Assam’s out-of-school children dream of becoming MLAs, teachers
Out-of-school children in Assam's Goalpara district participated in motivational camps to help them envision future careers. The initiative, led by the Centre for Microfinance and Livelihood, aims to address high dropout rates in the region.
Why it matters
It highlights grassroots efforts to combat educational inequality and poverty-driven school dropouts in rural India.
Some out-of-school children share the dreams of their more fortunate counterparts: to become doctors, engineers, or pilots if they get the opportunity to study.
A few who attended three 10-day motivational camps in southwestern Assam’s Goalpara district want to become MLAs. They are not awed by the status or lifestyle of legislators but seek the power of elected representatives to change the lives of those around them.
Others want to become teachers to educate those who cannot afford to go to school or cannot manage time after working to earn a living. The remaining children want to become entrepreneurs to create jobs and ensure that no one goes hungry.
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