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INCLUSIVE EDUCATION + SOLAR INNOVATIONS

BUILDING AN 'ECOSYSTEM OF INCLUSIVE EDUCATION' IN KARJAT: As Samaaveshi completes three years, we have a better understanding of the local challenges and realities that determine/impact access to quality education for rural children in Karjat. One of the pressing issues is the lack of electricity (50% local Anganwadis/pre-schools do not have electricity). Secondly, despite heavy rains, most tribal villages here do not have a reliable water supply/ access to clean drinking water. Further, COVID-19 has resulted in an alarming rise in rural unemployment. Hence, Samaaveshi plans to embark on a journey of solar innovations to find solutions to these local problems. From 5 solar, smart Anganwadis in 2021, to 150 solar Anganwadis by 2025; and 20 solar skilled youth in 2021, to 500+ youth by 2025 (including 100 persons with disability) - we plan to gradually build a network of 'inclusive' solar villages in Karjat. Besides, we plan to continue building an ecosystem of inclusive education in Karjat through an integrated approach comprising an inclusive school, a network of community libraries (resource centres), and teacher-training on inclusive education skills. Please support our work.