“My name is Madhulatha and I am studying in class 10 in ZPHS, Nagaram. I feel extremely happy and excited today as I am here in the class after 18 months now. We have been instructed all covid protocols before the start of the class session and we are trying our best to adhere to the covid guidelines.

All these days, we were studying online and I certainly missed my teachers and friends. Coming to school and learning is quite different as it gives us practical exposure to various subjects and moreover, we could also attend the sports sessions after classes every day.

We have a total strength of 33 in the class but unfortunately, there are only 11 of my friends present today on Day 1. Most of the students and their parents are concerned about the sanitation measures in the school but I am glad to say that our teachers and headmaster have ensured all the safety measures for the students.

My father is a daily wager who works in construction sites and my mom is a homemaker. They always encouraged me to pursue my career ambitions and I am really keen on doing well in my academics. I wish to become a Teacher in the future and make my parents proud by educating children from various backgrounds.”