In a heartening display of prioritizing education, a farmer in Rajasthan has moved his entire family out of their home to ensure that children in his village can continue their schooling. This selfless act comes after the local primary school in Piplodi, Jhalawar district, tragically collapsed due to recent heavy rains, resulting in the death of seven students and injuries to 21 others.

Mor Singh, a 60-year-old farm laborer who never had the opportunity to attend school himself, understood the importance of education and offered his only valuable asset – his two-bedroom house – to the education department. "Children shouldn't lose their future," Singh stated, encapsulating his profound commitment to the young students of his village.

Singh's decision was made without fanfare. He simply informed his family, consisting of eight members including a toddler grandson, that they would need to relocate to a temporary shelter on the edge of their farmland. The family readily agreed, understanding the significance of his gesture.

The house, which cost Singh ₹4 lakh and a lifetime of savings and labor to construct between 2008 and 2012, was built by saving small amounts from daily wages and crop leftovers. Despite the emotional and financial investment, Singh did not hesitate to offer it for the continuation of classes.

On July 27, 2025, Singh and his family moved into their makeshift home – an unsteady shack made of plastic and tarpaulin hastily erected on a sloped area that is prone to flooding during the monsoon season. The family copes with leaking roofs and burns hay at night to ward off insects and snakes. The toddler sleeps in a hammock fashioned from his wife's old sari. They live with minimal possessions, including two cots, a stove, and a few utensils, having stored most of their belongings at a relative's house.

According to Singh, this arrangement will last for two years until a new school building is constructed. Despite the hardships, the family is determined to manage, demonstrating their unwavering support for the education of the village children.

Singh's act of kindness highlights the critical importance placed on education in Rajasthan, even amidst challenging circumstances. Education in state schools is free, but there are still expenses for uniforms or stationery. Furthermore, children are sometimes needed to help with chores such as fetching water, tending to younger siblings or working in the fields, which can lead to them dropping out of school. This makes Singh's sacrifice even more remarkable, as he prioritizes the children's right to education above his own comfort.

In related news from Rajasthan, the state government is taking steps to improve agriculture through access to information and technology. One such initiative involves sending 100 farmers on study tours to countries like the Netherlands, Brazil, Australia, and New Zealand to learn about the latest agro-technologies and practices. These tours, organized under the Agro Knowledge Enhancement Programme, will take place between November 2025 and March 2026. The selected farmers will study various aspects of agriculture, including mechanization, irrigation systems, soil management, and crop diversification, with the goal of improving crop yields and the functioning of Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs) in Rajasthan.