Dilnaz Boga

Located on the eastern edge of Maharashtra in Nagpur division, Chandrapur lies in the Vidarbha region and in such a rural set-up, it’s quite unusual for teenage boys to address gender issues.

Women in a small village located in Gadchiroli district of Maharashtra have come together to ensure that their family members are getting nutritious food throughout the year, with a ration shop run by them.

Crippling rains, lack of transport facilities and poverty are just a few issues that stop children from attending school regularly. This innovative tribal community is coming up with unique and interesting ways to make their kids reach school on time in spite of all the difficulties.

When crops failed, tribal mothers in Andhra Pradesh were forced to subsist on a basic diet. But thanks to this amazing free meal programme by the government, they can now look forward to a healthier future.

While we mostly hear of instances where RTE is not being implemented properly, there are several cases in which it has greatly benefited the marginalised sections of society. Here are examples of the significant positive changes this Act has brought into lives of poor children in Rajasthan. From better confidence to higher grades, the students benefiting from this are gradually coming at par with the mainstream students. Here is how it's happening.