In 2012, Janek Kuwanr, Head Master of Lokkabi Haldhar Avasik Banavidyalaya visited me along with renowned poet Padmasri Haldhar Nag. They proposed to initiate teachings in Kosali in the school and they invited me to the school. It was hot summer, I visited the school. A mud house with 2 rooms attached with a veranda and surrounded by jungle, no boundary wall no other facilities. A colour faded signboard hanging to the roof. That was Lokkabi Haldhar Avasik Banavidyalaya. The school is situated at Kudopali near Sohela of Bargarh district.
I discussed with many senior grammarians and wrote 2 books for the school; a grammar book and a story book. We released the primer “Aasa Kosali Sikhma” and “Aasare Pile Kathani Kahema”. The book was published by Beni group and supported by many well wishers.
When the CM wrote recommendation letter to the Union government urging to include Kosali in 8th Schedule, there in the letter too he has mention about the school.
Now the school is in bit better position with some financial assistance from government and other well wishers. But that not enough, the government should undertake it fully and continue teaching Kosali.
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