Kothapeta Doddapaneni Indira Government Girls High School

This is Kothapeta Doddapaneni Indira Government Girls High School. We are based on the first floor of the Chinmay Building. It’s right on Ashok Nagar Cross Road No 3 in Kandivali East. Being in Mumbai, space is always tight, but we make it work for the girls who study here. The hallways are narrow, and it gets loud when the bell rings and everyone moves. We’ve been in this building for quite a while now. It’s a government school, so things are pretty basic and functional. We don't have a lot of extra funding for decorations or new furniture. The focus is just on the classes and getting through the syllabus. Teachers here have been working in this neighborhood for a long time. They know the families and the local stories. We see the girls growing up and heading off to college or work after they finish. It’s a busy spot near the crossroad, so there’s always something happening outside the windows. We just keep them closed to block out the traffic noise when we can. The stairs can be a bit steep when you're carrying a lot of books or supplies. We don't have any fancy mission statements on the walls. It’s just a place where education happens every day. Sometimes we have to share desks if it's a full house. It’s not perfect, but it’s our school and we are proud of the work the girls do. We just do our best with what we have here.