120 trained local volunteers engaged to strengthen teaching support and boost learning outcomes across government schools

Mithapur, Gujarat: Tata Chemicals Society for Rural Development (TCSRD), the CSR arm of Tata Chemicals Limited, in partnership with the Coastal Salinity Prevention Cell (CSPC), has launched a School Support Programme in Okhamandal to address teacher shortages in government schools and strengthen the quality of education across the block.

While the Right to Education (RTE) Act mandates quality education for children from Classes 1 to 8, several government schools in Okhamandal require additional academic support to ensure continuity in classroom learning.  To address this gap, TCSRD and CSPC have recruited and trained 120 local education volunteers who will provide academic support across primary and secondary schools.

The programme includes:

  • 40 Primary School Volunteers to support government primary schools facing teacher shortages.
  • 44 Remedial Education Volunteers to strengthen foundational literacy and numeracy.
  • 16 High School Educators to provide Mathematics and Science support for Classes 9 and 10.
  • 13 Re-enrolment and NIOS Instructors to help out-of-school children and youth continue their education through the National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS).
  • 7 Academic Enhancement Educators to strengthen the overall learning environment across villages.

The programme was formally launched on August 4, 2026, at Sabras Bhavan, Mithapur, in the presence of Shri Pabubha Virambha Manek, Member of the Legislative Assembly, Devbhumi Dwarka; Smt. Madhuben Bhatt, District Primary Education Officer; Shri R. V. Odedra, Taluka Development Officer, Devbhumi Dwarka; Shri Bharatbhai Karmata, Vice President, Dwarka Taluka Panchayat; Shri Bhurabha Jadiya, Block Resource Centre Coordinator; Smt. Aashaben Parmar, Taluka Education Coordinator; and Mr. Rino Raj, Vice President Manufacturing, India, Tata Chemicals Ltd. The launch marked the commencement of a collaborative initiative to strengthen government schools in Okhamandal through enhanced teaching support and improved learning outcomes for students.

Rino Raj, Vice President Manufacturing (India), Tata Chemicals Ltd, said “At Tata Chemicals, we believe quality education is fundamental to long-term community development. Through this partnership, we aim to ensure that students continue to receive uninterrupted learning support while creating opportunities for local youth to contribute to the education ecosystem. We hope this initiative will strengthen schools and encourage more children to stay connected with education.”

The School Support Programme reflects TCSRD’s continued focus on improving access to quality education through collaborative, community-led interventions. By working closely with local institutions and government schools, the initiative aims to create a stronger learning ecosystem for children across Okhamandal.