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Education
Bhopal Govt School Turns Scrap into Classroom Tools: Dr. Archana Shukla’s Innovative Teaching
✍️ Amar Ujala · Bhopal
🗓 14 Sep 2026, 01:01 PM
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Teacher Dr. Archana Shukla of a Bhopal government school has fashioned science models from broken false‑ceiling tiles and math aids from old tires, turning resource scarcity into a learning advantage.
In a government school in Bhopal, Dr. Archana Shukla, a recipient of the National Teacher Award, has responded to a shortage of teaching materials by repurposing discarded items. Broken tiles from a false‑ceiling were assembled into simple science models, allowing students to explore concepts hands‑on.
Similarly, old automobile tires were cut and arranged to serve as benches and visual aids for mathematics lessons, illustrating geometric shapes and measurement principles. The makeshift resources have been integrated into daily classroom activities, encouraging students to engage creatively with the curriculum.
School officials praised the initiative, noting that the approach not only mitigates the lack of conventional supplies but also instills a spirit of ingenuity among pupils. Dr. Shukla hopes the model can inspire other under‑resourced schools across the state to adopt low‑cost, locally sourced teaching aids.
The project aligns with broader efforts to improve educational outcomes in Madhya Pradesh by leveraging community assets and teacher innovation, rather than relying solely on external funding.
Similarly, old automobile tires were cut and arranged to serve as benches and visual aids for mathematics lessons, illustrating geometric shapes and measurement principles. The makeshift resources have been integrated into daily classroom activities, encouraging students to engage creatively with the curriculum.
School officials praised the initiative, noting that the approach not only mitigates the lack of conventional supplies but also instills a spirit of ingenuity among pupils. Dr. Shukla hopes the model can inspire other under‑resourced schools across the state to adopt low‑cost, locally sourced teaching aids.
The project aligns with broader efforts to improve educational outcomes in Madhya Pradesh by leveraging community assets and teacher innovation, rather than relying solely on external funding.