Banshidhar (Junior) College

You can find Banshidhar (Junior) College out in Kenaveta in the Sundargarh district. It is a small place for students who are finishing their final years of school before heading off to university. The location is quite peaceful compared to the bigger towns in the region. We have a few simple buildings that make up our little campus. The classrooms have basic wooden benches and big windows to let in the natural light. We do not have much in the way of modern technology or computers here. Most of the teaching is done with a piece of chalk and a blackboard. The students often travel a good distance to get here from the surrounding rural areas. We have a small office where we keep all the records in big metal cupboards that are starting to rust. The staff is just a few dedicated people who handle everything from teaching the classes to managing the admissions. It is a very hands-on environment. Sometimes we have to deal with leaks in the roof during the heavy monsoon season. We just put out some buckets and keep going with the lessons as if nothing happened. It is not a fancy institution, but it is what we have here in Kenaveta. We take things one day at a time and try to help our students pass their exams. The atmosphere is very relaxed and everyone knows each other well.