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Assam Cowshed Becomes School, Educating 400 Underprivileged Children
✍️ The Times Of India
🗓 24 Jun 2026, 01:01 AM
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A man in Assam transformed a cowshed into a school, initially educating four children with ₹800. Now, Parijat Academy serves nearly 400 underprivileged students from 20 villages, offering academics and life skills.
In Assam, a remarkable initiative has seen a former cowshed evolve into a significant educational center for underprivileged children. Uttam Teron, driven by a vision, started this non-profit school, Parijat Academy, with a modest investment of ₹800, initially providing education to just four students.
Over time, the academy has grown substantially, now catering to the educational needs of nearly 400 children hailing from approximately 20 different villages. The institution goes beyond traditional academics, focusing on imparting essential life skills to its students.
This transformation highlights how determination and compassion can create impactful change, offering a brighter future to children facing challenging circumstances in Assam.
Over time, the academy has grown substantially, now catering to the educational needs of nearly 400 children hailing from approximately 20 different villages. The institution goes beyond traditional academics, focusing on imparting essential life skills to its students.
This transformation highlights how determination and compassion can create impactful change, offering a brighter future to children facing challenging circumstances in Assam.