Malkangiri, Oct. 26 -- At a time when there are instances of teachers neglecting their duties in some of the remote areas of the State, two teachers in Malkangiri district have led the way through their dedication towards work.

Braving all the odds and strong water current of Saptadhara river, Marianus Tete, headmaster of Gojiaguda Primary School, and Tapan Kumar Paikaray, Assistant Teacher of the school ensure that students get education every day. They wade through waist deep water of the river from Khairaput side to Gojiaguda where the school is located.

In rainy days, even things get worse with an increase in water level. Both the teachers swim to the other side of the river, Gojiaguda to reach the school.

"I don't like neglecting ...