Nearly 45% of India’s population without National Food Security Act (NFSA) ration cards have been largely excluded from the central government's food rations during the pandemic lockdowns, despite historic levels of food stocks in government granaries. Therefore, the time is opportune for universal expansion of the public distribution system.
Balavana Patashale is the first ever home /self study kit containing a Bilingual Primer in Kannada and English ( may be translated into all Indian languages) . It has 10 language lessons, graded maths lessons, 8 bilingual nursery rhymes to promote singing and dancing and a section to initiate varied child centred activities. Two story books are provided to encourage reading. ALL THE activities NOTABLY cover the NCERT syllabus from class 1-5.in
Corona Virus has brought the whole world to a standstill. Months of lockdown has taken a toll on both economic and psychological well-being of people. Even if we are able to overcome the economic losses with our efforts over a period of time, psychological effects if not treated on time, can prove to be devastating.
Televisions, smart phones, internet, social media are all horribly addictive and the Covid pandemic has doubled the online presence of children. The WHO says, ‘Digital disorders are hugely under-recognised in India’. According to Rajesh Sagar of AIIMS Delhi, ‘It is fast emerging as India’s newest lifestyle disease’. Digital games, advertisements and reality shows are dangerous for a growing mind. The Government of India has banned online games like PUBG, Blue Whale, sites like Tik Tok. The government of Karnataka has even banned online classes for children up to class five.