Staying Alive

Good things have been happening in Bihar. Not on a massive scale. But in small doses.
Like the new government intervention of having kids aged 12 to 16 access a bridge course that helps them complete the class 8 course in about 11 months. These kids are from the labouring classes. they have boarding school facilities .. that menas three square meals, books and a chance to get on with their studies without having to scrounge for a meal or to take up a job. In 11 months they should have functional literacy and numeracy. Some will stay in school. others will be able to negotiate jobs better. Brilliant!