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Shrimad Rajchandra Vidyapeeth
A Science College for Tribal Students In Gujarat, India
About Us
Shrimad Rajchandra
Vidyapeeth
Shrimad Rajchandra
Gurukul
Challenges in
Education
Educational Care
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Inspiration
Shrimad Rajchandra Love and Care (SRLC) is the result of Shrimadji’s all-pervading love and care, and compassion for the entire universe.
Extending Shrimadji’s message across the globe today, Pujya Gurudevshri Rakeshbhai is a spiritual visionary and a modern day mystic.
His divine benevolence has uplifted a multitude of underprivileged lives through inner augmentation and societal development.
Mahatma Gandhi was captivated in spiritual matters by Shrimad Rajchandraji.
Shrimadji’s emphasis on truth, compassion and non-violence were the fundamental tenets of Gandhism, playing a significant role in the Indian struggle for independence.
An initiative to offer service and bring joy in the lives of the underprivileged sections of the society. The 10-fold Care program encompasses caring for mankind, animals and the environment:
1. Health Care 2. Educational Care 3. Child care 4. Women Care 5. Tribal Care 6. Community Care 7. Humanitarian Care 8. Animal Care 9. Environmental Care 10. Emergency Relief Care
Shrimad Rajchandra Love and Care (SRLC)
A Holistic Program – Child 360
A Holistic Program – Woman 360
A Holistic Program – Community 360
A Holistic program – Animal 360
• Shrimad Rajchandra Ashram: Spiritual Discourses, Meditation Retreats, and Youth activities
• Shrimad Rajchandra Divinetouch: A journey of inner awakening for children
• Shrimad Rajchandra Love and Care (SRLC)
Over 2000 Volunteers offer Service in the various activities of the Mission
Shrimad Rajchandra Medical Trust Shrimad Rajchandra
Educational Trust
Shrimad Rajchandra Jivadaya Trust (Animal Care)
Manages the Educational & Community projects of Shrimad Rajchandra Love and Care
Shrimad Rajchandra Mission Dharampur
Shrimad Rajchandra
Vidyapeeth
Shrimad Rajchandra
Gurukul
Challenges in
Education
Educational Care 2
About Us
Overview
Empower youth and children
What we do
Self-sufficiency, better livelihood and improved standard of living
Livelihood skills, employment in local cottage industries to increase their incomes
Attain functional literacy and life-skills, contribute to their families
Education, Value-based learning and Holistic development of tribal and rural communities in Dharampur and Kaprada Talukas, Valsad, Gujarat
Approach
• Non-duplication with
existing efforts or
infrastructure
• Partnerships with
specialized NGOs
• Managed by
professionals and
supported by
volunteers
• Offering subsidy or
completely free
Underprivileged Communities
How
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To W
hom
?
Over 5,40,000 school children benefited through the various Educational Activities
Operating Principles
Education Program for Children
• Mid-day meals • Libraries • Educational aids
• Life skills • After school coaching • Pre-vocational training • Talent competition
Primary school
Secondary & Higher Secondary school
Support to schools
School projects
Education Program for Youth
Loans and Scholarships
Vocational training
Education and Livelihoods Program for Women
Training for self employment
Self employment
Education Program with Communities
Value education for youth and children
Community teaching
Education Program for Children
Project Name Shrimad Rajchandra Kala Utsav
Project Objective To nurture cultural talent from rural areas and encourage performance and also provide an opportunity to pursue as a vocation
Project Brief Annual Mega event with participation from over 100 secondary & higher secondary schools
Project Outcome Honing cultural talents among children
Project Name Shrimad Rajchandra Mid day Meals
Project Objective
To provide nutritious meals for students to keep them healthy and attentive at school
Project Brief 6 local schools
Project Outcome
Important for schools for improved student attendance and performance
Formal Education
Shrimad Rajchandra Gurukul
Model secondary and
higher secondary school
providing best quality
formal education for tribal
students
9th to 12th Grade
Residential School (for
boys), approx. 370 students
More students from tribal
areas getting opportunities
for higher education
Shrimad Rajchandra Vidyavihar
Model Ashramshala (School)
based on principles of
holistic development of
students from interior
regions
4th to 10th Grade, Residential
Facilities in Tamachhadi
Students from interior
villages getting a chance for
quality education and overall
development
Project
Objective
Project
Brief
Project
outcome
Education Program for Youth
Project Name Shrimad Rajchandra Educational Aids
Project Objective
To provide subsidised stationary and notebooks to students from rural areas for augmenting formal education
Project Brief Flagship Project of SRET Expanded to 24 centers with distribution of over 3 Crores with range of volunteer participation , NABARD partnership
Project Outcome
Improving public awareness of Mission activities along with supporting formal education
Project Name Shrimad Rajchandra Vidyavikas Yojana
Project Objective To provide financial assistance to poor and meritorious students through scholarships and loans
Project Brief Providing tribal students with financial assistance for educational expenses like living and book expenses with standardized rates per course sinc
Project Outcome To assist students from tribal areas in pursuing higher education
Education Program for Youth
Project Name Shrimad Rajchandra Vocational Training
Project Objective
To give impetus to market linked vocational training for improving youth employment and entrepreneurship
Project Brief Scholarships for vocational courses Pre-vocational program – IBT in 9th-10th Grade
Project Outcome Providing improved orientation to vocational trades at secondary grade and helping create pathways for same
Project Name Shrimad Rajchandra Pustakalay (Library)
Project Objective
To encourage higher levels of reading among students and community
Project Brief Libraries sponsored at various locations
Project Outcome
Improved confidence and self development for students in elementary schools
Education and Livelihoods Program for Women
Project Name Shrimad Rajchandra Mahila Gruh Udyog
Project Objective
To provide tribal women an avenue for training & income generation
Project Brief MGU Center for production of Raj Amrut & Raj Saurabh products, Approx 40 women employed
Project Outcome
Improved income levels and confidence among rural women
Education Program with Communities
Project Name Shrimad Rajchandra Saksharta Ghar Angane
Project Objective Community teachers contribute to improve learning levels for elementary students and adults through neighborhood classes.
Project Brief Started in Karanjweri with 14 teachers and approx. 300 students
Project Outcome Strong conceptual base for students at the foundation level and increased community involvement in education
Project Name Shrimad Rajchandra Life Skills
Project Objective
To inculcate strong values for children and give them the necessary life skills
Project Brief Sessions at various schools
Project Outcome
Improved confidence and self development for students in elementary schools
Education Farm - Proposed projects
Education Farm
(Next 5 Years)
Gurukul Expansion – (backward
Integration of 6th to 8th Grade)
Professional /University
Affiliated Colleges •Science College
•Bachelor/Master of Social Work
•Nursing College
•Commerce/Fine Arts
Educational Training Center
Affiliated Study centers
•All India Local Self-Government
•Distance Education Center
Vocational Training Center
• Technical Skills Training & Placement
Community Development
Center •Women Training
Center •Agriculture Support/
Training
Challenges in Education 3
Shrimad Rajchandra
Vidyapeeth
Shrimad Rajchandra
Gurukul
Educational Care
About Us
• Present State of Education is dismal • There is a deep void in the Tribal Areas
Rural Education – The Reality
Inadequate Educational Infrastructure
Dharampur Kaprada
Govt Pvt Total Govt Pvt Total
School
Education
Number of Primary Schools 192 5 197 260 4 264
Number of Secondary Schools 27 9 36 23 6 29
Number of Residential Schools
(Ashram shalas) 12 1 13 15 2 17
Number of Higher Secondary
Schools 9 2 11 5 4 9
Number of Higher Secondary
Schools (Science) 3 2 5 3 1 4
Higher
Education
Degree College (Commerce &
Arts) 1 0 1 1 0 1
Degree College (Science) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Industrial Training Institute 1 1 2 1 0 1
Medical College 0 0 0 0 0 0
Degree College (B.Eng) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Diploma Polytechnic 0 0 0 0 0 0
BCA College 0 0 0 0 0 0
B. Pharm 0 0 0 0 0 0
BSc Nursing 0 0 0 0 0 0
Valsad District
Govt Pvt Total
995 57 1052
153 35 188
39 0 39
48 31 79
70 17 34
3 0 3
2 0 2
7 0 7
1 0 1
1 0 1
1 0 1
2 0 2
0 1 1
0 1 1
Key Challenges in Education
Elementary
(1st to 8th
Grade)
High student teacher ratios
Language Problems
First generation learners
Secondary &
Higher
Secondary
(9th to 12th
Grade)
Teacher knowledge base and skills
Support to students for Competitive
exams & goal setting
Lack of career/ admission support for
entry into courses
Lack of appreciation of indigenous knowledge in
curriculum
College
Education
(After 12th
Grade)
Higher regulations
Lack of employable skills training
Rigid & outdated curriculums
Rural graduates unemployable due to low skill sets, lack of
English, IT, & essential soft skills
Vocational
Training
Stigma among students
Need for stronger demand supply
analysis
Training needs to be more market linked
We would like to study …
… Can you help us please ?
Shrimad Rajchandra
Vidyapeeth
Challenges in
Education
Educational Care
Shrimad Rajchandra Gurukul 4
About Us
Overview
School Management
• Student & Teacher - Self Development Training
• Visioning Exercise
• Adhyayan School Review – Received a State Bronze
Student Development
• Design for Change
• Vocational Training
• Stimulating Science
• Empowering English
• Computer Training
• Health Awareness
• Drawing Competition
• Yoga Competition
• Sports Camp
• Mumbai Tour
• Career Counseling
• Ashram Retreat
• Parents Meeting
Academics
• Zero Period for remedial support
• English Improvement Classes
• Smart Board & Digital Content
• ‘Buddy Team’ for Teacher mentorship and academic improvement
• Academic Calendar Planning
• Academic Mentoring for Strengthening Subject Knowledge of Teachers
• Weekend Training for Engineering College Admission Tests like JEE / GUJ CET
The Journey
2012 Students: 107
Staff: 8
2013 Students: 195
Staff: 11
2014 Students: 372
Staff: 18
• 3 Labs
• 4 Classrooms
• Library
• Staff Room
• Computer Lab
• 3 Labs
• 6 Classrooms
• Library
• Staff Room
• Computer Lab
• Sports Zone
• 3 Labs
• 6 Classrooms
• Library
• Staff Room
• Sports Zone
• AV Room
BOARD GUJARAT VALSAD DHARAMPUR SRG
SSC 54% 62% 61% 100%
HSC 86% 84% 90% 99%
FIELD SRG’s 2nd HSC batch (No. of Students)
SRG’s 1st HSC batch (No. of Students)
Medicine 1 2
Pharmacy 1 0
Engineering 29 21
BS 23 12
Nursing 9 17
ITI 0 1
Diploma Engineering 0 1
Computer Course 0 4
SRG’s first 2 batches graduating from HSC, and pursuing higher studies
Shrimad Rajchandra Gurukul (SRG): Performance in the School Board Certification Exams - Secondary School Certification (SSC) and Higher Secondary School Certification (HSC) (12th Grade)
Recognition
• Recognition certificate awarded to
Shrimad Rajchandra Gurukul by the Chief
Minisiter of Gujarat
• Gujarat Govt has given responsibility to
help mentor 7 local schools
• Initiative will include:
• Teacher training program
• Academic planning
• Testing techniques
• Learning aids
• This will benefit over 450 students
Testimonials
Shrimad Rajchandra
Gurukul
Challenges in
Education
Educational Care
Shrimad Rajchandra Vidyapeeth 5
About Us
Shrimad Rajchandra Vidyapeeth
A Science College for the Tribal Students
Need for Science College
• Single government science college in the entire district of Valsad
• Those who have potential to pursue science, forced to pursue other streams due to shortage of college seats
• (B.S.) Degree designed to provide strongest foundation for a science-based career
Why A Science
College ?
• First generation aspires to pursue higher education
• Provisions for higher education in tribal areas scarce
• Difficult to migrate due to high living costs in other cities
• Youth to pursue higher education if there are local institutes
• Few success stories will inspire other students
Education – A
Means To Uplift
• Underserved communities
• Extreme poverty and deprivation
• Average monthly income Rs. 3,000 or USD 50.00
• Integrated approach required for their overall development
Local Conditions –
Appalling State
Key statistics
Higher Secondary
Schools
6903 Children Graduating from 12th Grade Science Annually
College Seats Cater To Them
245
116
Offering Science
2071
Children Opt For B.Sc. (i.e 30%)
129
Not offering Science 4832
Children Opt For others
1030 1041 GAP Of Seats
2071
Shrimad Rajchandra Vidyapeeth Model
Objective:
To provide best in class education to needy students thus providing
them equal opportunities to improve their livelihood
Philosophy
• Project based learning
• English language support
• Support for employment
• Development of life skills
• Platform to express their inherent talents
• Value-based education
Interventions
• Variety of Learning aids
• College Open-House and/or Community
Fairs
• Assessment centers
• Personal Career Counselling
• Alumni Interactions
• Teacher Training/Development
• Placement opportunities
• Student-Parent-Teacher interactions
Shrimad Rajchandra Vidyapeeth Model
Acad
em
ics
• Bachelor of
Science (B.Sc.)
Degree in 5
streams (initially 2
streams)
• Chemistry
• Microbiology
Facil
itie
s
• Courtyard / Assembly area
• Laboratories • Library & E Zone • Landscaped
open areas • Medical Care • Cafétaria • Front office,
Faculty and Admin offices
• Easy access to boarding facilities
Ad
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on
su
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• Advisory Board
• Dedicated
Volunteer
coordinators
• Senior Mentors
for academics
• Qualified Teaching
& Non Teaching
staff
• Latest IT
infrastructure,
software systems
and processes
Present Status
Approval received from
VNSGU for the College
Teaching & non – teaching
staff appointed
Present College
facilities in existing SRG
location
Basic (Laboratories,
Classroom, infrastructure
in place Library & all
Equipment)
Two divisions for FYBSc
already operational with 140 students
Project Status
College building located on
a 20 acre Education Farm
Construction underway
in full swing
Building to be ready for
occupation by June 30th 2016
Proposed Structure
Budget Summary
CAPEX USD @INR 64
Construction cost, fully finished for 46,000 Sq ft, including exterior infrastructure development
1,836,000
195,300
Total = 2,031,300
Year 1 (160 Students)
Year 2 (320 Students)
Year 3 (480 Students)
REVENUE USD USD USD
Fees from Students 62,500 125,000 187,500
EXPENDITURES USD
Manpower Cost (Teaching & Non - teaching Staff)
84,375 122,970 186,875
Educational, Administrative & Other Expenses 63,440 77,190 110,150
Total Annual Deficit 85,315 75,160 109,525
Interiors including furniture, fixtures and equipment
USD USD
Support required
Fees for Students living below the
Poverty Line/ST category reimbursed by
the Government
Project is a deficit model
dependent on Charity
Financial assistance required to meet
• Capital costs for the infrastructure
• Operating expenses
You can make a huge difference !
Particulars Amount (USD @INR64)
Project Investment USD 2,031,250
Students at full capacity 480
Investment per Student USD 4,220
Minimum Annual Pay after Graduation USD 2,345
Minimum career life span 30 years
Minimum annual pay increase 10%
Aggregate income student will earn over life
span
~ USD 390,625
Life span of college 50 years
Aggregate income generated
through your investment per student
over life span of College
~ USD 19,531,250
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Contact us
Call: Dhaval Mehta on +91 9820051478
email: [email protected]
International Headquarters:
Shrimad Rajchandra Ashram, Mohangadh, Dharampur-396050,
District-Valsad, Gujarat, India. Tel.no. +91 2633 241600
Admin Office:
Third Floor, Plot - 13, Bhupati Chambers, Padmakar I Khandke Marg, Mathew Road, Opera House, Mumbai - 400004
Tel.no. (022) 40023377 / (022) 40024477
Website: www.srloveandcare.org