Nandkumar Mohite, a farmer\'s contribution to higher education of Ratnagiri
Deccan ChronicleRapidly growing population, shortages of teachers, books, and basic facilities are some of the nation's toughest challenges to meeting many national problems including education. As he is very well conversant with the difficulties faced in getting higher education in villages especially by the children of labourers, farmers and fishermen, he started a trust called Shramik Kisan Seva Samiti in the year 1991. Shramik Kisan Seva Samiti is an educational society started to fulfil the need for higher education and English medium schooling needs of the children of that region. Since Filaantro has supported many individuals and organizations with social causes along with educational institutions, the team guided Mr. Mohite and did the required hand-holding for raising funds. Talking about Filaantro support and guidance, Mr. Nandkumar D. Mohite said “When we met the Filaantro representative we were not aware about the possibility to raise funds online by sharing a fundraiser link.