This 55-year-old teacher treks 5 km daily to keep promise of teaching one student
Veteran teacher Jivan Mithari has walked 5 km through dense forest each morning for 13 years to teach a single student at a remote school in Kolhapur, Maharashtra. Despite wildlife threats and the absence of basic amenities, he continues the daily trek to keep education accessible for the hamlet’s children.
Indian Express Education
13 Sept 2026
rural educationteacher dedicationremote schools
