Archive · 5 Sep 2025
Jalgaon Collector Pledges Support to Educate Rag-Picker Children
In Jalgaon, India, many kids work as garbage collectors instead of going to school.
The District Collector, Ayush Prasad, met with these kids and was moved by their situation.
He wants to help them by making sure they get an education.
He's working with the Sai Ichcha Foundation, who already help the kids by teaching them.
The Collector plans to get the kids enrolled in school, provide supplies, and help with their basic needs like food and medical check-ups.
He hopes to light a 'lamp of knowledge' for them, giving them a better future.
District Collector Ayush Prasad met with children who collect garbage in Jalgaon.
The Sai Ichcha Foundation is working to educate and support these children.
The Collector interacted with the children, learning about their challenges.
The Collector promised to provide school admissions, materials, and other support.
The goal is to improve the children's lives by providing education.
- Who
- District Collector Ayush Prasad and the Sai Ichcha Foundation
- What
- Interacted with and pledged support for the education of children who collect garbage.
- When
- Wednesday
- Where
- Jalgaon, India, at the District Collector's office
- Why
- To provide education and improve the lives of children working as rag-pickers.
- District Collector
- Ayush Prasad
- Organization Involved
- Sai Ichcha Foundation
- Children Contacted
- Over 70
- Action
- Making Aadhaar cards and school admission