Educating underprivileged children in India
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Humble beginnings
Trust started with Rs 5,000
Collected Rs 1.5 lacs & purchased land in Amritsar
Public School started with 2 rooms, 70 children & 3 teachers in 1982
We know education
30+ years in education
1,685 children
Significant investment in infrastructure
Personal whole-time devotion of Managing Trustee, Mr K.R. Maheshwary
Focus on Economic Weaker Sections of Society
Education
Skills training
Healthcare
Laying of foundation stone in 1981
Shaheed Jit Singh award to Mr K.R. Maheshwary (Managing Trustee) by Ajit Singh Pannu (Deputy
Commissioner) for immense contribution to the education of Economically Weaker Sections
Public school
CBSE Affiliation
Free residential school for EWS children: Purchased
22,360 sq yards land
1,685 children 94 rooms 200+ computers Library Health club 500 EWS children 5 labs 40 LCDs Gymnasium Swimming pool 100+ teachers 8 activity rooms 3 Conference rooms Skating rink Sports facilities
1982 1989 2007
Free skills training: Manav School of
Technical Education
2004
Free school for Economically Weaker
Sections (EWS)
2011
Free Healthcare: EWS Child Health
Care project
2014
100% Free schooling English-medium education Uniforms Books Stationery Mid-day snacks Medical aid Evening homework class Monetary support for
college education
Infrastructure 15 class-rooms 18 teachers LCDs as teaching aid Computer lab Common infrastructure:
• 5 labs • Swimming pool • Skating rink • Health club/Gym • Dance room
Free education school building: Manav Kalyan Vidya Mandir
Parent commitment Regular meetings with Chairman Guidance for conducive home
environment
Phased development KG-5th class: Grooming 6th-10th class: Common facilities 11th onwards: Integration Monetary support for college education
Enabling aspirations… positive re-inforcement Motivation… ambitions & careers
Love, care & attention Personal touch Regular class visits by Chairman Home visit by Chairman
Assembly
Playway method learning
Science Lab
Computer Lab
Library
Table tennis
Basketball
Swimming pool
Skating
Art
Dance
Singing
Yoga
Meeting life’s basic needs is challenging for the families whose children study in our school
Typical profiles: Sweepers, Household maids, Plumbers, Painters, Mason, Peons, Drivers, Tailors, Hawkers, Gardener, Carpenters, Daily-wage labourers
Stellar academic performance
No drop-outs
100% pass rate in CBSE 10th & 12th class exams
54% achieved distinction (>75% marks) in 12th exams
Making a positive change to their lives
85% pursuing higher education in College
“Free education for poor children for 30 years.”
-Dainik Jagran
(Among Top 3 newspapers in India)
“… So that dreams can become reality.”
-Dainik Bhaskar
(Among Top 3 newspapers in India)
Name: Mandeep
From: KG – Class 12
Father profession: Gardener
Presently pursuing: Bachelor of Commerce Self supporting while working
Name: Rimpi
From: KG – Class 12
Father profession: Auto rickshaw driver
Presently pursuing: Bachelor of Arts Hons (English)
Monetary support: College fees is being paid by our Trust
“… you have shown us a path for success. Admission in Manav Kalyan Vidya Mandir has changed my way of thinking… but you have taught me to think bigger….”
“My father us an auto driver….my family is facing a great problem to meet household expenses. After passing +2 exams, I was able to join college to pursue B.A. Honours in English.”
Sarpanch & Villagers at site of Free Residential School
Students 1000+
100% all-inclusive free facilities
Education Residence
Meals Books
Uniform Medical
To be affiliated CBSE
Start date April 2016
Location Loharka
Main City Amritsar (distance 9 km)
State Punjab
Land area 22,360 sq yards
Villages nearby 7
Population Approx 25,000
Rs 2 cr
Rs 4 cr
Rs 6 cr
Rs 8 cr
Rs 10 cr
Collection status
2.25 cr
Total funding need
Amt (Rs Lacs)
Comments
Land 225 22,360 sq yards acquired (25/8/2014)
Site development 55 Leveling, Boundary walls, Inner road, Water supply, Electric installation
Buildings 790 Hostel, 36 classes, 5 labs, Library, 4 activity rooms, Medical room, Auditorium, Residential accommodation, Admin block
Furniture 40
Computers 30
Lab & library 30 Equipment, books
Solar Energy Installation
25
Waste Mgmnt 5
Total Rs 12 cr
“…is all set to establish another state-of-the-art English medium free school… the school will have boarding and lodging facilities on the five acre campus….”
Excerpts from Tribune, Aug 29, 2014
“Besides having a well-equipped boarding facility, the school will have a swimming pool, gymnasium and other sports facilities.”
“The Trust is already running Manav Kalyan Vidya Mandir, an English medium free school....for the underprivileged children….for the last three decades.”
In the words of the Mayor of Amritsar In the words of other dignatories
“The Trust is giving the gift of education to that segment of the society, who cannot afford the daily needs and are unable to send their children to a Public School”
Man Mohan Jerath, Distt.Governor in 2010 Rotary International
“To meet the ever increasing need of weaker section of community, Trust is expanding its activities and has planned to open one more school for free education to more than 1000 students. Manav Kalyan Trust is recognized and appreciated for the services to the weaker section of the community and is and example for all NGO to ameliorate.
Strong leadership capabilities and creative vision for K.R. Maheshwary, Chairman of the Trust inspires all associated with the Trust and its organizations to Take extra steps to make Manav Institutions even more dynamic for humanitarian services”
K.R. Jain, Charter Distt Governor, Ambassador of Goodwill Awardee
Lions Club International
• Be a partner in the noble cause through:
Monetary contribution
Equipment donation
Consulting services
Sponsor students
• Funds received will be fully applied towards project cost of free residential school
• Funds application reporting to major donors contributing substantial amounts
• Donations are exempt under Section 80G of Income Tax Act
Contacts:
K.R. Maheshwary
Managing Trustee
Manav Kalyan Trust
Mobile: +91-93299-41102 or +91-92166-88281
Email: [email protected]
Address:
Manav Kalyan Trust
61 Anand Avenue
Amritsar 143001
Parameters RTE Act Our free school
Introduced 2010 2004
% of children admitted free 25% 50% / 75%* *With new free residential school
Age Limit Elementary education upto 14 years age
Entire schooling upto Senior Secondary
Free facilities Education Education Uniforms
Books & stationery Medical aid
Mid-day snacks Evening homework class
Monetary support for college
With the new residential school, children given free education will be 2 times the number of students admitted in paid Public School
Name of Trust Manav Kalyan Trust
Established 1977
Address 61 Anand Avenue, Amritsar 143001
Status Charitable Trust, Reg. No. 323 of 1982-83
PAN AAATM1278N
Assessed By Deputy Commissioner, Income Tax Circle V, Amritsar
Income tax certificates Under section 10(23) and 80G
Management • Day-to-day affairs are looked after by Mr. K.R. Maheshwary (Founder & Managing Trustee) and Mr V.K. Khanna (Trustee): a) Mr. K.R. Maheshwary, Law graduate, Income tax advisor & Entrepreneur b) Mr. V.K. Khanna is a retired Senior Divisional Manager, United Insurance Company
• Other trustees are: a) Mr. N.C. Sethi, Mr. B.K. Sharma, Mr. N.K. Aggarwal, Sameer Maheshwary, Anu
Khanna, Sachin Khanna, Reena Kahlon, Gagan Maheshwary • School Management Committee constituted as per CBSE norms
Object of Trust Public charitable which includes education, medical relief, relief to poor and all objects of general public welfare
Auditors Annual audit conducted by Kapil Mehra & Co, Chartered Accountants in Amritsar