The Paathshala

Finding us isn't too hard if you know Gali No. 2 in Saddu. It's a busy little area of Raipur. The Paathshala is tucked away there. The street can get a bit crowded with scooters and people going about their business. We opened up because we saw a lot of kids in this part of town needing a place to go. The building is just a standard setup, nothing too grand. We have different rooms for different ages and it gets a bit noisy when everyone is talking at once. We usually have some tea in the office before things get started. Sometimes the internet is slow, which is annoying when we need to look things up. The walls are painted, though some parts need a bit of a touch-up where the kids have rubbed against them. We deal with the Raipur heat as best as we can with fans. Parents stop by the gate to chat for a bit during drop-off. It feels like a small community here because everyone knows each other. We don't really do big speeches or anything. We just focus on the daily tasks. It’s a lot of work keeping things tidy and making sure the schedule is followed. We are just a local spot on Vidhan Sabha Road. Most days are pretty much the same, but that's how we like it. We focus on the basics and keep moving. There's always someone around if a parent needs to ask a quick question.