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The Sodhyatra with a difference..................
In Kutch, Gujarat trying to rebuild the education process in earthquake affected areas
Covering 14 villages of Rapar Taluka,
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looking for hope in broken background |
A disrupted education process |
Students admitted during shodhyatra in a Village School constructed by SRISTI |
The journey in Kutch.........
1)
Village
: Dabhuda, Taluka: Rapar, Dist.: Kutch
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Fourteen
volumes of Gujarati Encyclopedia (Vishwakosh) and other useful books were
donated and library was established in the village.
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During
a plantation programme hundred plants were planted around MOMAI temple
with the co-operation of villagers.
2) Village
: Sai
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Many
books useful for children and villagers were donated to establish a
library along with 14 volumes of Vishwakosh.
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In
a plantation programme 100 plants were planted in the village.
3) Village
: Pichhana (Badalpur) :
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Two
rooms were constructed for primary school.
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A
library has been established by donating 14 volumes of Vishwakosh as well
as other useful books.
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Plantation
was done around the newly established primary school.
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A
well was recharged at the farm of Mr. Narayanbhai Devjibhai during the 'Shramdan'
programme.
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A
recipe contest was organized in which 22 women participated and prepared
14 different delicious recipes.
4) Village
: Naliya Timba -2
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Two
rooms for primary school were constructed.
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A
library was established by donating 14 volumes of Vishwakosh and some
other useful books.
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Plantation
programme was done.
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Fifty
new students were admitted in the primary school.
5) Village
: Mevasa
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Two
rooms were constructed for primary school.
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Fourteen
volumes of vishwakosh and useful books for children and youth were donated
to establish a library in village.
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Plant
bio-diversity contest was held in the primary school.
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Plantation
was done around the primary school.
6) Village
: Thoriyali
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Fourteen
volumes of vishwakosh and useful books for children and youth were donated
to establish a library in village.
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Thirtyeight
new students were admitted in the primary school.
7) Village
: Kumbhariya
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Fourteen
volumes of vishwakosh and useful books for children and youth were donated
to establish a library in village.
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A
trough was constructed in village for animals.
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Hundred
plants were planted during 'shramdan' programme.
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Plant
bio-diversity contest was held in the primary school.
8) Village
: Khanpar
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Two
rooms were constructed for primary school.
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A
library was established by donating 14 volumes of Vishwakosh and some
other useful books.
9) Village
: Gajuwadh
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A
room was constructed for primary school.
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Useful
books for children and youth were donated in
village.
10) Village
: Jethasari
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A
room was constructed for primary school.
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Useful
books for children and youth were donated in
village.
11) Village
: Gongawadh
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A
room was constructed for primary school.
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Useful
books for children and youth were donated in
village.
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A 'chabutara'
( raised platform constructed for feeding birds) was constructed in the
village.
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Plantation
was carried out.
12) Village
: Govindpur
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A
library was established by donating 14 volumes of Vishwakosh and some
other useful books.
13) Village
: Badargadh
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A
library was established in primary school by donating 14 volumes of
Vishwakosh and some other useful books.
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Plant
bio-diversity contest was held in the primary school.
14) Village
: Sarasala
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Two
rooms were constructed for primary school.
· Useful books for children and youth were donated in village.
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Let's play and learn..... |
Edutainment-Ramanlal Soni a innovative teacher in action |
A ray of hope |
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Can I say something ? |
We want to learn |
Smile please!!!!!! |
During
the Shodhyatra :
Educational toys, pencil,
rubber, table books and other useful books were distributed in all the
primary schools. Total 8 primary schools were constructed in 8 different
villages. Libraries were established in 10 villages, while in 10 villages
plantation was carried out In
14 villages educational toys were distributed. A remarkable contribution
was made by Mr Ramanlal Soni (village: Tintoi, Tal:
Modasa, Dist: Sabarkantha), a
retired school teacher, for education
awareness through his poems, stories and songs. Meetings and discussions
were held with the villagers to develop interest in children towards
education. The knowledge of local people regarding agriculture,
veterinary, development of farm implements and other rural skills was
compiled and awarded.
Future plans:
· To form a committee of some renowned teachers who are interested in child education programme which will start 'Education Awareness Movement ' by providing regular visit in different villages of Rapar taluka. All the necessary help and co-operation will be provided by SRISTI.
· To establish libraries in many of the villages and provide more books for all age groups and other basic facilities to the libraries established in this Shodhyatra.
· To compile, advertise, analyse and improve the traditional knowledge of the villagers.
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Shodhyatra - 8 : Alwar district of Rajasthan from December
24, 2001 to January 1, 2002 .
EDUCATIONAL
ACTIVITIES DURING SHODHYATRA