Than Singh, a constable with Delhi Police, has been teaching underprivileged children, who cannot afford online classes amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
After the central government imposed a nationwide lockdown in March due to the coronavirus pandemic, the education of millions of students suffered. While most of them were able to resume their studies through online classes, the underprivileged ones couldn't afford them and were unable to stay on track.
However, people like Than Singh, a constable with Delhi Police took it to themselves to ensure that such children are not deprived of education even in the times of COVID-19.
Singh has been teaching underprivileged children, who cannot afford online classes amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
While most schools are still undertaking online classes, the policeman running these in offline mode was forced to resumed classes as most of his pupils cannot afford to purchase a mobile phone.
The classes, being run from Sai Temple at Red Fort parking, were initially closed during the start of the nationwide lockdown and restrictions. However, he decided to resume teaching physically as his students could not afford gadgets to attend online classes. A majority of students attending these classes are children of labourers residing in the area.
Speaking to news agency ANI, Than Singh said, "I have been running this school for a long time but during the start of the pandemic I closed it for children's safety. But, when I saw many students were not able to take online classes, I decided to restart my school because they don't have things like phone and computers," he said.
The classes are being run by following health protocols issued by the Health Ministry.
Singh said that he is also educating these children about good hygiene habits required that should be practiced for protection against COVID-19.
"I am also providing them sanitisers, masks and we practice social distancing in our class," he added.
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