Divya Chaya Siksha Kendra, West Bengal
In the morning (from 9 A.M. to 11 A.M.) Trust runs pre-primary schools for the children
of 2 ½ years to 5 years. Siksha Kendra provides basic education to the pre-school
children through play way method. Children are exposed to education through storytelling,
rhymes with action, identifying vegetables, colours, festivals through charts &
materials. They also perform small skits in different events like Rabindra-Jayanti,
Independence Day, Diwali & Christmas Day, Saraswati Puja etc.
Presently there are 51 children who are attending Shiksha Kendra.
Shiksha Kendra, Nizamuddin
Keeping in mind DCT’s focus on children and women, Shiksha Kendra was opened in
Nizamuddin Basti in the year 1999. It provides non-formal, pre-primary education
to the children in the age group of 3-5 years residing in the nearby slums.
In the afternoon, the center transform into a vocational training center for local
women. Computer classes & beautician classes are held there. During School Vacations,
classes are organized where women & young girls learn Henna Application, candle
making and other craft making for their income generation.
In the evening, coaching classes are provided to poor students of all grades. Students
from class X, XI & XII are given specialized help in subjects where they cannot
get assistance from their mostly illiterate parents.
All the festivals are celebrated with great gusto in the center.
DIVYA CHAYA TRUST