Raining relief: Trust brings sunshine to flood-affected school

In a heartening display of community spirit, the Crayansh Charitable Trust, Sundernagar, in collaboration with For Solution Pvt Ltd, Chandigarh, has donated essential educational materials to Government Senior Secondary School, Gushaini, in Banjar.

Banjar SDM Pankaj Sharma shared that the school building was completely destroyed during the recent monsoon due to torrential rains. As a temporary arrangement, classes are being conducted in the Government Primary School building and a rented private facility.

To assist students during this challenging period, the Crayansh Charitable Trust contributed educational supplies worth around Rs 80,000. The donation includes 200 cushioned mats, a printer for administrative work, two water filters, six blackboards, six dusters, five boxes of chalk, 30 competitive exam preparation books, 20 raincoats and other classroom essentials.

Expressing gratitude for the generous support, SDM Sharma said similar aid will be extended to other schools affected by the monsoon, in collaboration with various non-governmental organisations (NGOs).

Dr Dharmesh Sharma, founder of the Crayansh Charitable Trust, highlighted that the organisation launched the Crayansh Book Bank Initiative in 2023 to empower underprivileged students in their academic journey. The donated books are intended to help students prepare for competitive examinations such as Polytechnic, Constable, CISF, Agniveer (Army), Patwari and Forest Guard.

He added that despite limited resources, the trust is committed to supporting students not only through educational aid but also by promoting mental well-being and offering career guidance in the aftermath of the disaster.

School Principal Karam Lal Sharma expressed heartfelt thanks to both the SDM and the Crayansh Charitable Trust for their invaluable contribution and concern for the students’ welfare.