We found a singer in Romanch

Romanch Kumar, a student from Pendrawan Upper primary School in Komna block, Nuapada district (Odisha) is elated and proud to be known as a good singer. Romanch’s teachers, friends and classmates appreciate his talent and also wonder as to why he never shared with them his interest in singing. They are surprised to see a new Romanch– from a shy and nervous boy to an optimistic and confident person. Romanch, student of standard 6, himself finds it astonishing and gives the entire credit to Aflatoun.
“I am proud of the Aflatoun movement. I could have never achieved all this without Aflatoun”, he says.
Pendrawan Upper Primary School in Nuapada district of Odisha has total number of 352 students (175 boys and 177 girls). With the help of MelJol’s partner NGO ASHA (Association for Social and Health Advancement), implementation of Aflatoun programme in this school started on August 11, 2010. Since then, about 118 students have started regular savings. Today, the total amount saved by school children is Rs. 21,150 which has been deposited in Pendrawan post office.
Aflatoun programme has also brought radical change in the life of school children. Besides understanding the importance of saving money and other resources, children have also started giving due importance to personal hygiene, clean surroundings, regular attendance in school and making sure they do not waste food and water.
Teachers are very happy with the progress. They support Aflatoun programme and enthusiastically coordinate related activities in school.
Satyanad Bemal, a teacher in Pendrawan Upper Primary School feels that the programme has made children aware of their rights and responsibilities. “Aflatoun programme has made children more responsible towards studies. They regularly save money which is a good practice and participate in various Aflatoun activities. I appreciate and thank Aflatoun team”, says Bemal.