Underprivileged Children
Introduction
The rights of underprivileged children are crucial safeguards that ensure their holistic development—something we can no longer overlook. One of the most effective ways to protect these rights is through education. The Right to Education Act in India mandates free and compulsory education for all children aged 6 to 14, aiming to bridge the gap in educational access. Yet, a staggering 8.4 crore children aged 5-17 remain out of school. This is simply unacceptable in today’s world.
The Reality of Underprivileged Children in India
However, many underprivileged children still face barriers to accessing their minimal education. This issue is serious in rural areas. The reasons associated with the problem are poverty, discrimination, and lack of proper education infrastructure. We know education starts at home. But, many people in rural areas fail to educate their children because of their own illiteracy. Daily wagers are constrained to include their child in their duties to earn extra.
So, are those children poor? No, they aren’t. Their parents are(maybe). Some parents in Delhi Slums (India) are so poor that they fail to notice their health and hygiene. It is no wonder that movies like Slumdog Millaniore(2008), Human on Hotstar(2022), and Kaala Pani(2023) on Netflix have shown the unbeatable truth about underprivileged children of society. Many government schemes like the Right to Education Act are being enforced. Despite the Right to Education Act, many children remain out of school due to systemic barriers. So, these acts need to be more effective.
The Hope for Underprivileged Children
But thanks Initiatives like the Mid-Day Meal Scheme have helped improve school attendance by providing nutritious meals. To truly fulfill the educational rights of all children active collaboration between government bodies and general people is absolutely necessary. Many Non-profit Organizations (like Pehchan The Street School) are working to provide basic literacy, vocational training, and livelihood support to underprivileged children.CRY India, which has enrolled over 2 lakh children in schools, and the Akshaya Patra Foundation, which feeds over 1.8 million children
Conclusion
But are these all? Is this enough? When will we start to take initiatives on our own? and the biggest question lies- when will the government support and take action towards the underprivileged children?
Fortunately, the answer to the above question lies within us. If these questions are for us, then the answer lies within us. So, take action today. Change their reality with your course of action. You don’t need to donate a big amount to an NGO to shower your love, you can start small. By sharing this blog, by arranging a campaign and fun-rasing for them. Also, you can volunteer at local NGOs like Pehchaan or donate to organizations like Save the Children, which has impacted over 10.1 million children
Interested in that? Check the below links from Pehchaan-The Street School:
To Donate via Instamojo – https://www.instamojo.com/@pehchaanthestreetschool
To Donate via NEFT – https://pehchaanstreetschool.org/donation/
So, which action you are taking today?
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