Prakash - Story of a transformed boy

Prakash is the resident of Jamba, a tiny hamlet of Meghwals of Phalodi tehsil. Presently he is studying in class XII. Prior to joining Doosra Dashak, he considered school education (Math, Hindi, English) as the complete education. Now, his vision regarding education has been broadened. He has been aware and sensitized about various important issues like sanitation, panchayati raj, democracy etc. Now he feels that only knowing a few subjects are not mere education but to learn more about life, environment, society and social harmony is education.

Three years ago when he joined Doosra Dashak, he was a shy person by nature. He did not speak much .Now he is one of the most articulate and willing learner. He discusses any matter without any hesitation with zeal and enthusiasm.

Prakash in his own words recalls "Doosra Dashak has played an important role in transforming both my personality and life. Earlier, science seems to be very tough and boring subject. After attending various sessions in GVK/VK & interacting with science teachers, science has become a favorite subject of mine". He feels empowered and confident. He has not only benefited by acquiring knowledge on the issues of drinking water, nutrition and health; superstitions & unscientific beliefs, which was part of his life, are vanishing.

He is in the forefront of any developmental work in his village. He has taken a lot of initiatives with sanitation work and understanding about various diseases. Along with his peer group he takes part in cleanliness drive of tanks and ponds. From a mere illiterate village boy he has been transformed into a role model.