Students at Kosesari Village in Palghar risk their lives every school day, crossing the Surya River on a boat made by villagers, just so that they can get educated. The monsoon makes their journey even more dangerous, but they are determined to not miss school. “We have been asking for a bridge on the river since 2000, but no one cares about these kids. The route to school via road is 25-km-long. We cannot afford private vehicles, and MSRTC buses never come on time,” said a zilla parishad member.

Every day, parents wait anxiously for the safe return of their kids