Pushpa Rana is a committed educator from Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand, who has dedicated her life to improving primary education in some of the most remote and difficult-to-access mountain villages. Understanding the challenges faced by children in these areas, such as long distances to schools, lack of infrastructure, and limited teaching resources, Pushpa often travels great distances on foot to reach students, ensuring they receive consistent and quality education.
Her work goes beyond teaching; she motivates parents to send their children, especially girls, to school and raises awareness about the importance of education in empowering communities. Despite limited resources and harsh terrain, Pushpa Rana’s unwavering dedication has helped many children in Uttarkashi overcome barriers to learning, making her a silent but powerful force for change in the region’s educational landscape.