Sitamarhi: Community Effort Revitalizes School, Ends Child Labor

• A school in Dubetol, Sitamarhi, Bihar, transformed from deserted to vibrant through collective community efforts.
• Previously, children faced child labor; change began after 5 children were rescued from bonded labor, leading to a focus on education.
• Headmaster Harichandra Thakur, with community support, introduced innovations like hygiene, discipline, and green initiatives, improving the school's image.
• The school now has 100% attendance, with facilities like swings, play materials, and child committees fostering confidence and leadership.
• This transformation, driven by awareness and cooperation, has made Dubetol a child marriage-free village, now striving to become an ideal village.

Why It Matters: It proves community action can end child labor and uplift education.