Good News
Bengal's "Foodman" runs 20+ free study centres for children
A college professor gives children free meals and free coaching across West Bengal.
In short
20+free learning centres
- Started ~10 years ago
- 180 children at first
- 20+ centres today
What happened
Chandrashekhar Kundu, a college professor from West Bengal known as the "Foodman", started by feeding about 180 children in three villages nearly ten years ago.
Today his initiative runs more than 20 free coaching centres, where children get help with schoolwork along with nutritious meals.
Why it matters
Hungry children find it hard to study. Pairing a meal with free tuition keeps kids in school — and it is happening right here in Bengal.
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The Better India↗
