Guwahati, Sept. 8 -- Going to school is still a tedious process for tea garden children in Assam.Ridima, an 8-year-old, was seen walking to school along with a group of children on Monday in Tinsukia district of upper Assam.

She covers nearly six km every day on foot, crossing fields, streams and narrow passages through tea gardens to attend classes and return home.

"My mother says that going to school is necessary for becoming a good and happy person," she said with a shy smile, clutching her worn-out school bag.

Teachers in the region acknowledge the challenges but applaud the spirit of such children."Their resilience is inspiring. Despite poverty and distance, they attend classes regularly. Education here is more than a privilege it...