Padhana Leekhana seekho

Yesterday when i was coming back from office , our cab stopped at traffic signal at Devegoda petrol pump .It happen everyday . Children will be selling flowers and gajaras . But yesterday it was different . I saw a lady sitting with flowers around her and knitting them in a garland.A small child was sitting near her , with a note book and a pencil writing something .

Today when i was at bus stop waiting for bus , i saw a group of children going to nearby school .At least two of them were bare foot . And they were happy going to school as they know that they will be learning something there.

Most of us don't value education .We take it granted as we never suffered .We did not have to struggle to buy a book or a pen .But millions of children did not have access to even basic education .

This scene reminded me of this government sponsored jingle...


Padhna likhna seekho oh mehnat karne walo
Padhna likhna seekho oh dhoop mein chalne walo
k ख ग घ को पहचानो
अलिफ को पढना सीखो
अ आ इ ई को
हथियार बना के लड़ना सीखो...
Padhna likhna seekho oh mehnat karne walo
Padhna likhna seekho oh dhoop mein chalne walo