Vivek Express: Kanthi School Transforms Classrooms into Train to Boost Student Engagement
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News18•26-01-2026, 16:43
Vivek Express: Kanthi School Transforms Classrooms into Train to Boost Student Engagement
- •Nayaput Sudhir Kumar High School in Kanthi, Purba Medinipur, transformed its classrooms into a 'Vivek Express' train to combat school dropouts.
- •Two school buildings were redecorated to resemble train coaches, complete with windows, colors, and designs inspired by Indian Railways.
- •The initiative, envisioned by Headmaster Basantakumar Ghoroi and executed by former students, aims to make the school environment joyful.
- •To promote reading, pictures of 42 books are painted at classroom entrances and on the train compartments, sparking students' curiosity.
- •The project seeks to increase student attendance and foster a love for reading, countering the decline in reading habits due to smartphones.
Why It Matters: Kanthi school uses an innovative 'Vivek Express' train-themed classroom design to reduce dropouts and promote reading.
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