By Debadutta Dash | President, Sukarya USA
Priti is a 9-year-old girl from a migrant family originally
from Uttar Pradesh. Her family moved to Gurgaon in search of better
livelihood opportunities. Her parents work as street vendors and struggle
to support their six children with limited income. Due to financial
constraints and prevailing gender bias, Priti was not enrolled in school, as
her parents prioritized the education of their sons.
During a community survey conducted under the Education on Wheels
(EOW) project, Priti was identified as an out-of-school child. The project
team conducted multiple home visits and counseling sessions with her parents to raise
awareness about the importance of girls’ education. To further support the family, the team
coordinated with the school to facilitate a waiver of school fees for Priti’s brothers and
assisted in preparing the necessary affidavit, helping reduce the family’s financial burden.
Following sustained engagement and support, Priti was enrolled in the Education on
Wheels Learning Center, where she now attends regularly and actively participates in
learning activities. This year, she also appeared for the Open Basic Education (OBE)
examination, enabling her to continue her educational journey.
Priti’s case demonstrates how targeted outreach, family counseling, and academic support
can address barriers to girls’ education. With support from donors, the Education on
Wheels initiative continues to create opportunities for vulnerable children like Priti to
access education and build a better future.
Key Highlights of the quarter (January - March, 2026)
A total of 319 students were enrolled in the Education on Wheels (EOW) program for
the academic year 2025–26.
45 students received an admit card for the OBE (Open Basic Examination) exam under the National
Institute of Open Schooling.
45 Students appeared in the Open Basic Examination from the intervention area of Delhi
and Gurgaon.
207 students were successfully mainstreamed into formal schools.
International Women’s Day was celebrated at Dalit Ekta Camp, Delhi.
Advocacy visits were conducted to government schools to facilitate the mainstreaming
of EOW students.
A socio-economic survey was conducted in Sector 56, Gurgaon, to explore the expansion
of a new intervention area for the upcoming academic year. A consolidated survey
report and social mapping report were prepared.
A stakeholder meeting was conducted in Sector 56, Gurgaon, to introduce Sukarya and
its programs. A detailed discussion was held on the EOW project.
A stakeholder meeting was organized with Moulana Sahab to discuss the objectives and
progress of the Education on Wheels (EOW) project. During the meeting, detailed
information about the project interventions and their impact on children was shared. He
was requested to use his platform during community meetings and public gatherings to
raise awareness about the importance of school enrolment and encourage parents to
prioritize their children’s education and ensure regular school attendance.
Advocacy efforts were undertaken with local government schools to strengthen
collaboration and support for student enrolment and retention.
Student profiles were developed for all 319 students enrolled in the EOW programme.
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By Debadutta Dash | President, Sukarya USA
By Debadutta Dash | Sukarya USA
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