Vasundhara Raje launches 'school on wheels' for nomadic, tribal children

The mobile 'library-cum-school on wheels' has been set up by an NGO, Tabar Society

Vasundhara Raje Scindia
Vasundhara Raje Scindia
Press Trust of India Jaipur
Last Updated : Feb 08 2016 | 4:43 PM IST
Rajasthan Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje today launched 'school on wheels' (SOW), equipped with a library unit, here to spread awareness about education among the nomadic and tribal children, an official spokesman said.

The mobile 'library-cum-school on wheels' has been set up by an NGO, Tabar Society.

Tabar Society's secretary Ramesh Paliwal said the van will move around in Jaipur district, including villages of Luniawas and Goner area.

He said it will raise awareness among the nomadic children, especially from 'Gardiya Lohar' and 'Ghumantu' community (nomads), by exhibiting short audio/videos inspiring stories using a projector, Paliwal said.
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First Published: Feb 08 2016 | 4:22 PM IST

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