Archive · 6 Sep 2026
Assam Teacher's Small School Grows Into Academy for 2,000
Uttam wanted children without nearby schools to have a chance to learn.
He started by teaching four children.
He had only Rs 800 to begin this work.
Over time, the small effort became Parijat Academy.
The school has now educated more than 2,000 children.
Some former students became police officers.
Others chose different careers.
Some graduates have returned to help their communities.
Uttam began teaching four children with only Rs 800.
His effort aimed to help children without access to schools.
The initiative grew into Parijat Academy in Assam.
The academy has educated more than 2,000 children.
Former students include police officers and others who support their communities.
- Who
- Uttam, a teacher, and more than 2,000 children educated through his school.
- What
- A small teaching effort grew into Parijat Academy.
- Where
- Assam, India.
- Why
- Uttam wanted to provide education to children who lacked access to schools.
- Founder
- Uttam, a teacher
- Starting funds
- Rs 800
- Initial students
- Four children
- Institution
- Parijat Academy
- Children educated
- More than 2,000
- Former students
- Some became police officers, while others pursued different careers and supported their communities