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One Man's Dream Is Changing 12,000 Childhoods

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Chetan Pardeshi's mobile library initiative has expanded from 5 schools to over 160 across 4 states, serving 12,000+ children. The program reports measurable outcomes: children who previously struggled to speak now confidently present before their schools, and students return during summer holidays to borrow books, indicating sustained engagement and literacy development.

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