VidyaGyan was recently recognized by the Delhi Commission for Protection of Child Rights (DCPCR) with the esteemed “Children’s Champion Award.”

1. The Vital Role of Education in Protecting
At-Risk Children
Access to education is a fundamental human right that must be available to
everyone, regardless of their background or circumstances. Unfortunately, many

2. children from marginalized communities, such as those living in poverty, face
significant barriers to accessing quality education. Ensuring these children have
access to education and the necessary support to grow is crucial for both their
future and the country’s future.
But due to a lack of awareness, some parents hold their children back from school
or never enroll them in the first place. Additionally, when marginalized children
have access to education, they may still encounter other hurdles, such as
inadequate resources like textbooks, technology, and individualized attention from
teachers. They may also face bullying or discrimination from their peers, leading to
negative effects on their mental health and academic performance. Children living
in underserved environments may face various obstacles as well, such as a lack of
transportation or being forced to work to support their families, which makes
regular school attendance challenging.
To overcome these challenges, providing children with the necessary support to
succeed is critical. This includes improving the quality of education, such as by

3. hiring diverse and well-trained teachers, suitable infrastructure, providing
up-to-date resources and technology, and fostering a welcoming and inclusive
learning environment.
Aside from these practical measures for youth empowerment in India, it is
essential to acknowledge and address the systemic barriers contributing to
educational inequality. This includes tackling issues such as poverty, gender
disparity, and promoting equitable policies and practices in education. Investing in
the education of marginalized children is not only a matter of social justice, but it
also benefits society as a whole. This is where VidyaGyan is helping create
much-needed long-term impact. VidyaGyan, an initiative of the Shiv Nadar
Foundation, identifies and develops talented youngsters from economically
disadvantaged rural areas into future leaders. The initiative offers these children
the support they need to succeed, to help create a more just and equitable society.
This includes a fully residential campus with computers, math and science labs,
along with indoor and outdoor sports facilities, an amphitheater, art buildings, and
an athletics field.

4. To acknowledge its commendable work, VidyaGyan was recently recognized by the
Delhi Commission for Protection of Child Rights (DCPCR) with the esteemed
“Children’s Champion Award.” The initiative received praise for its excellent work
in the area of education and its commitment to the well-being of children from
remote regions. This honor recognizes the commitment and diligence of the
VidyaGyan team toward the rural development program. It also acknowledges the
initiative shown by Mr. Shiv Nadar, the founder of HCL, a US$12.3 billion leading
worldwide company who established Shiv Nadar Foundation that then initiated
VidyaGyan.
Source:
https://medium.com/@vidyagyan26/the-vital-role-of-education-in-protecting-at-
risk-children-41aaa673d490