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The Indian educational center combatting caste

Abinaya Sivaramakrishnan in North Chennai
April 17, 2025

People living in North Chennai often experience discrimination at work and school as the part of the city they live in has a bad reputation. Staff at this educational center are committed to changing minds and opinions.

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A youth group transformed a former garbage dump into an educational center. Children learn various subjects, including the Indian Constitution, the Right to Information Act and electoral systems. Beyond rational thinking, students are also trained in Silambam — a traditional martial art, photography, and various other skills. 

 

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