Ranchi. There is a village in Jharkhand, where the men were under the influence of drugs till some time ago. The conditions of the village were also not good. But, today the entire state is shocked to see the view of that village. Even PM Modi himself has praised this village in his ‘Mann Ki Baat’ program. There is so much cleanliness in this village today that even the smart city would feel ashamed. The education here in the school is such that even big schools look pale.
The story of a village named Ara Keram is very interesting. The beauty of this village, located at a distance of about 30 kilometers from Ranchi, the capital of Jharkhand, is worth seeing. About 5 kilometers before reaching this village, a beautiful big mountain starts appearing. Ara Keram village is situated at the foothills of this mountain. This village is situated about 2 kilometers ahead of Ormanjhi block. Now many people come to see this village.
top class school
If you go to the village school, you will find around 200 children studying there. So much peace that one would not even realize that children are studying here. Principal Suraj says, we also give moral education to the children. Don’t just become a bookworm. Emphasis on cleanliness. Children are divided into four groups and each group cleans the school every week. Teaching is done through digital medium in school. Here studies are imparted till 8th class.
Unique method of irrigating fields
People are stunned to see the irrigation method of this village. The village is situated at the foothills of the mountain, due to which water comes in very strong flow from the top of the mountain during the rainy season. The villagers work to stop this water by building blocks. Ponds and small chambers have been built at many places. Due to this, this water goes into it and from there, work has been done to supply this water to the entire field by laying pipes.
If you see any garbage, let me know…
Apart from this, one thing that is seen here is cleanliness. If you find even a single biscuit wrapper lying here and there in this village, let me know. Mahila Mandal member Seema says that we work to explain to small children not to throw wrappers here and there. The entire village wakes up at 5 in the morning and cleans the entire village together, so you will not see dirt anywhere.
Women improved…
Seema says, farming takes place in the village throughout the year. Till 2 years ago, all the people of the village used to be drunk. Used to fight at home. In such a situation, Mahila Mandal decided that we will oppose liquor. Neither will she make it nor will she let him drink it. If a man comes drunk, all the women will go to his house and make him understand and will not even give him food or drink. Because of this, today every person in the village is earning well in animal husbandry and agriculture. Children go to school and the environment has become good.
Important role of IAS Siddharth Tripathi
Principal Suraj says, IAS officer Suraj Tripathi has made a very important contribution in the development of this village. He used to come from time to time and inspire the villagers not to take drugs. He used to tell how addiction ruins a person’s life. He also told that mountain water can be used for irrigation. He also taught us how to bring discipline in school. He is no less than the Messiah for us.
FIRST PUBLISHED: November 24, 2024, 17:25 IST
