Years back, the family faced problems in getting the students to attend the classes. Many retired teachers have extended their help to conduct classes In over two decades, Teli and his associates have arranged books and other school paraphernalia for their students. Education is the only way that can change the lives of the rural poor,” she says. Meteorological Department Alert: There will be heavy rain in seven states including Kerala, Karnataka, there is a possibility of thunderstorm and lightning in Goa, Maharashtra and Konkan. We make Math and Science easy to understand so that students can pick these up soon. “While teaching, we inform students about various career options after completing their education. Vaishnavi says students in rural areas have high potential, but they do not get enough opportunities and the right platform.
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After long hours of working out in their fields, the children found little time for our free classes. Years back, the family faced problems in getting the students to attend the classes. “Agriculture is the mainstay of rural life. Whenever I get time, I go to my native place and teach,” she says. I developed empathy for those who found themselves in a similar situation. Vaishnavi, Vishnu’s elder daughter, is now preparing for civic services in Pune after completing her BTech in Mumbai. “I was very weak in Math, but got a lot of help from others in my school and college years. In our absence, they take the classes,” says Teli, and goes to express his gratitude for the grace and blessings of saint Tembe Swami, who hails from his hometown.
Then my children joined me, and now many retired teachers have extended their help to conduct classes. In over two decades, Teli and his associates have arranged books, notebooks and other school paraphernalia for their students. During these vacations, we teach these subjects for free,” says Teli. Over the years, we have observed that our children are bright in studies, but weak in English and Math due to their family backgrounds. “Our focus is on teaching English, Math and holding competitive service exams classes. “I wish to see our children at high posts or work as entrepreneurs, who can generate jobs in Mumbai and the cities around,” says Teli, who was very happy when he and his children decided to do something for the children of mill workers. In time, the mills gave way to service sectors such as finance, insurance, banking and IT. Vaishali Teli teaches a class in her village, Those were tough days, and I do not want to see anyone go through such a situation,” he said. “He became jobless, forcing us to leave Mumbai and return to our native place. During the labour protest, his mill shut shop. “They were mostly (blue-collar) workers hardly anyone held senior positions in textile mills.” His own father worked in a textile mill. Teli says the Konkan gave a large number of labourers to the once flourishing textiles mills of Mumbai.