Vikas Vidyalaya

If you’ve ever been down Hazaribagh Road towards Neori, you probably know where the School Complex is. Vikas Vidyalaya has been sitting here in Ranchi for a long time. It’s one of those places that feels like it’s just part of the landscape now. The road outside can get pretty busy with trucks and cars going by, but once you step inside the gates, it’s mostly just the sound of kids talking or bells ringing between periods. We’ve got a mix of staff here; some have been with us since they were young, and others are just starting out. The buildings have that typical Ranchi school look—practical and built to last. We spend a lot of time making sure the registers are updated and the classrooms are ready for the next day. It’s not a glamorous job, but someone has to do it. The winters here in Ranchi get a bit chilly, so everyone shows up in sweaters for the early morning sessions. We don't really do big speeches about what we’re doing. We just show up, teach the kids, and go home. Sometimes the electricity acts up, or we have to figure out a new way to organize the playground, but we manage. It’s a steady kind of life. Most families in the Neori area are familiar with us. We just keep things moving, day after day, without much fuss or noise. It is just a regular local school.