OUR APPROACH
We Facilitate Safe Learning Spaces
Driven by a passion to promote education among underprivileged children,
Mr. Dharamveer Jakhar, a police constable posted at Women’s Police Station,
Churu (Rajasthan), initiated teaching slum children near the boundary wall
of the police station.
Initially, only 5 to 7 children from nearby slums attended the non-formal
school. Classes were conducted under a tree canopy with a discarded carpet
as seating. Later, the makeshift school was shifted to a nearby building.
After completing his regular duties, Mr. Jakhar devoted at least three hours
daily to teaching these children. With the help of friends and volunteers,
necessary learning materials and food were arranged to ensure consistent
attendance.
Our Mission
To educate children from underprivileged families, especially children of
migrant labourers living in slums, and help them integrate into mainstream
society while preparing them for life’s challenges.
Our Vision
To foster employability among children of unskilled slum dwellers and
gypsies by providing need-based education and vocational training, enabling
them to achieve a better and sustainable future.
JOINT VENTURE OF SOCIETY
Aapni Pathshala is a collective effort involving various sections of society.
Children from diverse backgrounds — slum dwellers, migrant workers, and
gypsies — attend the school.
The school provides free mid-day meals, bags, books, clothes, sports kits,
and stationery. Medical care is arranged during emergencies, and school
vans transport children from slums located on the outskirts of the city.
FUTURE PLANS
Currently, Aapni Pathshala operates from a temporary setup and urgently
requires land for constructing a permanent school building. Many children
belong to migrant families who migrate seasonally for employment.
To prevent disruption in education, the Sansthan plans to build hostel
facilities for migrant children. Acquiring land is the most critical
requirement and can be achieved through public and administrative support.
