Indian farmer gives up home so village children can have a school
Summary
An Indian farmer named Mor Singh from Piplodi village in Rajasthan, India, gave his house to be used as a school after the local school was destroyed by floods. His home now serves as an upper primary school for 50-60 students. Singh and his family moved to a temporary shelter nearby.Key Facts
- Mor Singh donated his house in Piplodi village for school use after floods destroyed the local school.
- The new school in Singh’s home serves students up to the eighth grade.
- Singh's family moved to a makeshift shelter made of bamboo and tarpaulin.
- The flooding in Rajasthan was the worst in almost 70 years.
- A classroom roof collapse during the floods killed seven children and injured 21 others.
- The local government gave Singh financial aid of 200,000 rupees for his generosity.
- Piplodi was declared a "model village," which may attract funds for development projects.
- Rajasthan has over 5,600 schools in poor condition, according to a government survey.
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