It's a bright and sunny morning to begin with. We're ready ahead of schedule and were at the venue at the appointed time. The crowd took time to trickle in but by the time the proceedings had begun in right earnest at 11 AM, the hall was packed.
The seven panchayats that have been selected for the first phase of the e-literacy programme have got the necessary training aids and must get on with their act in right earnest. They've promised to achieve their targets by end-May and the nod had to be given to the revised estimates. Meanwhile, Vaazhathoppu, one among the seven, on its own initiative will give it a 'booster thrust' beginning with a public meeting tomorrow. They've modified their means to achieve the target by planning to carry even 'table tops' to the field, to teach the learners.
They're given the go ahead without any reservations from our side as getting the target population completely e-literate was the ultimate aim which the panchayat plans to achieve by end-Apr. The students of the local engineering college especially, those of the National Service Scheme have pledged their wholehearted efforts for the programme! A heartening situation indeed!!
Since the panchayat was told about my Maman's inability of attending their meeting slated for tomorrow because of the 'yatra', he was invited to speak a few words on the occasion of a mass run conducted at Cheruthoni's main square this evening. Our departure for Ernakulam was consequently delayed. After dinner enroute, we reached the government guest house by about 2200h.
After a quick session of debrief and the highlighting of our activities for tomorrow, it's decided that we needed to take off for Kaakkanaad tomorrow morning at 0830h. It's gonna be a long day!
Tailpiece.
(a) This afternoon, Anchita, a young lady who was part of the audience, at the end of it all, comes to me to ask about my relationship with my Maman - we don't discuss these things as a rule, generally. She was given the clarification and she gave me a 'know all' look, perhaps she'd noticed our resemblance!
(b) Tomorrow, the 'yatra' will reach Thrissur by sunset. I shall be making a quick dash home, look up mom and Lekha and get my personal effects changed and rejoin the team on Sunday morning.
(c) Elias, the 65 year old co-ordinator of ours at Idukki is another follower of my grandfather. His loyalty is touching!
The seven panchayats that have been selected for the first phase of the e-literacy programme have got the necessary training aids and must get on with their act in right earnest. They've promised to achieve their targets by end-May and the nod had to be given to the revised estimates. Meanwhile, Vaazhathoppu, one among the seven, on its own initiative will give it a 'booster thrust' beginning with a public meeting tomorrow. They've modified their means to achieve the target by planning to carry even 'table tops' to the field, to teach the learners.
They're given the go ahead without any reservations from our side as getting the target population completely e-literate was the ultimate aim which the panchayat plans to achieve by end-Apr. The students of the local engineering college especially, those of the National Service Scheme have pledged their wholehearted efforts for the programme! A heartening situation indeed!!
Since the panchayat was told about my Maman's inability of attending their meeting slated for tomorrow because of the 'yatra', he was invited to speak a few words on the occasion of a mass run conducted at Cheruthoni's main square this evening. Our departure for Ernakulam was consequently delayed. After dinner enroute, we reached the government guest house by about 2200h.
After a quick session of debrief and the highlighting of our activities for tomorrow, it's decided that we needed to take off for Kaakkanaad tomorrow morning at 0830h. It's gonna be a long day!
Tailpiece.
(a) This afternoon, Anchita, a young lady who was part of the audience, at the end of it all, comes to me to ask about my relationship with my Maman - we don't discuss these things as a rule, generally. She was given the clarification and she gave me a 'know all' look, perhaps she'd noticed our resemblance!
(b) Tomorrow, the 'yatra' will reach Thrissur by sunset. I shall be making a quick dash home, look up mom and Lekha and get my personal effects changed and rejoin the team on Sunday morning.
(c) Elias, the 65 year old co-ordinator of ours at Idukki is another follower of my grandfather. His loyalty is touching!
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