Soon, vans to ferry kids in tribal areas to school in six districts

STORIES of children in tribal areas trekking long and dangerous forest paths to access education are still not uncommon. In an attempt to address this issue and improve access to schools in these regions, the Tribal Welfare Department will soon commence the operation of 23 micro vans covering 56 primary schools in six districts.

- SUBASHINI VIJAYAKUMAR @ Chennai

These vans will cover tribal areas of Tiruchy, Dharmapuri, Salem, Kallakurichi, Erode, and the Nilgiris. The initiative, expected to benefit over 2,000 children, has been launched in response to the numerous challenges students face in reaching school every day, including lack of reliable transport and difficult terrain.