Adhigam Bhoomi School
Educating Minds, Shaping Futures
Adhigam Bhoomi – Apni Mitti Se Judi Shiksha (a unit of ‘Help Us Help
Them’) is a free residential school that aims to serve 1,000 rural girls
aged 6 to 16, coming from remote villages in West Bengal and
belonging to underprivileged backgrounds. We began our first session
with 500 children on the 21st of February 2024. We have established a
management tie-up with Kalinga University.
HELP US HELP THEM
ADHIGAM BHOOMI – “Apni Mitti Se Judi Shiksha”Help Us Help Them (HUHT) is a non-profit organization that has been
working since 2006 with nearly 600 deprived and street children,
catering to their educational and overall developmental needs. We
currently run a rural school in Mallickpur and the School-On-Wheels
program, with 35 faculty members and other staff providing free
education. The goal of HUHT is to nurture good human beings who
will grow into responsible citizens of India.
Key features
- The academic goals of the proposed learning centre focus on Alternative Learning, the Vedic system of learning, extra- curricular activities, an eco-friendly environment, life skills, and vocational training.
- Setting up community centers in respective villages has been incorporated into their school curriculum. Every year, students will spend a couple of months in their village executing a plan of action designed for their village’s development, accompanied by their teachers, support staff, and local community members.
- An eco-friendly environment with rainwater harvesting, STP plant installation, solar panel installation, recycled products, and biogas is in progress.
- The educational method is based on the ideals of Rabindranath Tagore’s ‘Tapoban concept’ —i.e., a school amidst nature, which follows the traditional educational system of ancient India.
- Emphasis is placed on self -reliance or ‘Atmanirbhar.’
- Emphasis is placed on “learning by doing.” For example, learning math through agriculture, cooking, weaving, and other life skills. Similarly, subjects such as history, geography, and science will also be taught through various life skills.
Curriculum
- The Open Basic Education (OBE) programme under the National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) is equivalent to recognized boards in India (e.g., CBSE, WB Board, or other boards).
- Classes are offered from Grades 1 to 10.
- Students can pursue higher education at Kalinga University or any other university after completing their 10th standard at this learning centre.
Life skills will be an integral part of the students' education, complementing their main curriculum as follows:
Our education system will be modeled after the traditional Gurukul system, emphasizing self-sufficiency and communal living. The day will begin at 4 AM, with students actively participating in daily tasks, including cleaning, cooking, campus upkeep, and washing clothes and utensils, fostering self-discipline, responsibility, and a sense of community.
