Not a single literate in MP CM's hometown

SEMALIYA PATHAR (Sehore): A village in the foreign minister Sushma Swaraj's constituency and Madhya Pradesh chief minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan's home district, 60km from state capital, doesn't have a single literate.
Every time, residents of village receive a letter they walk 5km to know about its contents. Inhabitants of this village are Korku tribals, an endangered tribe.
The village is home to more than 500 tribals and 50 children aged between 5 and 14. Even Centre's flagship, Right to Education Act, means nothing for them.
As there's no school in the village, they would have to walk through hilly terrain for at least 7km to reach the nearest primary school.
"This is our condition after so many years of independence. How will our kids be educated and lead a better life," asks 55-year old Kaleram.
Another tribal, Karan Singh, who is father of 11-year old Ajay, said, "If my child could study, I would have brought books and pencils from Sehore."
Many politicians came to the village and assured that a school would be built, but to no avail, said Singh.
Primary education is a big hurdle, say villagers. "If there is at least a primary school, our children will be able to study," said Singh.
Majority youth of this village are unemployed. "Every time, I saw a policeman, I wanted to be one. Today, I know my dream is shattered as I am illiterate and will never be able to become a cop," said Pehlad, 20.