Hunger in Focus

World Food Day was proclaimed in 1979 by the Conference of the Food Agriculture Organisation. It marks the date of founding of FAO in 1945. The aim of the day is to heighten public awareness of the world food problem and strengthen solidarity i n the struggle against hunger, malnutrition and poverty.

In 1980 the General Assembly endorsed observarance of the day in consideration of the fact that “ food is a requisite for human survival and well being fundamental human necessity. Since 1981, world Food Day has adopted a different theme each year in order to highlight areas needed for action and provide a common focus. Most of the themes revolve around agriculture because only investment in agriculture together with support for education and health will turn this situation around.

In spite of the importance of agriculture, the driving force in the economies of many developing countries, this vital system is frequently starved of investment. In particular foreign aid to agriculture has shown marked decline over the past 20years. It is a bitter truth that millions of people still go to bed hungry. Some countries and regions are making progress but still there is hunger crisis.

In order to end world food crisis the governments have to have the political will to make international trade more fair. Education, that also preliminary, basic as well as vocational can act as a very powerful measure in combating food crisis. It is saddening to see that the producers or farmers who are the food grain bearers do not even have the access to basic amenities of life. Forget about sending their children to proper schools. To overcome this critical situation, public as well as private sectors should come together and do sincere planning & investment and work toward the betterment of one & all’s condition and environment.

Students' Oxygen movement view

16/10/2011

Children gather to fight against coaching scam

2nd October is the day which is remembered by the whole world. It marks the birth anniversary of the “Father of our Nation” Gandhiji, known for his adherence to justice and non-violence. This day also known as “non- violence day.” He spread his message throughout the world that to exploit is not a crime but to be exploited is a brutal sin. His noble ideals and preaching based on peace, equality, justice and non-violence are known to all across the globe.

But in this modern era, it is not being practiced as strictly as it should be. Most prominently, the most pious of all fields that is education has not been barred from the clutches of modern exploiter. Many shops and outlets have been opened in the garb of coaching centers which is nothing but money minting business center. Surprisingly, coaching has become a part of the modern education system. They make high claims of cracking these examination with 100% success rate. Here the students preparing for various competitive examination are targeted and are given fake assurances of cracking the toughest of examination. In doing so huge amount of money is being extracted from them but the end result is barely less than 2% success ratio.

To put an end to this coaching scam students’ oxygen Movement took the initiative by raising their voices against it. They came out open and clear with three valid demands. 1) Coaching fee should be taken on monthly basis. 2) Details of the students to be published enrolled for various competitive examination. And 3) Publish details of student under poor/talented/minority category for free coaching. All these demands have been made so as to bring about transparency in education system and also to put a check on mental, financial and emotional exploitation of the students.

Students' Oxygen movement view

02/10/2011

Why do we make schools

Schools have always been considered as the second best home for students. Be it Gurukul, Pathshala or school, they all mean the same just a little bit of modification over the period of time. The Question is Why Do We Make School? It is really Very Important to know that school is a temple of learning where an individual gets a life time opportunity to shape his future and direct his course of life.

It is a matter of great pride to be well educated. It makes a person more confident, able, character of strength and dignified. School is that place where a person becomes morally and socially conscious. It is also that venue where he becomes politically aware. In totality, an individual gets transformed into a social human being.

Parents send their ward to school with unlimited expectations. Such as he or she will become a doctor, engineer, lawyer or any other dignified respectable career prospective. And undoubtedly, school performs its functions very effectively and actively.

School also inculcates in us the values of morality, honesty, adjustment, compatibility, respect for elders, warmth for younger and above all the noble and cherished values of patriotism and humanity and kindness.

In schools and other institutions, individuals get the opportunity to interact with other students irrespective of caste, class, color, creed, religion all sex. It is also that place where people get the chance to exchange their views and thoughts. It is a perfect place to transport ideas.

School is beyond comparison to any other teaching institution in the world. No doubt, home has always been considered the first and perfect school for any tiny tot but the actual shaping of the journey of life of a child is groomed via school. A student gives in his hundred percent to his school and in return receives more than that from his Alma Marter. School is that place where student spends close to eight hours of his every day routine. here he spends quality time. So, now there should be no doubt as to why do we make schools?

Students' Oxygen movement

25/09/2011