-day meals are sorted out correctly. That’s a big part of the day, getting the food ready and making sure the plates are washed. The road outside isn't very busy, but you get the occasional truck or tractor passing by. We have a small playground that gets quite muddy when the rains come to Palghar. During the monsoon, we spend half our time just trying to keep the water out of the classrooms. It’s an honest way to spend the day, working with these kids who are mostly from farming families. We don’t have fancy computers or a big library, just the essential books and a lot of patience. The teachers here often live nearby, so we know the community well. It’s about getting the basics right and showing up every morning to unlock the doors. By the time the final bell rings, we are usually pretty tired, but the work feels real and necessary for this village. We take it one year at a time.