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North Bengal is the northern region of West Bengal, known for its diverse landscapes ranging from the Himalayan hills to lush tea gardens and forests. It includes districts like Darjeeling, Jalpaiguri, and Malda, and plays a key role in tourism, agriculture, and cross-border connectivity.
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When education has to wait: growing up in a tea garden in the Dooars
Sachin Oraon10mins read
Growing up in a tea garden in the Dooars, I watched classmates leave school long before they wanted to. Through personal experience and field reporting, this essay explores how low wages, unreliable transport, healthcare challenges and financial insecurity force many families to choose between education and survival, while a few young people struggle to keep their educational aspirations alive.
Sachin Oraon10mins read
