Students in Maoist-hit villages in Jhumra forest area of Bokaro who had lived under constant threat of extremism are now building their academic future using the libraries provided by the 26th Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) fighting the left wing extremism.
After making several villages free from Maoist activities in Jhumra forest, the CRPF 26th battalion has come up with library facilities in Upgraded Middle School, Dania of Bermo Sub Division. All students of middle school, Dania are benefited with this library.
CRPF 26th battalion commandant Akhilesh Kumar Singh said they have spent around Rs 50,000 for library. “Books on school syllabus, competitive examinations, story, novel, moral education, big personalities etc have been provided at Dania middle schoo of library. School rooms were converted into library room while furniture, solar light and other well-furnished atmosphere were provided for students,” the commandant said. The library was inaugurated on Thursday at Utkramit middle school,Dania in Jhumra hill. School teachers and students were hopeful for better education with the modern library in the campus. Students of around 150 to 250 in school from over five nearby villages are benefited with each of library, added Singh. Students in villages of Dania, Tilaya, Mohra, Chandwa, were afraid of attending classes earlier due to rampant Maoist violence till around two years back. After restoration of peace in these villages, the CRPF started paying attention on village students’ academic future.