This post is created by The Better India and sponsored by Wingify Earth.

In a crowded city like Delhi, where space is a premium commodity, innovative solutions are needed to provide classrooms for children. One such solution is the use of shipping containers, which are now being converted into classrooms!

The idea was first implemented in 2017 in one of the government schools in South Delhi when the school was facing a severe space crunch and building new classrooms was not an option.

The shipping containers were procured from the nearby container terminal and were fitted with windows, doors, and electrical fittings including air conditioners, and then painted in bright colours. They were also equipped with modern teaching aids like whiteboards, projectors, and computers. This was an instant hit with the children. The bright colours and innovative design of the containers made learning a fun experience for them.

After the success of the pilot project in South Delhi, more than 50 schools across Delhi replicated the idea.

This concept has also opened up new opportunities for entrepreneurs. Several startups have now emerged that specialise in the conversion of shipping containers into classrooms, offices, and even homes.

#WingifyEarth encourages such proactive actions to safeguard the environment and keep it clean.

#WingifyEarth in partnership with 'The Better India'