Panchavati Rural Development Society e-literacy Program For Rural Children

1. The Need

Computer became commodity rather than luxury Many Government schemes are becoming pro-digital But there is a dearth of e-Literacy education programs in Government Schools No infrastructure to support e-Literacy in Government schools This pushes them into a vicious cycle, forcing to remain as part of Bottom of Pyramid.

2. The Plan

Our Vision Transform rural areas into digitally empowered societies Our Mission To provide affordable computer education in 100 villages in Telangana by 2020

Currently planned locations are 3 districts in Telangana State Setup computer centres at strategic locations to help students get hands-on experience Alongside, enhance students’ English communication & impart Life skills. Expand to 50 Government schools in other districts in Telangana by 2017-18

3. Achievements

Achievements So Far The project is selected under the category “Best Ideas” competition in the year 2011-2016 under the “Education Innovations” organized by Sri Aurobindo Society, The Sparkrise of Mahendra group & N/Core-Nudge Foundation etc.. The society has impacted in 2016-17 , 2049+ children become a e-literate covering from 10 Government High Schools & 2 Primary Schools from 6 Mandals in 3 districts The impact is such that at least 10% of the children from 6th to 10th classes are willing to under go for a certification course on computer skills on affordable fee.

4. Future Plans

Set up computer centres at strategic locations where the number of poor people is more Charge a minimal fee of 100 -300 rupees per month Future Plans Usage of interactive tools like photos, videos for easy understanding Revenues from all the centres will be pooled in for further expansion

5. Organisation Profile

Panchavati Rural Development Society A Registered Voluntary organization under the A.P. (Telangana Areas) Public Societies Registration Act-I of 1350 Fasli vide Reg.No.4586/1994, dt.19-09-1994 Registered as a Charitable institution U/S 12A & 80G of Income Tax Act 1961 Donations are tax exempted Under 80G till 31-03-2009 and applying for renewal PAN Number: AAATP4032F Guide Star India No. 168

Mission Mobile e-literacy, Information & Communication Technology (ICT), Education for all at their door step

Goals Women & Children empowerment Health & Environment education for all Conserve & manage our natural resources, emphasize on solid waste management to save our mother earth

Specific Objectives Rural Development Education: Vocational programmes Agriculture: Promoting technology to improve productivity Natural Resources: Conserve and manage the Natural Resources emphasizing the Solid Waste Management & environment.

Geographical Area of Operation Hyderabad & RangaReddy

Governing Body Name Position Email ID Phone Number Occupation PAN No. Sri D. V. Subba Rao President dsitc@rediffmail.com 040-65193352 Retd. Self Employee ALKPD0477D Mrs. Atchula Manorama Vice President Panchavati.society@rediffmail.com 040-65529885 Trainer ASMPM3698Q Sri Atchula Muralidhar Secretary Panchavati.ngo@gmail.com 09296200845 Retd. Govt. Employee ADYPA2992C Sri L.S. Bhargava Joint Secretary jayasaibhargava@gmail.com 09393565122 Tax Consultant AAMPL9065C Sri Gurumurthy Vaidyula Treasurer gurumurthyvaidyula@gmail.com 09440118949 Private Employee ACMPV0419J

Awards & Memberships Guide Star India has awarded Intermediatory Badge 2016 on 05-04-2016. Member in www.guidestarindia.org – unique code Guide Star Number is GSN: 168 Guide Star India Member in www.guidestarindia.org – unique code Guide Star Number is GSN: 168 Received Certificate of Merit for the contribution to Social cause and Empowerment presented on World CSR Day at the National CSR Leadership Congress & Awards. On 01-09-2016.. Received “Hyderabad NGO’s Leadership Award 2017” from World CSR Day at the National CSR Leadership Congress & Awards. On 17-11-2017.. Planning Commission of India Registered with No. AP/2009/0016399 in http://ngo.india.gov.in/view_ngo_details_p.php – NGO Partnership System (NGO-PS)

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6. Get Involved

You can sponsor a merit student’s monthly fee of 300 rupees Sponsor a School Adopt a school by giving a one time donation of 50,000 to 1 lakh to purchase computers for a school Sponsor a Child You can sponsor a merit student’s monthly fee of 300 rupees Volunteer Non monetary activities like increasing awareness on e literacy, teaching students in free time, etc., Spread the Word Help us get as much community support as possible by printing and displaying banners, pamphlets in your locality. Corporate Support Companies can adopt a village under their CSR activities and sponsor the schools in that village

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