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Virtual learning has not boded well for many who are on the have-nots spectrum: Namit

- Kavita Awaasthi kavita.awaasthi@htlive.com RAJESH FANDA

During the last few months, actor Namit Das has been looking after the financial requiremen­ts of his driver and house help. He informs that the post-lockdown phase has been stressful for them as the members of their families lost other sources of income. Das remarks that the economic threat has posed a challenge of education among the have-nots of our society.

The Wake Up Sid (2009) actor is worried and puts forth a big question that has no “solution for all” as yet. He raises concerns about education for the poor while we’re coping with the current Covid-19 crisis. He says “Virtual learning has not boded well for many who are on the have-nots spectrum. The fees for my driver’s children could not be paid because their school is not properly operationa­l. On this account, they left for Uttar Pradesh and they are being informally tutored by a teacher

I worry about the quality of education that’s being imparted across inland areas. A generation of kids will have to lose a year.

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in the inland.”

Das adds, “I worry about the quality of education that’s being imparted across inland areas. A generation of kids will have to lose a year and 2020 might become a gap year that was not intended for many. Not having a smartphone and a tablet means no education, I find that really concerning. I’m afraid that the virus might not kill us, but poverty will if we don’t support each other.”

Urging people to come forward to help those in need, he says, “If you are blessed with privileges you should try to do your bit to reduce suffering. While I have great respect for people who donate generously to causes, I think it’s important to reach out to those who are in your vicinity.” The actor, who has two web show releases this year, has been garnering praises for essaying the baddie in Aarya and Mafia.

The sudden lockdown clamped by the government to control the deadly coronaviru­s came with distress and shock but was a very important and prompt step taken at that point of time.

On the work front everything came to a halt but this time brought us close to my family. The much need time they been seeking from us happened with default. It was then I realised what was I missing and how much this balancing act was necessary. Now, even after the postpandem­ic period, this is one thing I will wish to continue and carry forward.

After the initial days, when we saw suffering of the common man, my commitment towards society came in the forefront. I have always remained inclined to help the super senior people and underprivi­leged people with their cataract surgeries by creating the fund with the help of likeminded people around.

Further, I saw this opportunit­y to do more for the society. I provided some maths and reasoning books to senior. Mother had been diagnosed with partial Alzheimer and that has made realize that much important it is to engage elder people mentally specially when are ignored by their blood relations.

During the pandemic, I guided and helped migrants to reach their native towns, again with the help of like-minded team, which gave me the satisfacti­on which is manifold higher than any corporate achievemen­t. Some of the domestic helps, which were stranded in Lucknow, were helped in reaching their native place. We als provided medical treatment to some people.

This era has made me realized the real understand­ing for happiness. I think I have got a mission now. I have taken some high-end skilling courses to coach corporates and individual­s. I will like to take his beyond them so that I can help society as a coach. And, that has been the biggest realisatio­n during this pandemic.

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