Tehri: The imagination of society without teachers is impossible. It is because of teachers that society progresses. There are many teachers around us who have made great sacrifices in their lives. Today, we introduce you to one such teacher. Ashish Dangwal, a political science teacher stationed in Tehri Garhwal, is nothing short of an example.
Education Challenges in the Mountains
Education has always been a major issue in the mountains. The poor educational system also significantly contributes to promoting migration. In many remote areas, teachers are often absent from schools for days. However, even a single ray of hope can uplift the entire system and spread light. This is exactly what Ashish Dangwal is doing.
Ashish Dangwal’s Current Role and Popularity
Ashish Dangwal is currently stationed at Government Inter College, Garkhet, Tehri Garhwal, teaching political science. Ashish’s popularity is evident from the blue tick on his Facebook profile, which he received in 2019 due to his influence among the youth.
The Smiling Project and Innovative Educational Efforts
Known for his popular “Smiling Project” among the youth, teacher Ashish Dangwal constantly engages in innovative experiments in the field of education. Currently, he is working on the “Bharti Project” for the benefit of girls. Under this project, Ashish aims to do something special for girls deprived of higher education.
Addressing the Gap in Girls’ Higher Education
According to Ashish Dangwal, the education level for girls is only good up to high school and intermediate. Every year, we hear news of girls excelling in high school and intermediate exams, scoring high marks, but such news is almost non-existent in higher education. The main reasons are often lack of family support or financial constraints.
The Bharti Project: Empowering Girls in the Mountains
In this context, teacher Ashish Dangwal, through the Bharti Project, is preparing to give wings to those girls from the mountains who aspire to achieve something. You will be pleased to know that Ashish Dangwal himself completed his education from a government school. It is gratifying to know that he is now teaching in a government school.
Efforts to Improve the Government School System
Not only is he teaching in a government school, but he is also striving to improve the entire system. During Ashish’s career, there were many opportunities where he could have received lucrative packages worth millions. He was invited by the Indo-African International Organization. However, his passion for doing something for the mountains never allowed him to go far from here.
Vision to Transform Government Schools into Smart Schools
Ashish Dangwal wants to transform government schools into smart schools. It was the result of Ashish’s numerous sacrifices that when he was transferred from Bhankoli village in 2019, he received a grand farewell. He also worked on reviving the nearly extinct traditional water mills (Gharat) in the village.
Reviving Traditional Water Mills with Students’ Help
With the help of school children, Ashish transformed the Gharat, which was well-received on Facebook. The villagers not only appreciated Ashish’s ideas but also saw a connection in his behavior. Ashish was given a warm farewell from the village, and the emotional farewell pictures were widely shared on social media, TV, and newspapers.
