VARUN Voluntary Association For Rural Upliftment and Networking Type: Non-Formal Educational Centers Primary Focus: Remedial Education Region : Rural Areas April 2017 (Renewal)

Chandauli District Population: 19 Lakhs Area: 2500 sq.km 139 villages 27 Gram Pachayats, 8 Nyaya panchayats 95 primary schools and 45 Junior high schools, 1 intermediate and 1 Degree college. Naugarh block’s literacy rate is one of the lowest amongst all blocks. VARUN runs centers where there is no other facility

Purpose And Goals To increase the level of literacy and intellectual development of the children in the targeted area. To give technical instruction to increase skill level To provide technical tools so that the local population can join the main stream society

About VARUN Voluntary Association for Rural Upliftment & Networking (VARUN) is a self- motivated, social and non-profit organization. Varun started it activities in 1999. Outline: 15 centers in 9 villages since year 2000. Asha-SV started funding in 2003. 6 centers today: Shahpur (secondary), Dobahi, Sukhdeopur, Jariyawan, Hadahi, Aurawatad. 10 educational centers converted to Govt. schools in the past. Self help group (women micro finance). - Introduce Organic Farming (Nursery, Seed Bank) Library (in 5 villages) Permanent structures in Shahpur, Dobahi and Lerha. All centers within 20km radius of Naugarh. Govt schools established in Amritpur, Horila, Lerha, Shahpur, Jharia and Pathraur. 126 VARUN children found jobs in various fields like education, police, etc. FCRA application update done. Central team validation done. People: Dr.S.P.Singh (PhD, Agriculture BHU), Late Mr. A.K.Singh (Journalist) and teachers like Ramkrit.

Current Status of teachers Center Mr. Satendra Kumar Shahpur Mr. Bindu Kumar Mr. Santosh Kumar Mr. Bhavan Kumar Dobahi Mr. Gurbhari Singh Jhariyavan Mr. Chandrasekhar Hadahi Mr. Vinod Kumar Auratawand Mr. Lalbrat Bhaganda Mr. Pappu Nauvanar Sewing Tirthwasi Devi Timing of School : July to March : 09.30 to 3.30 P.M. April to June : 7.00 to 12.00 P. M.

Student count in each center S.N. Name of Centers Centerwise Students Categories of Students   B G Total SC/ST OBC Gen. 01 Hadahi 14 06 20 - 02 Aurawatand 21 10 31 03 Jhariyawan 16 09 25 04 Dhobahi 12 24 23 05 Bhaganda 11 Nauva Nar 32 30 07 Shahpur 62* 41* 103* 81 103 152 255 201 52 Primary : 152 *Secondary : 103

Computer/Solar Panel (Shahpur) Computer Training program to start from April 2017

Updates on education/students 112 girls from 15 villages enrolled in Kasturba Gandhi Residential school up until now. 13 girls enrolled this year Few girls are in studying Intermediate. Bal-panchayat activity set for every Saturday.

Education Awareness program

BHU team visits/Evaluation

Evaluation of centers Aim to impart essential skills and knowledge – oral, written, analytical skills. Head count Cleanliness Teaching methods and its reception by students. Progress reports of school and students. Infrastructure readiness.

Health awareness camp

Health Camp

RTI camp

Updates on field work Mahila mandal meetings happening almost every month. Various awareness programs conducted last year in 15 villages. Close to 50 programs conducted. Seeds distributed to the farmers. Farmers meetings conducted frequently involving team from BHU. Training and tips provided. Panchayat election awareness and more will be done in coming few months.

Budget (2017-2018) S.N. Head Unit Time Amounts A Honorarium   i.Program Coordinator (Dr. SP Singh) 1 12x9000.00 108000.00 ii.Computer Trainer cum Community motivater (Mr.Ramkrit) 12x5000.00 60000.00 iii.Junior High School Head Teacher(Shahpur) 12x3500.00 42000.00 iv.Junior High School Teachers(Shahpur) 2 12x3000.00 72000.00 v.Primary School(Dhobahi) 12x2700.00 32400.00 vi.Primary School (Hadahi) 12x2500.00 30000.00 vii.Primary School (Jhariyawan) viii.Primary School(Aurawantand) ix.Primary School(Bhaganda) x.Primary School(Nauvanar) 12x2400.00 28800.00 xi. Sewing Trainer (1No.) 12x1500.00 18000.00 2-Accountant 12x1800.00 21600.00 Sub Total- - 5,02,800.00 B Study Materials i.Study Materials 260 students(aprox)@400/Head 260 260x400.00 104000.00 ii.Teachers Training (1Nos.) 1x10000.00 10000.00 iii.Tatt Patti250mts@30/mts. 250mts. 250x30.00 07500.00 iv.Repairing of Centers (7Nos.) 7 7x2000.00 14000.00 v.Exposure Tour 1x20000.00 20000.00 vi.Cultural Program (7Nos.) 7x3000.00 21000.00 vii.Monthly Meeting Expenses 12 12x400.00 04800.00 viii. Health Camp (7 Nos.) 07 07x3000.00 ix.Games Materials (7Nos.) 07x1000.00 07000.00 x. Jan Adhikar Program 15 15x2000.00 xi.Book for Library Program 7X1500.00 10500.00 xii.Teaching Aid 7X500.00 03500.00 xiii.Literacy Program 10 10X2000.00 -Adjusted-- 2,53,300.00

Budget (contd…) Rs.8,52,900.00 C Overhead Cost i.Stationary --   i.Stationary -- 12x600.00 07200.00 ii.Postage & Xerox 12x400.00 04800.00 iii.Communication 12x1200.00 14400.00 iv.Travel/Fuel & Convenience 12x1500.00 18000.00 v.Newspaper & Magzines - 12x350.00 04200.00 vi.Bike Maintenance vii.Field Office Expences 12x3000.00 36000.00 viii.Audit Fee 1X5000.00 05000.00 Sub Total- 96,800.00 Grand Total A+B+C Rs.8,52,900.00

Budget (discussion) Nauvanar started in September 2016 while the budget was from April 2016. The surplus due to adjustments in 2015-2016 budget + Nauvanar late start in 2016-2017 budget = Rs.58,054/- Computer/Solar panels budget approved = Rs.90,000/- Actual expense : 98,000/- Boundary wall approved for : Rs.10,000/- Actual expense : Rs.20,150/- Women literacy (Saksharta mission) : 36,000/- (Non- approved) Additional Expenses: 8000+10150+36000 = Rs.54150/-

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Budget 2016-2017 S.N. Head Unit Time Amounts A I-Personal Honorarium   i. Program Coordinator 1 12x8000.00 96,000.00 ii. Computer Teacher cum Community Motivator 12x5000.00 60,000.00 ii. Junior High School Head Teacher (Shahpur) 12x3500.00 42,000.00 iii. Junior High School Teachers (Shahpur) 2 12x3000.00 72,000.00 iv. Primary School (Dhobahi) 12x2700.00 32,400.00 v. Primary School (Hadahi) 12x2500.00 30,000.00 vi. Primary School (Jhariyawan) vii. Primary School (Aurawantand) viii. Primary School (Bhaganda) ix. Primary School (Semara) 12x2200.00 26,400.00 x. Sewing Trainer at Shahpur Centre 12x1500.00 18,000.00 2-Accountant 12x1700.00 20,400.00 Sub Total 4,87,200.00 B Study Materials i. Study Materials 275 students(aprox)@400/Head 275 275x400.00 1,10,000.00 ii. Teachers Training (2Nos.) 2x5000.00 10,000.00 iii. Tat Patti 250mts@30/mts. 250mts. 250x30.00 07,500.00 iv. Repairing of Centers (6Nos.) 6 6x2000.00 12,000.00 v. Renovation of Shahpur Centers (Boundary wall) 1x10000.00 vi. Cultural Program (7Nos.) 7x3000.00 21,000.00 vii. Monthly Meeting Expenses 12 12x400.00 04,800.00 viii. Health Camp (7 Nos.) 07 07x3000.00 ix. Jan Adhikar Program 20 20x2000.00 40,000.00 2,36,300.00

Budget (contd.) C Over Head Cost   i. Stationary -- 12x600.00 07,200.00 ii. Email, Postage & Xerox 12x400.00 04,800.00 iii. Communication charges for PC & CM 12x1200.00 14,400.00 iv. Travel/Fuel & Convenience 12x1500.00 18,000.00 v. Newspapers 2 12x250.00 03,000.00 vi. Bike Maintenance vii. Field Office Expenses 12x3000.00 36,000.00 Sub Total 90,600.00 D Computer Literacy Centre for Students (2-Laptop, keyboard, mouse, Printer with Solar Panel) 2LT+S.E. 90,000.00 Grand Total A+B+C+D 9,04,100.00 There was a surplus of Rs.1,23,217/- from 2014-2015 budget that has already put to use. Negating the above amount, proposed budget for 2016-17 : Rs.7,80,883/-

Budget 2016-2017 S.N. Head Unit Time Amounts A I-Personal Honorarium   i. Program Coordinator 1 12x8000.00 96,000.00 ii. Computer Teacher cum Community Motivator 12x5000.00 60,000.00 ii. Junior High School Head Teacher (Shahpur) 12x3500.00 42,000.00 iii. Junior High School Teachers (Shahpur) 2 12x3000.00 72,000.00 iv. Primary School (Dhobahi) 12x2700.00 32,400.00 v. Primary School (Hadahi) 12x2500.00 30,000.00 vi. Primary School (Jhariyawan) vii. Primary School (Aurawantand) viii. Primary School (Bhaganda) ix. Primary School (Semara) 12x2200.00 26,400.00 x. Sewing Trainer at Shahpur Centre 12x1500.00 18,000.00 2-Accountant 12x1700.00 20,400.00 Sub Total 4,87,200.00 B Study Materials i. Study Materials 275 students(aprox)@400/Head 275 275x400.00 1,10,000.00 ii. Teachers Training (2Nos.) 2x5000.00 10,000.00 iii. Tat Patti 250mts@30/mts. 250mts. 250x30.00 07,500.00 iv. Repairing of Centers (6Nos.) 6 6x2000.00 12,000.00 v. Renovation of Shahpur Centers (Boundary wall) 1x10000.00 vi. Cultural Program (7Nos.) 7x3000.00 21,000.00 vii. Monthly Meeting Expenses 12 12x400.00 04,800.00 viii. Health Camp (7 Nos.) 07 07x3000.00 ix. Jan Adhikar Program 20 20x2000.00 40,000.00 2,36,300.00

Budget (contd.) C Over Head Cost   i. Stationary -- 12x600.00 07,200.00 ii. Email, Postage & Xerox 12x400.00 04,800.00 iii. Communication charges for PC & CM 12x1200.00 14,400.00 iv. Travel/Fuel & Convenience 12x1500.00 18,000.00 v. Newspapers 2 12x250.00 03,000.00 vi. Bike Maintenance vii. Field Office Expenses 12x3000.00 36,000.00 Sub Total 90,600.00 D Computer Literacy Centre for Students (2-Laptop, keyboard, mouse, Printer with Solar Panel) 2LT+S.E. 90,000.00 Grand Total A+B+C+D 9,04,100.00 There was a surplus of Rs.1,23,217/- from 2014-2015 budget that has already put to use. Negating the above amount, proposed budget for 2016-17 : Rs.7,80,883/-

Budget (discussion) Adjusting the budget by removing the computer and solar panels component: Rs.6,90,883/- Adjusting even further by removing new educational center – at Semara : Rs.6,64,483/- What should we support?