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Madhya Pradesh Teachers Turn Schools, Communities Into Success Stories

Five teachers and mentors in Madhya Pradesh are helping children and communities in different ways.

Natwar Patidar brought many children back to a government school and greatly increased its enrollment.

Parents and students even protested when officials tried to transfer him.

Rakesh Sharma uses songs, games, dance and acting to make lessons easier to understand.

Ravindra Badole encourages learning with questions, prizes and help for students who need school supplies.

Shyam Singh Chundawat, a retired teacher, has planted thousands of trees and gives away young plants.

Prabhu Mulchandani teaches swimming for free and has helped small-town children compete at major events.

Their stories show that teachers can help students both inside and outside the classroom.

Key facts

Natwar Patidar’s school: Enrollment at Government Sandipani School, Segaon, rose from 54 to 279, while attendance remains above 90%.
Support for EMRS selection: Patidar’s free coaching helped eight village children gain selection to EMRS schools, including a district-topping girl.
Transfer protest: In January 2026, 200 students and more than 100 parents walked 30 kilometres to the Khargone collector’s office; Patidar’s transfer order was cancelled.
Rakesh Sharma’s recognition: The district administration selected Sharma for the President’s Award, and the state government took up the recommendation on priority.
Student assistance: Ravindra Badole gives prizes to high-performing students and personally pays tuition fees or buys uniforms and books for some poor students.
Environmental work: Shyam Singh Chundawat has planted more than 20,000 trees, with around 6,000 still standing, and distributed more than one lakh posters and postcards.
Swimming achievements: Prabhu Mulchandani’s Swimfly Sports Club has sent Neemuch swimmers to state, national and international competitions, including events in Sri Lanka, South Africa, Australia and Japan.

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