In a landmark initiative for rural education, retired IAS officer NP Singh laid the foundation stone for ‘Tathagata Global Gurukul’ in the remote tribal village of Bheja Jungli, Gurur block, Balod district, Chhattisgarh. The event, organized by Jakwar Foundation and Tathagata Trust, drew prominent figures including GR Rana, former chairman of the Scheduled Tribes Commission, and saw enthusiastic participation from local Adivasi communities.
The ceremony began with traditional rituals honoring Raja Rao Baba and Kankalin Mata, followed by floral tributes to martyr Veer Narayan Singh. Addressing the gathering, NP Singh emphasized the gurukul’s mission to deliver world-class education to underprivileged tribal and rural children. ‘Until our village kids receive education on par with urban metros, India’s dream of development remains incomplete,’ he declared.
This ambitious project promises schooling standards matching Delhi’s top institutions. Beyond academics, the free education hub will focus on personality development, career counseling, preparation for armed forces and central services, vocational training, and empowering women through cottage industries. Construction is set to commence in February, with inauguration planned during the Raja Rao worship at Raja Rao Plateau.
NP Singh envisioned bright futures for these students, predicting many will rise to become IAS, IPS officers, and judges. The gurukul will benefit children from Bheja Jungli and 10-12 neighboring villages, sparking joy across the forested region. Local leaders like sarpanch Sheela Yadav, panch Nagesshwar Salam, Dinesh Yadav, and Balram Goti joined the celebrations, marking a new chapter for tribal empowerment through quality education.