One of the challenges faced in slums is the lack of motivation among students to study after school hours. Given that a student spends seven hours in school, eight hours sleeping, and two to three hours on household chores, the remaining six hours present a critical issue. Unfortunately, these neighborhoods in Delhi are often rife with anti-social activities, including the easy availability of drugs, illegal liquor sales, and gambling. Consequently, students who wish to study encounter practical challenges. The residents’ small 8-by-8-foot rooms typically house up to six individuals, complete with beds, a kitchen, and a TV.

 This setup leaves students without a designated space to study, and over time, their minds become disengaged from learning as they become enticed by their surroundings and involved in anti-social behaviors. By the time students reach the ninth grade, they may become even more entrenched in drug use and develop aspirations to become local mafia members or open their own liquor shops or gambling establishments. Given these challenges, an initiative is necessary to assist students in managing the four to six hours during which they are exposed to anti-social activities and are at risk of being lured into them.