Karma Vidya Mandir

Karma Vidya Mandir is located in Urla Basti, which is part of the Birgoan area in Raipur. Being in an industrial zone like Urla means there is often a bit of dust in the air and the sounds of machinery from the nearby factories. The school is right there in Raipur-Chhattisgarh - 492003, and it serves the families living in the basti and the surrounding quarters. It is a simple place, honestly. We have a few rows of classrooms and a small area where the kids can play during their break. The walls could use a fresh coat of paint, and some of the fans make a clicking noise when they are on high speed, but they still work. Most of the children walk to school from their homes nearby. We spend our days trying to keep the kids focused on their studies despite the heat and the noise outside. The staff is mostly local people who understand the struggles of living in an industrial town. We don't have a big library or a computer lab with the latest tech; we just have our textbooks and some chalk. It is a gritty, hardworking environment where everyone knows each other. Some days are harder than others when the water supply is low or the weather is too humid, but we manage to get through it every single day. We keep the gate open for everyone in the community.