#RemedialCoachingCentres’ Teachers-Parents Meeting @ActionVillageIn

28 October 2019, Amrit Nagar (Hazaribag): A joint meeting of teachers & parents held under the programme of Remedial Coaching Centres (RCCs) for Girls with support of Action Village India, United Kingdom. The meeting was participated by teachers and parents of students from 15 RCCs running in villages of Sadar, Katkamsandi & Katkamdag blocks.

Mr. Rajeev Singh (Program Manager, NBJK) has welcomed all the participants and said that the programme is intended to reduce school dropout rate among rural girl children and to make them safe from child marriage, a malpractice still prevailing in villages. Mr. Prabhu Nath Sharma (Treasurer, NBJK) requested the parents to get regular feedback from their daughters about academic activities and to provide them facility for at least 4 hours study at home. He suggested the parents to call upon 1098, Childline’s toll free number and to share it with their wards to get help if they face any problem. This doesn’t disclose identity of complainant or victim, Mr. Sharma clarified. Ms Nikky Soren (Program Officer, NBJK) appealed to encourage girls for better schooling as this can realize their dreams.

During the meeting, many teachers and parents expressed their views and requested for additional RCCs to absorb more girls. The parents became agree to visit centre, to meet teacher and to send their daughters at RCC on time. Total 55 teachers & parents have contributed in the meeting. Mr. Abhay Kumar (Supervisor, NBJK) anchored the proceeding and thanked all at the end.