The room, originally a temple storeroom, was turned into a coaching-centre-cum-creche five years ago for local children who would often be left unsupervised all day as their parents went out to earn a living. Social workers started bringing the children of rickshaw-pullers, house help or shop vendors, and engaging them in games, drawing and other activities. Around 50 children aged three to 17 troop to the room around nine every morning and spend at least four hours there, studying and playing. The older children often help the younger ones with studies in between their own lessons. The older girls are also educated about cyber crime, trafficking and how to create their own network against abuse.

Source: The Telegraph September 27, 2018 09:00 UTC