Bal Mitra School

You can find Bal Mitra School on Kanpur Road in the Dhoomanganj area of Allahabad. It is a well-known spot for the people living in this part of the city. The school has been sitting on this busy road for many years now. We have a simple gate and a courtyard where the students gather for their morning assembly before classes start. It is usually quite loud because of the heavy traffic on Kanpur Road, but once you go inside the classrooms, it settles down a bit. We have students from all over Dhoomanganj and even some from further away. The building is older, with thick walls and high ceilings, which helps keep it cool during the harsh Allahabad summers. We have basic desks and benches, and the teachers use chalkboards to explain things. It is a very traditional setup. There is no air conditioning in every room, just fans spinning fast overhead. During the break, the kids eat their tiffins in the shade or play a quick game of tag in the courtyard. We focus on the basics here, making sure the children learn their languages and math. It is a practical environment for everyone. The staff is mostly local, and we have seen many generations of families come through here. We just keep doing our job, day in and day out, in this busy corner of Allahabad.