Gram Swaraj Sangh
Gram Swaraj Sangh - A Gandhian Institute preserving values of selfless service
Special Report: Silver lining in Black Clouds
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The National council of Rural Institute New Delhi, had sanctioned a project "Naye Talim" in Gujarat. The project proposed to create an impact on education in rural areas under ‘Naye Talim’. Out of the 25 selected institutions selected to start theses institutions, the 11th institution of ‘Naye Talim’ was started under the aegis of Gram Swaraj Sangh Trust, at Nilpar. The institute started on 18/6/1979 in the back ground region like Vagad (Rapar, Bhachau) Taluka of Kutch district. The institution has been the local point for village development in the Rapar Taluka in a very special way....
The Sangh Philosophy:
- The Sangh undertakes projects to benefit the people of the area, ensuring at the same time mass participation of the people for whose benefit the activity is being undertaken.
- Fair, transparent and economical administration.
- The Sangh believes in equality without discrimination on the basis of religion, caste or gender, with the intention of helping the last man first.
- The Sangh believes in Gandhian Philosophy and political non-alignment.
- Promote community living based on work and society with socially relevant education.
Sangh Structure:
Sri Gram Swaraj Sangh operates as a mother organization, acting as an umbrella for other organizations for development work in the area. All work is carried out by charitable trusts.
| Name of the Organization | Year Started | |
| Main Organization | Sri Gram Swaraj Sangh, Nilpar | 1978 |
| Sister Organization | Sushil Trust | 1991 |
| Sister Organization | Maganbhai Soni Smarak Trust | 1993 |
The organization operates from four campuses - Nilpar, Vallabhpur, Ratanpar (Khadir) and Selari.
Working:
Education: 700 children are studying from 1st to 10th standard in various schools run by the Sangh and associated organizations. Of these, 500 children study in residential schools, with the organization bearing expenses with the help of the government and other organizations engaged in similar work. The Sangh inculcates self-respect and independence in students along with community work. They earn whatever they eat and do not live off others. We try to ensure that they earn their livelihood.
Other than the syllabus that is covered they are given exposure to libraries, laboratories, work camps, treasure hunts, fetes, travel tours, creative-writing competitions etc. Other than these, other programmes are run for the benefit of the school children. Hostel, Gaushala, Adivasi Kanyashala, and Residence of workers, offices, and guesthouse etc. total 59 buildings are erected.
Library: There are specialized books numbering 3200 in the library. Collection of Tagore’s works, Meghani, Premchandaji, Gandhiji, Pananalal Patel, Kanyalal Munshi, Vinobaji, Gunavant shah, Kanti Bhatt, Sachidnadji, Kundanika Kapadia, Kanti Shah etc. well known and famous writers published books are stored in the library. At present expenditure have been made Rs. 46,260/- worth of books have
Laboratory: The liveliness of the laboratory wholly on the science teacher. The vidyalaya has sufficient special ‘dust proof ‘ accommodation, Life science, experiments, are also performed on the subject of agriculture on every children. Every year by the student of every standard. For eg. katka kalam, Bhet kalam, Gundi kalam, find out the proportion of the fats in the milk, give proper treatment to sick cattle and preparing jam, cold drinks (sharbat) penda (sweet item) and Shreekhand.
Relief and Reconstruction of Homes
- Kutch is a region that is often devastated by natural calamities. Five out of every seven years people in this area are faced by adverse situations in the form of famine, cyclones, etc.
- 1986-1988: In these three years of calamity, the students ran a program for providing fodder and water for the livestock in the district.
- This program was also run in 1993-1994 and ensured that food was also available for the cattle owners. This was run over a period of seven months and covered 1000 buffaloes and 250 cows.
- 1999-2000: In this period, relief work was done in the areas of Khadhir, and cows and buffaloes were tended as before. In the villages covered in this period: Kharoda, Ganeshpur, and Ratanpur - cattle feeding centres were started which are still functioning successfully.
- In the cyclone that devastated Gujarat in 1998, the students ran a “Kutch rehabilitation program†was run alongside other relief activities. This involved building 65 houses in the villages of Amrapar, Versivaat, Lalahiravaat, Gadhada and Ratanpur. With the donations that arrived as a result of relief activities during this time, “Sulabh Gram Aavas Yojna†was started. Under this Rs 4,000 is given for reconstruction of houses and the scheme covered about 1100 families.
- In the earthquake that devastated Kutch on 26th January in Bhuj, Bhachau, Anjar and Rapar Taluka, most of the villages and towns were destroyed. There was significant loss of property at various campuses. Nilpar and Vallabhpur campuses of the Trust were totally grounded. Along with the help of other NGOs, GSS got into relief work for the region and the Nilpar campus was converted into a base for initiation of relief activities in the Rapar taluka.
- Employment - Self-dependence: In order to provide employment to all the residents of the Gram, “Amber Spinning Centre†was started. By ways of this scheme, 18 women earned revenue of about Rs.4 lakh in the year 1999-2000. Tailors also received employment under this scheme. The Khadi Bhandar that is operated by the institution has annual revenue of approximately Rs. 20 lakhs. In the villages of Selari, Kanpar, Vallabhpur, Sai, Ratanpar, Dholavira stitching centres have been operational. This process has helped 113 artisans helped by ensuring independent employment streams.
- Agriculture and Livestock: On it’s main campuses there is about 15 acres of agricultural tract and students are taught on various aspects of agriculture. At the Nilpar campus, a cowshed, which houses 12 cows, is present. All work related to agriculture and livestock in the school is managed by the students.
- Environment friendliness: Planting trees, soil enhancement, waste management, water management are various programs that also carried out in the realm of environment friendly treatises. The organization considers environment protection as one of the utmost priorities in this generation. Description of Rural Development activities that have been carried out are given below
| Works | No.s |
| New pond construction | 11 |
| Old pond repairing Low Cost Housing | 16 / 2000 |
| Wells revived | 609 |
| Wells recharged | 79 |
| Public Toilets | 696 |
| Clearing of canals Bandh Formation | 19,160 fields |
A program has been proposed to take over the rehabilitation of five new villages by means of the Watershed programnext year.
The level of the destruction to the institution due to the on 26th devastating earthquake, the rough formula on necessary rehabilitation
The institute’s campus at Nilpar has virtually been razed to the ground and is not in a good condition to use again. The institution has been built by the hard work and savings of 23 years like little drops make an ocean, but all this has been razed to the ground in only 100 seconds earthquake. 50,000 square foot construction and roughly 40 buildings have been useless.
Rehabilitation:
The process of work of rehabilitation of the buildings has begun. In the construction to be done hence forth the following point will be kept in mind.
1. It will be made form the local material as far as possible.
2. Use of old discarded building material.
3. Create local employed.
4. Construction should be simple, heat and economically designed.
5. The necessity of the entire campus should be kept in mind while preparing the master plan and reconstruction
6. Local climate, way to living, cultural needs should be adhered to.
7. Can withstand where earthquake proof.
The work of implementing all the above parameters simultaneously has been precarious and may require some time. For that our experience over and above various experience of various rules and design and planning based on them are taken in to consideration.
Other Activities:
Eye donations, physical health programs, and provision of justice to the underprivileged are other programs that are run by the organization.
| Sr. No. | Campus/Area | Agency Involved | Year Estd. | Classes | Girls/ boys | type of school | No. of students |
| 1 | Son Tekri, Nilpar | Sri Gram Swaraj Sangh | 1978 | 8th-10th | Both | Middle School | 150 |
| 2 | Son Tekri, Nilpar | Sri Gram Swaraj Sangh | 1978 | 8th-10th | Boys | School | 120 |
| 3 | Son Tekri, Nilpar | Sri Gram Swaraj Sangh | 1994 | 1st-7th | Girls | Residential | 120 |
| 4 | Vallabhpur | Sri Gram Swaraj Sangh | 1951 | 1st-7th | Boys | School | 60 |
| 5 | Vallabhpur | Sri Gram Swaraj Sangh | 1990 | 1st-7th | Girls | School | 20 |
| 6 | Vallabhpur | Sri Gram Swaraj Sangh | 1999 | 1st-3rd | Both | Residential | 60 |
| 7 | Vallabhpur | Sri Gram Swaraj Sangh | Balwadi | Both | Balwadi | 20 | |
| 8 | Ratanpur, Khadir | Sushil Trust | 1994 | 1st-7th | Girls | Residential | 120 |
| 9 | Ratanpur, Khadir | Sushil Trust | 1999 | 8th-9th | Both | Middle School | 64 |
| 10 | Ratanpur, Khadir | Sushil Trust | 2000 | 8th-9th | Boys | School | 18 |
| 11 | Rapar | Sushil Trust | 1992 | Balmandir | Both | Balmandir | 50 |
| 12 | Rapar | Sushil Trust | 1993 | Library | |||
| 13 | Selari | Maganbhai Soni Smarak Trust | 1994 | 8th-10th | Both | Middle School | 150 |
Annexure 3:
Estimation cost of Nilpar campus buildings:
| Sr. No | Name of the Department (Building) | Total Construction (Sq.foot) | Expenditure |
| 1 | Vinay Mandir U. Buniyadi Vidyalaya | 12838.5 | 29,88,630 |
| 2 | Adivasi School | 16107.5 | 35,52,470 |
| 3 | Mavjibhai ved Chatralaya | 12698.5 | 27,30,670 |
Cost Estimation of Shree Gram Swaraj Sangh – Nilpar,
Vinay Mandir Uttar Buniyadi Vidhyalaya (Taluka Rapar –Kutch) Total 150 students
| Sr. No | Name of Building | No. of Building | Measure | Total Area (sq.foot) | Construction (sq.foot/Rs.) | Total Estimation Cost (Rs.) |
| 1 | Office | 1 | 22*18 | 396 | 250 | 99,000 |
| 2 | Staff Room | 1 | 22*18 | 396 | 250 | 99,000 |
| 3 | Class Room (8th stand.) | 1 | 32*20 | 640 | 250 | 1,60,000 |
| 4 | (9th +10th stand.) | 1 | 22*18 | 792 | 250 | 1,98,000 |
| 5 | Laboratory | 1 | 30*20 | 600 | 250 | 1,50,000 |
| 6 | Agriculture Lab | 1 | 22*18 | 396 | 250 | 99,000 |
| 7 | Library | 1 | 22*18 | 396 | 250 | 99,000 |
| 8 | Reading Room | 1 | 22*18 | 396 | 250 | 99,000 |
| 9 | Socially use for project work Room (SUPW) | 1 | 22*18 | 396 | 250 | 99,000 |
| 10 | Instrument Room | 1 | 15*12 | 180 | 250 | 45,000 |
| 11 | Hobby Room | 1 | 22*25 | 550 | 250 | 1,37,500 |
| 12 | Girls Room | 1 | 10*12 | 120 | 200 | 24,000 |
| 13 | Prayer hall | 1 | 80*20 | 1600 | 250 | 4,00,000 |
| 14 | Stage (Rangbhumi) | 1 | 25*25 | 625 | 40 | 25,000 |
| 15 | Office | 1 | 10*15 | 150 | 160 | 24,000 |
| 16 | Store Room | 1 | 12*15 | 180 | 160 | 28,800 |
| 17 | Water Tank | 1 | 6*5*5 | 150 | 55 | 8250 |
| 18 | Toilets | 6 | 3.5*3 | 63 | 160 | 10.080 |
| 19 | Bathrooms | 10 | 2.5*2.5 | 62.5 | 160 | 10,000 |
| 20 | Principal House | 1 | 32.5*20 | 650 | 250 | 1,62,500 |
| 21 | Teachers quarters | 5 | 450 | 2250 | 250 | 5,62,500 |
| 22 | Clerk+Sevak Quarters | 2 | 450 | 900 | 250 | 2,25,000 |
| 23 | Workshop | 1 | 40*20 | 800 | 250 | 2,00,000 |
| 24 | Water room | 1 | 10*15 | 150 | 160 | 24,000 |
| TOTAL | 29,88,630 |
Note: Rs. 250/- cost estimation construction / sq.foot is including light fittings, Furniture, plumbing, Wall drawer. It is approximately cost.
Cost Estimation of Shree Gram Swaraj Sangh - Nilpar,
Adivasi school –Ashram Girls school Taluka Rapar – Kutch (120 Students)
| Sr. No | Name of Building | No. of Building | Measure | Total Area (sq.foot) | Construction (sq.foot/Rs.) | Total Estimation Cost (Rs.) |
| 1 | Office | 1 | 15*20 | 300 | 250 | 75,000 |
| 2 | Staff Room | 1 | 15*20 | 300 | 250 | 75,000 |
| 3 | Class Room (1st stand.) | 1 | 20*20 | 400 | 250 | 1,00,000 |
| 4 | (2nd +7th stand.) | 6 | 15*20 | 1800 | 250 | 4,50,000 |
| 5 | Laboratory | 1 | 20*20 | 400 | 250 | 1,00,000 |
| 6 | Library | 1 | 15*20 | 300 | 250 | 75,000 |
| 7 | Swathaya Room | 1 | 22*20 | 440 | 250 | 1,10,000 |
| 8 | Hostel –1 | 1 | 70*20 | 1400 | 250 | 3,50,000 |
| 9 | Hostel | 1 | 30*20 | 1800 | 250 | 4,50,000 |
| 10 | Dinning Room | 1 | 70*20 | 1400 | 250 | 3,50,000 |
| 11 | Kitchen | 1 | 22*22 | 484 | 250 | 1,21,000 |
| 12 | Store Room | 1 | 22*2522 | 484 | 250 | 1,21,500 |
| 13 | Logistic room | 1 | 15*12 | 180 | 200 | 45,000 |
| 14 | Parents Room | 1 | 10*12 | 120 | 250 | 30,000 |
| 15 | Patient Room | 1 | 10*12 | 120 | 250 | 30,000 |
| 16 | Principal House | 1 | 25*20 | 500 | 250 | 1,25,000 |
| 17 | Teachers Quarter | 6 | 20*20 | 2400 | 250 | 6,00,000 |
| 18 | Hobby Room | 1 | 15*20 | 300 | 250 | 75,000 |
| 19 | Instrument Room | 6 | 10*12 | 120 | 250 | 30,000 |
| 20 | Stage | 1 | 2.5*2.5 | 625 | 40 | 10,000 |
| 21 | Store Room | 1 | 15*12 | 180 | 250 | 45,000 |
| 22 | Coal+Fuel Room | 1 | 15*20 | 300 | 100 | 30,000 |
| 23 | Toilets | 12 | 3.5*3 | 126 | 160 | 20,160 |
| 24 | Bathrooms | 10 | 2.5 *2.5 | 62,5 | 160 | 10,000 |
| 25 | Water Tank | 3 | 6*5*5 | 450 | 55 | 24,750 |
| 26 | Bathroom | 12 | 4.5*4 | 216 | 160 | 34,560 |
| 28 | Underground water Tank | 1 | 10*10*6 | 600 | 40 | 24,000 |
| TOTAL | 35,52,470 |
Note: This Ashramshala is provided facility up to primary school. (Standard 1st to 7th )
Rs. 250/- cost estimation; construction/sq.foot is including light fittings, Furniture, plumbing, Wall drawer. It is approximately cost.
| Sr. No | Name of Building | No. of Building | Measure | Total Area (sq.foot) | Construction (Sq.foot/Rs.) | Total Estimation Cost (Rs.) |
| 1 | Office | 1 | 18*22 | 396 | 250 | 99,000 |
| 2 | Hostel-1(Prayer hall) | 1 | 100*20 | 2000 | 250 | 5,00,000 |
| 3 | Hostel | 8 | 20*12 | 1920 | 250 | 4,80,000 |
| 4 | Kitchen | 1 | 22*22 | 484 | 250 | 1,21,000 |
| 5 | Store Room | 1 | 22*25 | 550 | 250 | 1,37,500 |
| 6 | Dinning Room | 1 | 70*20 | 1400 | 250 | 3,50,000 |
| 7 | Parents Room | 1 | 15*12 | 1400 | 250 | 45,000 |
| 8 | Patient Room | 1 | 12*12 | 144 | 250 | 35,000 |
| 9 | Logistics Room | 1 | 15*12 | 180 | 250 | 45,000 |
| 10 | Students store Room | 1 | 10*12 | 120 | 250 | 30,000 |
| 11 | Store Room | 1 | 15*12 | 180 | 160 | 28,800 |
| 12 | Library+ Swathaya Room | 1 | 22*25 | 550 | 250 | 1,37,500 |
| 13 | Water Room | 1 | 10*15 | 150 | 160 | 24,000 |
| 14 | Generator Room | 1 | 15*12 | 180 | 160 | 28,800 |
| 15 | Coal+ Fuel Room | 1 | 15*20 | 300 | 100 | 30,000 |
| 16 | Rector Room | 1 | 20*20 | 800 | 250 | 2,00,000 |
| 17 | Security Room | 1 | 20*15 | 300 | 250 | 2,25,000 |
| 18 | Cook’s Room | 3 | 20*15 | 900 | 250 | 2,25,000 |
| 19 | Under ground Tank | 1 | 10*15*6 | 900 | 40 | 36,000 |
| 20 | Toilets | 12 | 3.5*3 | 126 | 160 | 20,160 |
| 21 | Bathrooms | 12 | 3.5*3 | 126 | 160 | 20,160 |
| 22 | Swimming Place | 1 | 25*12 | 300 | 90 | 27,000 |
| 23 | Bathroom | 12 | 3.5*3 | 126 | 160 | 10,000 |
| 24 | Water Tank (drink) | 3 | 6*5*5 | 450 | 55 | 24,750 |
| Total | 27,30,670 |
Contact Address:
Gram swaraj Sangh,
lilpar,
mandal:raphar,
Dist:Kutch
Gujarat
Ph no:091-02830-21479
Monetary Contributions are invited from individuals/ organizations NGO's....... Checks payable to:
Shri GramSwarajSangh Earthquake Relief Fund
DenaBank(Rahpar) Acount no:7656