“ आज मुझे दो साल साल हो गए जबसे एकल ने मुझे उचित शिक्षा प्रदान की है | मैं कक्षा दो की छात्रा हूं ”
-Anjali
Ekal Story
Ekal Vidyalaya, a transformative movement, tackled educational barriers in rural India. Introducing innovative methods like Joyful Learning and adopting a low-cost model, Ekal ensured schooling aligned with children’s needs, overcoming economic hurdles and inaccessibility.
Even after the RTE boosted rural school attendance, Ekal remained crucial due to issues in government schools like teacher absenteeism and teaching quality. In 2013, Ekal was the sole education source in 20% of its operating villages.
Ekal Vidyalaya, a transformative movement, tackled educational barriers in rural India. Introducing innovative methods like Joyful Learning and adopting a low-cost model, Ekal ensured schooling aligned with children’s needs, overcoming economic hurdles and inaccessibility.
Even after the RTE boosted rural school attendance, Ekal remained crucial due to issues in government schools like teacher absenteeism and teaching quality. In 2013, Ekal was the sole education source in 20% of its operating villages.
The movement traces back to a pivotal analysis by Dr. Popli, Dr. Arora, Dr. Sharma, and Mr. Bhagat in 1983, identifying key issues—Education, Health Care, Poverty, and Skill Development—laying the groundwork for Single Teacher Schools. The concept of One Teacher Schools was born in Gumla in 1986, refined by social activist Bhau Rao Devras and put into practice by industrialist Madan Lal Agarwala. Shyam Gupt played a pivotal role, evolving Ekal into a global movement, steering its visionary initiatives.
Their volunteer spirit propelled this noble cause, shaping Ekal’s trajectory as a beacon of change in rural education.
Ekal is working with the following major objectives –
Shikshit Gaon
Every child must get basic education. They further literate their elders. No villager uses thumb impression now.
Swastha Gaon
All the villagers are taught preventive healthcare and hygiene. Children are given vaccination. Trained Arogya Sevika serves in the village.
Swawlambi Gaon
The motto is “Har Hath ko Kam, Har Khet ko Pani”. Encouraging organic farming to provide chemical free food and profitable farming. Reducing migration to cities.
Jagruk Gaon
Motto is “Jagruk Matdata – Shikshit Gaon”. Functional and effective Gram Sabha practice duties and avail privileges of government welfare schemes.
Nasha Mukt Gaon
Liquor free villages. No Ganjha and Charas to be allowed in the village. Planting Tulsi as symbol of liquor free house.
Samras Gaon
Social harmony among village community. Eradication of untouchability. Promoting community participation and partnership.
