P. Arun Kumar dropped out of formal education system when he was in 11th class in 2021 and started working in a furniture shop in Vizianagaram.
Principal Secretary, School Education, Praveen Prakash, during his visit to the district, interacted with Arun Kumar and convinced him to enrol his name in 12th class through an open school and opt for a combination of commerce, economics and civics, in addition to a skill course. The owner of the furniture shop, Praveen, has also promised to extend his support to the boy’s education.
Citing Arun Kumar’s case, Mr. Praveen Prakash has made an appeal to the owners of business houses, factories and other commercial establishments where youngsters who have not qualified in Classes 10 or 12 are engaged to encourage them to enrol in the open school, and a parallel vocational training at a skill centre.
