Shivamogga (Karnataka): A teacher has received a bike as a gift from the students and villagers in his farewell after his 16 years of service in a school here. The heartwarming incident took place in Vallur village, a hilly area, 80 km away from the Sagar taluk.
Santhosh Kanchan, who started his teaching job in this village has been transferred to Warahi government school, Kundapur. The farewell ceremony was organised for him on the school premises. He helped the educational progress of the children of this part. He used to teach the children day and night and those who have studied here have gone for higher education in different places. He has also helped villagers in emergency situations.
Sridhar, a villager said, "Santosh has served as a teacher in our village school for 16 years. When there were no vehicles in our village, his bike helped us with all our needs. His bike was a bike ambulance for the village. He helped the villagers day and night. Our children, who studied here have moved to other places for higher practice.”
"All this has happened because of Santosh. We will never forget him. We all will remember him,” Sridhar added. He shared his impression that they collected money together and gave him this bike. Santhosh Kanchan joined as a teacher in 2007 with no facilities and used to stay in the school and teach the children.