|
Motivated and inspired to take some constructive steps towards assisting in
primary and lower education to the poorest of poor children of the society so to
help in spreading the lamp of education in the society,
a group of few progressive women with a philanthropic bent
of mind started the Akshar society led by
Mrs Reeta Kuhad
& Other trustees.
In accordance with the Vision & Objects of the Trust, the Trust
is giving financial support (approximately 80 %) to Akshar
Society. The goal of Akshar Society is to reach out to the
children belonging to the most vulnerable and deprived sections
of society.
The society started its first school in Kathputli Nagar, Kachhi
Basti on Jaisingh Highway Road, Jaipur in 1996. At present
society is running four schools, having strength of about 450
students, for the under privileged children of the kachhi
basties in Jaipur.
The children are taught in an
integrated manner. There is no age limit in a class. It’s a
multi grade multi level teaching pedagogy. An 11-year-old
student is also studying in the same class as a 3-year-old child
i.e. in K.G. according to the needs of the students. There is a
provision of conducting terminal exams on every fourth Saturday
of the month to analyze the progress of the child. Along with
teaching, children are also given some vocational training so as
to make them self-reliant.
Major Highlights –
-
A
nominal fee structure of Rs. 100/- per annum is charged,
which, is a great motivator to the economically weak section
of slums to send their children for education.
-
To keep the students abreast with the advanced technology in
IT, the Akshar society trains them in Computers. They have 3
computers.
-
Extra Curricular Activities are regular feature of these
schools.
-
Counseling of Parents & Students is done to ensure high
enrolment & retention.
-
Networking with the main Stream Schools & Scholarships
-
Medical Care is our integral part of holistic childhood
care.
-
Net working with NGO’S And Local Citizens to seek community
support.
-
Future Activities
|
