Digital Boards and Computer Lab Transform Maharashtra Village School, Drive 100% Enrollment

A Marathi-medium Zilla Parishad primary school in Maharashtra’s Jalna district has achieved 100 per cent enrollment after undergoing a community-driven transformation that has brought modern educational facilities to the rural campus.

Located in Khamkheda village in Jafrabad tehsil, the school now features interactive digital boards, a modern computer laboratory, colourful classrooms and round-the-clock power backup. The facilities, which resemble those found in private schools, have helped attract every school-aged child in the village to the government-run institution, officials said. The transformation was achieved without relying on government financial assistance. Instead, teachers and villagers pooled their resources to improve the school’s infrastructure and learning environment, according to school committee president Yogesh Patil Fadat.

“This milestone was made possible entirely due to the unity of our villagers,” teacher Sandeep Dobale said. A major highlight of the initiative is a high-tech interactive digital board costing ₹1.75 lakh, which was purchased entirely through community donations. The board was inaugurated on Independence Day, marking a significant milestone in the village’s efforts to strengthen primary education.

Zilla Parishad Deputy Agriculture Officer Narayan Pimple, who attended the inauguration, praised the combined efforts of the villagers and teachers in bringing about the transformation.

Teachers said the digital board has made classroom lessons more engaging, visual and interactive, while the computer laboratory is helping students develop basic digital literacy through hands-on learning. The school currently has 75 students and three teachers, in accordance with government staffing norms.

Village police Patil Shahrukh Pathan said modern teaching tools were being used to make lessons more interactive and provide students with a strong academic foundation. The initiative is also aimed at ensuring a smooth transition for students when they move to middle school in Jafrabad.

The school’s turnaround highlights how community participation and teacher-led initiatives can strengthen government schools and encourage families to choose them over private institutions.