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Lived experiences from classrooms and communities, illustrating how Mulyavardhan shapes meaningful learning, nurtures values, and enables school transformation.
From a Classroom Activity to a Village-Wide Mission
In Chikhali block of Jalna district, disposable plastic plates had become a common sight at village functions and community celebrations. After every event, piles of used plates were left scattered in open spaces. Some were burned, polluting the air with toxic smoke, while others remained in the soil for years, harming the environment. Regular use of plastic plates also poses serious health risks over time.
For most people, this has become a normal part of life. But one classroom discussion changed everything.
Children Say ‘No’ to Chocolates
At the Government Primary School, Panjim Centre, Goa, a simple classroom activity led to a deep and unexpected change; not just in children, but in adults too.
Derewadi Primary School’s Kitchen Garden Makes Headlines
Sometimes, the most powerful lessons grow quietly—rooted in the soil, nurtured by care, and shaped by values. At the Zilla Parishad Primary School in Derewadi (taluka Javali, district Satara), such a lesson has blossomed into a success story that recently found recognition in Sakal, one of Maharashtra’s leading newspapers.
Quiet Transformations in Goa’s Classrooms
Through simple activities and thoughtful guidance, schools across Goa are nurturing self-discipline, cooperation, and pride—quietly transforming young lives.
A Box That Changed How Children See Each Other
By inviting both concerns and gratitude, one school created a culture where children feel heard, valued, and inspired to do good—together.
An Inspiring Journey of a Zilla Parishad School Teacher
Tucked away in Autade Mala–Wategaon hamlet of Walwa taluka in Sangli district is a small Zilla Parishad Primary School with just ten students from grades 1 to 4.