Jai Malhar Vasahat
A small village located at old Khandala road, Lonavala, Maharashtra comprising of 35 families in the lower income group. The average education of adults here is 5th Standard.
Issues
Very high (>85%) school dropout rate due to:Lack of vision
- Inability of parents to visualize financial security to education.
- Absence of local role models for the children.
- Access to easy money through short term jobs like gardening, housekeeping etc.
Lack of motivation
- Financial sustainability of family
- Limited resources
- Below par academic performance
Objectives
- Expand awareness of benefits of education
- Create interest in academics
- Increase exposure to tools and technology
- Incentivize good academic performance and motivate to do better in school
Achievements to date
- Awareness programs organized during events like flag hoisting
- Incentivization through sponsored learning material and school kits
- Financial aid to deserving students
- Exposure to technology through computer training classes
