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Lone teacher Harshit Sanguri climbs 4km through jungle daily to teach 9 children in Nainital.
- •27-year-old Harshit Sanguri is the sole teacher posted at Government Primary School Karkholi in Nainital's Ramgarh block.
- •He climbs a steep 4-kilometer path through dense forests every day, facing the constant threat of leopards, to reach school on time.
- •As the only teacher, he handles all subjects for 9 students across classes 1 to 5.
- •Harshit spends 10 to 15 percent of his monthly salary to fulfill basic needs like shoes, clothes, and stationery for these children.
- •After he shared struggles on social media, people nationwide sent school supplies and two laptops to support digital learning.
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Harshit Sanguri is posted as the sole teacher at Government Primary School Karkholi in the Ramgarh block of Nainital, Uttarakhand. Every day, he faces the challenge of walking through dense forests and a steep four-kilometer climb that takes about 45 minutes to an hour, navigating unpaved, slippery paths while enduring the constant fear of leopards.
Harshit manages a total of 9 children across classes 1 to 5 at the remote primary school. As the single teacher, he carries the sole responsibility of teaching all subjects, including English, Hindi, Mathematics, Environmental Studies, and Sanskrit.
Moved by the children's torn shoes, lack of proper winter clothes, and incomplete school supplies, Harshit spends about 10% to 15% of his monthly salary to fulfill their basic needs. Additionally, he shared their struggles on social media, securing nationwide support that provided bags, shoes, sweaters, stationery, and two laptops to introduce the children to digital technology.
