A workshop on Digital literacy (Microsoft Rise Program) under the joint collaboration of Palan Sewa Foundation and Karunadham Ashram : (22 April 2023)
A workshop has been organized under the Microsoft Rise program in collaboration with Palan Sewa Foundation and Karunadham Ashram (Ishavasyam – Mata Mahalakshmi Mandir) to provide digital and scientific knowledge to children in Palan Pathshala. Our experts also presented various career options in different fields. The students actively participated by asking innovative questions and showed great curiosity about the workshop. Additionally, live STEM activities were conducted by Arihant Stem Learning Group, which aimed to encourage students and highlight the relevance of science in their everyday lives.
From Karunadham Ashram, Amit Kumar Gupta provided insightful guidance from the grassroots level regarding which subjects to pursue and emphasized the importance of education in life. He explained the options for subjects to be taken in 11th grade and the possibilities for various fields of study in graduation. Amit ji discussed the probabilities and potential career paths associated with different subjects.
In our villages, the dropout ratio is alarmingly high, sometimes reaching 100%. It is crucial to first explain to the students and their parents the importance and need for education. Often, after the age of 14 or 15, many students opt for manual labor or other work opportunities instead of continuing their education.
To address this issue, it is important to raise awareness about the long-term benefits of education, such as improved employment prospects, higher earning potential, and personal development. Engaging the parents and the community in discussions about the value of education can help create a supportive environment for students to pursue their studies. By addressing these underlying issues and emphasizing the importance of education through such workshops, we are striving to reduce the dropout rates and empower the youth in our villages to build a better future for themselves and their communities.
