(Brahmi Educational and Cultural Trust) · A. BRIEF SYNOPSIS OF THE ORGANIZATION Brahmi is a non-governmental, wholly charitable, secular and humanitarian organization set up with

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Brahmi Annual Report

2012-14

annual report

2013–2014

Annual Report for the financial year 01st April 2013 to 31 March 2014

Brahmi (Brahmi Educational and Cultural Trust)

an Indian registered, wholly charitable, secular and humanitarian organization set up in

the year 1999 with the primary object of imparting meaningful education to

disadvantaged rural children. Brahmi is operational in the rural belt of Bangalore Rural

close to the interstate border between Karnataka and Tamilnadu, about 10km east of

Sarjapur, Bangalore.

This document, prepared and posted by the honorary secretary of the trust, is meant for

circulation among its Board of Directors, Patrons, Donors and prospective supporters of

our programs and projects. No part of the original document may be reproduced or

modified without prior permission from the Board.

Campus : Desapandeguttahalli, Tattanur Village, Kalkunte Post, Via-Kadugodi,

Bengaluru – 560 067, India

For enquiries Contact:

Dr. ChannaRaju

Honorary Founder Secretary

Senior Principal Scientist, EAD, NWTC, PB. 1779

Airport Road, Bengaluru 560017

INDIA. +919448584569, 9945013193

Email :[email protected]

www.brahmi.org

August, 2014

http://www.brahmi.org/

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CONTENTS

Page

Foreword by Our Honorary Chairman 2

Part 1: Management and Administration 3

Part II: Report on Activities and Achievements 6

Part III : Detailed Report of Activities 8

Part IV: Money Matters : Scholarships, Financial Statements 32

Part V : Future and Financial Requirements 37

Documentation Sheet 38

FOREWORD Mrs. Vatsala Subramoni, I.R.S., Commisioner of Income Tax (Retd.)

It is my privilege to write the foreword to the Annual Report of Brahmi Educational And Cultural Trust, Bangalore for the financial year 2013-14. Another successful year has been completed in the life of our school Anjana Vidya Kendra. Life is full of uncertainties, but our dear children make it certain that they distinguish themselves academically as well as in the spheres of sports and culture, year after year, scaling new heights. That is one certainty that I have come to look forward to! Of course, the talents and energies of our children have been skillfully channelized by our team of dedicated teachers, under the guiding spirit of Dr. Channa Raju, Mrs. Uma Maheshwari and our young and enthusiastic Headmaster Sri Sujay.

Our SSLC results are on an upward curve and this year, we had a pass percentage of 100 and our 19 students gave us 5 Distinctions and 12 First Classes! The top score was over 95%! Need I say more? Keeping in mind our goal of holistic development of the individual, our children were encouraged to participate in cultural and sports events at cluster and district levels, where they earned laurels for their school. The row of trophies and awards I saw in the school are gleaming with the pride of achievement. The food and Nutrition program and several volunteering initiatives have significantly contributed to this success.

The need of the hour is to inculcate respect and appreciation for people of a different culture, language and religion than one's own. What better way to do it than celebrating festivals and commemorating important events of people belonging to various denominations? Fun-filled celebrations with song, dance and sweets usher in more goodwill and acceptance than any lecture can do. This is what we at Anjana believe in and the lovely photos in the Annual Report are the testimony!

While we have much to be joyous about, we also have much to feel apprehensive about. The finances are a constant worry. In the last three years the prices of essential food items and fuel have risen 200% to 300%, leading to a cascading effect on the cost of living, way beyond our meager resources. The scope for raising the tuition fees is very limited in our rural environment and among the targeted daily wage earning community. The silver lining is that our patrons, well-wishers and volunteers have stood steadfast with us all these years in our journey and whose generosity has truly been our oxygen. Our deep gratitude goes to all of them. Anjana Vidya Kendra has lit a small candle of aspiration in the village. I earnestly hope that our donors observe what wonders their kindness has achieved in the lives of our rural children and decide to continue with their support even more vigorously and make the candle glow brighter and unwaveringly. Till a reasonable corpus is built, worries about sustainability will continue to haunt us and hinder the deepening of our existing programs or contemplating future progress. I am sure our well -wishers are listening!

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PART I : MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION

A. BRIEF SYNOPSIS OF THE ORGANIZATION Brahmi is a non-governmental, wholly charitable, secular and humanitarian organization set up with the

object of imparting meaningful education to disadvantaged rural children.

Our campus is situated in a village about 40km from Bangalore city in Bangalore Rural District

DesapandeGuttahalli, Tattnoor Village

Kalkunte post, Via-Kadugodi

Bangalore -560067, India

Tel: 91 9448584569

NGO Status

o Registered Trust : This association is registered as a trust under the Indian Trust Act 1882,

Registered on 25th September at Krishnarajapuram, Bangalore in 1999, Registration No :

136/1999-2000

o 80G under Indian Income Tax : It is registered under Section 12A of the Income Tax Act 1961.

All donations to this Trust enjoy exemption in the hands of the donors under section 80G of the

Indian Income Tax Act 1961. The exemption is valid for the periodupto and including 31-03-

2011 and extended in perpetuity as per Circular No. 7/2010 [F.No.197/21/2010-ITA-I], Dated

27-10-2010.

o FCRA registration: The Trust has obtained the necessary approval from Govt of India under

Educational and Social category for accepting funds in foreign currency from abroad for the

charitable purpose (registration number 094421057)

Chief Executive Officers

Honorary Chairman VatsalaSubramoni, I.R.S(Retd.),

Commisioner Income Tax, Bangalore(Retd)

Flat No.A- 212/ Millenium Habitat,

Kundalahalli, ITPL Road, Bangalore -560037

: 91- 80 -28525622 Email :[email protected]

Honorary Secretry Dr. ChannaRaju,

Scientist, National Aerospace Laboratories, Bangalore-17, India

Honorary Founder Secretary

Email :[email protected]+91 - 9945013193, 9448584569

mailto:[email protected]


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B. THE DETAILS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS/TRUSTEES

HONORARY ADVISORS

Padmashree Dr. T.S. Prahlad

Former Director, National Aerospace

Laboratories, Bangalore

Sri. Y. Raghavachar

Retired Head Master, Sri Ranganatha

High School Kalkunte, Bangalore

Sri. Krishna Murthy

(donor of School Land)

Priest, D.Guttahalli,

GOVERNING COUNCIL

Members Address Position

1 Vatsala Subramoni, I.R.S(Retd.), Commisioner Income Tax,

Bangalore(Retd)

Honorary Chairman

2 Dr. ChannaRaju, Ph.D

Scientist, National Aerospace

Laboratories, Bangalore

Founder Secretary

3 Dr. Praveen Raja, Ph.D Clinical Psychologist, UCLA Founder Trustee

4 Dr. Naveen Raja,M.D Rheumatologist and Internist Founder Trustee

5 Naveen Varadarajan, M.B.A

Managing Director,

Bobtech, Bangalore

Honorary Trustee

6 GBS Bindra, M.B.A CEO, Tagos India, Bangalore Honorary Trustee

7 Dr. Rajiv Kaushik Singapore Honorary Trustee

C. ANJANA VIDYA KENDRA SCHOOL MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE

1 Smt. Uma Maheswari, B.Com, B.Ed

Principal, Anjana Vidyakendra

[email protected]

DesapandaGuttahalli, Tattanoor

Village, Kalkunte(p.o), Via-

Kadugodi,Bangalore-560067

Head, SMC

2 Smt. NavaneethaB.E,

[email protected]

Marathahalli, Bangalore

Honorary Administrator

3 Sujay, P. B.A, B.C.T

[email protected]

Anjana School Head Master

4 Dr. Amaranarayan. D, MBBS

Medical Officer, NAl

National Aerosapce Laboratories,

Bangalore- 17 [email protected]

Honorary Member

5 Dr. RangachariKidambi,Ph.D

Scientist,

[email protected]

CTFD Division, National Aerosapce

Laboratories,

Honorary Member

6 T.M. Narayanaswamy, M.A

Divisional Manager (retd.)

Oriental Insurance (Ltd)

Honorary Member

7 Sri Ananth T.K Priest, Tattanur Vilage, Kalkunte Po. Honorary Member



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D. OUR PARTNERS, PATRONS, DONORS & SUPPORTERS Brahmi’sinitiatives are supported by all sections of our society

The land for the school was donated by Sri. Krishnamurthy, local philanthropist

Initial infrastructure was supported by Oversas Trustees and friends.

Support to Staff Salaries and meeting running expenses with generous support from our corporate partners and Trustees

Support to nutrition/Noon Meal comes from NGO partners, individual and other donors

Volunteers support educational programs.

Support from Individuals, Charities and Corporate supporters have been utilized towards

Heavily subsidizing Tuition fees in our school.

Providing school supplies (uniforms, textbooks, notebooks)

Providing transport to children traveling from remote villages

Providing solar power to drive our computer center and light up the campus

Improving existing infrastructure to make our programs effective.

Developing new infrastructure to support high school

Sustaining our nutrition program and upgrading it to noon-meal program

Providing Scholarships for pursuing higher education

THE FOLLOWING TABLE LISTS THE IMPORTANT PARTNERS IN OUR ACTIVITIES

PATRONS

1. Sri. Krishnamurthy & Family D.Guttahalli, Donor of Land

2. Sri. Sathyaprasad, Vidyadaan Group 3. Sri. Y.V.S Vinod, Bangalore 4. Dr. Kasturi& Dr. Kripakaran, US 5. Dr. Sheela, Sunderarajan, USA 6. Smt. Sumathi Rangachar, RK

Foundation, Bangalore 7. Sri.Sunderarajan&Smt.Renganayaki,

Chennai

8. Smt. Sriranjini & Sri. Shyam Raja USA 9. Dr. Sarala Raja & Dr. Sheela Raja, US 10. Sri. AnandRajan and Divya, Bangalore 11. Sri. S. Chandrashekhar Gupta,

Chairman, Maintec Technologies, Bangalore

12. Sri. Modhusudan, Prayas Group 13. Dr. Sudha Singh, Professor, NIFT,

Bangalore

14. Sri. Richard Cribb, Global Spirit, UK

15. Smt. Denise Wilson, UK 16. Sri. Murali Bashyam,

Chairman, Friends Unite, US 17. Sri. Anil Naryan, TCS 18. Sri.Santhosh, TCS, 19. Sri. SrinivasPalepu, USA

ORGANISATION SUPPORT

Premanjali Trust, Bangalore Prayas Group, Bangalore

Vidyadaan Group, Bangalore, Maintec Technologies, Bangalore

RK Foundation, Bangalore, Intel Volunteers

Sathya Sai Students, P. S Narasimhan Charitable Trust, JT Viswanathan Trust, Bangalore

RBSEWA, Bangalore, Selco, Bangalore

MAD Group, Bangalore, Delphi Volunteers, Citi Group Volunteers,

Snap Fitness Kasturinagar&Yelhanka, Bangalore Mind Tree Volunteers, Bangalore

Friends Unite, USA

Global SpirIT, UK

Indian Association of Greater Springfield, USA

TEAM, USA

OUR HONORARY AUDITORS

Ms. Y.V.S Vinod and Co.,[Auditax] Chartered Accountants, Bangalore

Email: [email protected],

Tel : +91 80 22220377


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PART II REPORT ON ACTIVITIES AND ACHIEVEMENTS

1. OUR VISION AND MISSION INDIA where every last person is ‘EDUCATED’.

Mission Statement

Empowering Disadvantaged Rural Children through Meaningful Education

2. OUR AIMS

Brahmi aims to

1. Provide educational opportunities for the poor, underprivileged, needy, and destitute children who would otherwise have no opportunities for education.

2. Provide support services that overcomes the obstacles that preclude an education

3. Teach universal human values along with academic knowledge

4. Contribute to the up-liftment of our society by emphasizing the educational, psychological, social, and spiritual development of children with strong human values.

3. OUR SCHEMES/PROGRAMS (AIM)

Awareness creation:

1. Creating awareness among the rural poor and illiterate as to the importance of educating their

children.

2. Disseminate information through the mass media with the aim of increasing public awareness

of the needs of underprivileged children and to solicit their support in an effort to increase

literacy.

Institution Building :

In this category come the tasks of actually building schools, study centers, counseling centers,

meal schemes etc.

To create concept rural schools.

To open counseling centers to guide and provide need-based assistance to village students seeking higher education in the city.

Establish study centers with well-equipped libraries in villages to create a good ambience for learning.

Maintenance of current school going children

Sustain children in the path of education by providing external support and reinforcement (school supplies, tuition fees, clothes etc.)

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4. 4. ORGANIZATION’S KEY PROGRAM ACHIEVEMENTS DURING THE YEAR

Project Key Achievements

Awareness

Creation

o Conducted 8 sessions of awareness creation on importance of educating

children, Healthcare and Nutrition

AnjanaVidya

Kendra High

School

o Brahmi provided Quality Education to about 283 disadvantaged rural

students in the pre-school through 10th

grades at nearly 70% subsidized

cost, with a policy of collecting monthly tuition fee equivalent of 1 day’s

labour.

o Our third batch of 19 students appearedforSSLC board examination in

April 2013. The school received spectacular 100% pass results for the

second time with5 distinctions (>85%), 12 first classes (>60%)

o No. Dropouts during the year : 0

Others

o Supported 20 students by providing free tuition, uniforms and books

o Provided scholarships to meettuition fees to 4 post-high school and two

college students.

o Provided noon meal to 283 students, teachers and all visiting

volunteersand guests on all working days at Anjana School all through the

year

5. MAJOR COLLABORATIVE PROGRAMS DURING THE YEAR

1. PROVIDING NUTRITION FOR CHILDREN (Partnership : Premanjali Trust, Bangalore)

Our children come from weak educational background. Therefore, education is not a priority

for these parents.

Health care and Nutrition are neglected issues. Most children, especially in primary grades,

suffer from some form of malnutrition related ailment or the other. Medical investigations on

these children confirm these facts.

In collaboration with Premanjali Trust Bangalore, school has implemented a unique nutrition

program of providing NOON-MEAL to all children and staff –ON ALL WORKING DAYS.

Part of food grains required for the program are grown by the school.

2. SOLAR POWER (Partnership : Friends Unite, USA)

Friends Unite, an US based charity, has reached out to our children with Solar Energy option

to operate 20 computers at the school and provide lighting for the entire school. A 4KVA

solar inverter charged by an array of solar panels supplied by SELCO India has provided a

lasting solution to our power problem.

3. NATIONAL FESTIVALS AND SCHOOL CELEBRATIONS (Partnership : Prayasteam,

Bangalore and Vidyadaan Group Bangalore)

PRAYAS, an unregistered group of volunteers have been partnering with Brahmi to conduct

and celebrate national festivals at the school. The group ensured our children, staff, guests

and parents were provided with quality sweets and eatables at the end of the programs. The

group also contributed to our collection of library books and conducted calligraphy and

Astronomy classes during the year.

VIDYADAAN is a team of volunteers led by Sri. Sathyaprasad; the group ensured that all our

celebrations were graced by eminent artists and achievers of state and national standing.

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4. RURAL DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES WITH ANJANA AS THE HUB (Partnership : Intel India

Vounteers)

Intel India, Bangalore, through their volunteering activities and matching grant program, have

contributed to several rural developmental activities both at Anjana and around the school. Some of

the important activities included –

a. awareness campaign on food and Nutrition among rural mothers

b. installation of a drip irrigation system for the school farm

c. a unique presentation on demystifying microprocessors among rural students

d. planting tree and fruit saplings

e. construction of a community toilet

f. celebrating international girl child day

g. development of an activity hall and a pottery unit at Anjana school

h. supporting food program for children at Anjana Schol

PART III : DETAILED REPORT OF ACTIVITIES

ANJANA VIDYAKENDRA HIGH SCHOOL: CELEBRATIONS AND EVENTS

MAY 2013

Hazrat Ali’s Birthday: Birthday of Persian Caliph and Son in law of Prophet Mohamed celebrated: 24/05/2013

Budha Poornima Birthday and Nirvana Day of Budhacelebrated on 25/05/2013

Brahmi Founders Day: Day to thank all our donors, a baby male calf rescued 27/05/2013

JUNE 2013

World Environment Day : Activities involved planting, waste segregation 05/06/2013

Birth Day of Kannada LauretteKazara Krishna Rai and also World Ocean Day 08/06/2013

Dasha Papa Hara Dasami /Ganga Jayanthicelebrated on 18/06/2013

World Music Day – styles and forms of Indian Music – Program by children & our Music Teacher 21/06/2013

JULY 2013

PuriJaganath car-festival – Historical and Religious aspects - 10/07/2013

KarkaSankranthiDakshinayan – scientific and religious importance of the day - 16/07/2013

Gurupoornima /VyasaPooja - 22/07/2013

GoswamiTulasidas Birthday -25/07/2013

AUGUST 2013

Cluster Level Sports Meet – Primary Children – 05/08/2013

Arrival of volunteer MsBernet from Netherlands 08/08/2013

Independence Day– alternately abled Priyamvrata hoisted national flag, Chief Guest artist Smt. VijayaEkkundi 15/08/2013

Visit of Serial Adventurer James Ketchelenroute world cycling expeditionwith his promoter Mr. Richard Cribb 19/08/2013

Rakshabandhan – 20/08/2013

Taluk Level Sports Meet @ Muthanallur – 23/08/2013

Sri Krishna Janmastami, chidren dressed in traditiaonal clothes, daylong celebrations singing chanting – 28/08/2013

SEPTEMBER 2013

GaneshaChaturthi Celebrations – Children worshipping homemade ecofriendly Ganesha idols – 07/09/2013

Onam Celebrations – Floral decorations and RangoliCopetetions – remembering sacrifice of Bali – 16/09/2013

Visit of Intel Volunteers led by Ms.Evelyn, Bhaskar – Food Pyramid and Demystifying Microprocessors – 19/09/2013

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OCTOBER 2013

Birthday of Mahatma Gandhi and LalBahaddurShastri – children dressed as Gandhi and Shastri - 02/10/2013

Intel - International Girl rising day celebration organized at Intel - 10/10/2013

Birthday celebration of our Patron late Sri. KT Narayan,PremannjaliDay at School 22/10/2013

Visit of Prof.SudhaSignh and students from NIFT-brainteaser/Card-Diya painting workshops- 26/10/2013

Visit of High School Students to Visveswaraya Technological Museum – 29/10/2013 and 30/10/2013

NOVEMBER 2013

Kannada Rajyotsava Celebrations – Singing Kannada Songs penned by famous kannada poets – 01/11/2013

Diwali Holidays – 01/11/2013 to 04/11/2013

Children’s Day- Day long Group Games, Musical Chair – Sweet Distribution- 14/11/2013

GurunanakJayanthi – Langar by Sri. GBS Bindra and Group and Bangalore Gurudwara - 16/11/2013

Birthday of Sri.SathyaSai Baba – Celebrated as Service Day-23/11/2013

- DECEMBER 2013

- Visit of Intel Team to School led by Chandrakala – Inauguration of Activity Hall - 17/12/2013

- Math Day – Exhibition -21/12/2013

- Christmas Eve – Child Santa distributing Sweets- Christmas Carol program by Children -24/12/2013

- Kannada Poet Kuvempu’s Birthday- Weekly Cultural Event - -28/12/2013

JANUARY 2014

Lifeskills program by Mindtree team led by Mrs. Lalitha - 4/01/2014

Calligraphy Classes for Higher Primary Students – Prayas Team led by Gowri Shankar and Reeshma – 11/01/2014

Swami Vivekanada 151 Birthday -11/01/2014

MakaraSankrathi Celebrations – Scientific Significance -14/01/2014

Educational Trip to Nandi Hills – 15/01/2014

Republic Day Celebrations – Dr. Upadhya, Retd. Director NAL was the chief guest - 26/01/2014

FEBRUARY 2014

Visit of higher primary children to Intel -04/02/2014

Star Party and Basic Astronomy Session – Prayas Team and Bangalore Astronomical Society-11/02/2014

School Science Day – Demonstration of 45 Experiments from Students –Shri.ShyamChetty, Director of NAL and team of scientists and students from 4 nearby Schools visited-15/02/2014

Visit of Intel Volunteers led by Mrs. Seema -26/02/2014

MARCH 2014

Parent Teacher Meeting- 08/03/2014

Farewell Party to Outgoing 10th Students - 22/03/2014

Annual Examinations Begin – 20/03/2014

SSLC Board Examination – 28/03/2014 to 09/04/2014

Last Working Day for Primary Students and PTM to discuss Academic Performance of Students - 29/03/2014

APRIL 2014

Last Working Day for High School Students - 10/04/2014

Summer Holidays – April 01 to May 05, 2014

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HIGHLIGHTS OF IMPORTANT EVENTS AND CELEBRATIONS

1 20/05/2013 FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL

SSLC Batch of 2012-13 students led the school prayers.

2 27/5/2014 FOUNDERS DAY

Founders Day was celebrated at Anjajna School. The highlight of the day was saving a

baby male calf. The occasion was used to create awareness among children to respect

animals. Teachers narrated stories highlighting virtues of Compassion and Giving.

Children played with the young calf.

3 27/05/2013

MANGO DISTRIBUTION : About 3 tons of organically grown, on the

farm owned by Dr. Naveen Raja (our Founder Trustee), naturally

ripened Mangoes were distributed to children at Anjana and

several nearby schools

4 05/06/2012 : WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY

The world environmental day was celebrated with focus on improving and protecting green cover. The

highlight of the event was creating a tree-border around the playground; children also learnt waste

management techniques followed by a discussion session on environmental protection.

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5 19/06/2013 COMMENCEMENT OF PREMANJALI FOOD PROGRAM

A formal and full food program (sponsored by Premanjali trust) commenced on this day. The food

provided to children consisted of rice, sprouted grains along with soya beans and vegetables

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VISIT OF ACHIEVER

SHIVAKUMAR

People all over the world had read the

news of “Newspaper vendor from

Bangalore walks into IIM-Calcutta” It

was inspiring to listen to Shivakumar

directly on his jourey and mission in life.

He stressed his ambition several times

that he would want to help several

disadvantaged rural children to achieve

greater heights. His mentor Shri. Krishna

also spoke about how he found

Shivakumar and sincerity in his

approach. Our Trustee Mr. Naveen Varadarajan was also present.

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bangalore/Newspaper-vendor-from-Bangalore-walks-into-IIM-

Calcutta/articleshow/20056795.cms

7 06/6/2013 VISIT OF TEAM MAINTEC

A Team from Maintec Technologies,

Bangalore led by Managing Director Mr.

Naveen Varadarajan visited the school. Mr.

Suresh Babu, Chief Finance Officer, Mr.

Muniraju, Mr. Ramesh, Ms. Hema and

several regular visitors were part of the team.

The team distributed fruits and engaged

children on playground and classrooms.

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8 17/07/2013 VISIT OF DR. BALAGURU AND FAMILY

Dr.BalaBalaguru, an IT professional and a

friend of our Trustee Dr. Rajiv Kaushik

visited the school. Based in New York and a

prominent name in NRI circles in the US and

a keen supporter of Indian values Dr. Bala has

championed several missions to support

India. He was accompanied by his wife

Savita, an active member of Asha Foundation

and their son. The team has several suggestions to improve Anjana.

9 25/07/2013TULASIDASA JAYANTHI :

Saint Tulasidas jayanthi was celebrated at school by familiarising children of the life

and his famous work Ramayan (Ramacharitamanas). One of the students dressed as

Tulasidas chanted a verse from Hanuman Chalisa (believed to be his creation).

10 13/08/2013 ARRIVAL OF A NEW MEMBER

A new member joined Anjana Family. One of our Cows gave birth to a

male calf. It was a celebration time on the campus.

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MS BERNET

MEIJERserved Anjana

School as a volunteer for

three weeks in August. A

student herself, she was

bubling with energy and

that was visible in the

excitement she created

when she engaged our

primary children in

teaching them English,

stories, singing and Ballet

Dance.

She also participated in

independence day

celebrations.

12 CLUSTER LEVEL SPORTS MEET

Our Primary and High School children participated in the

Cluster Level sports meet held during July –August and

won several medals, Trophies and Shields. In spite of

being a small school with only few students participating

in the events, the school was able to reach the second

spot in the event.

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13 15/08/2013 INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATIONS

India’s 67th

Independence day was celebrated with usual excitement and festivity. Alternately abled

Priyavrata, son of artist Smt. VijayaYakkundi and SuvemyaYakkundi hoisted the national flag in the

presence of several Trustees, Vidyadaan, Prayas Volunteers and patrons and parents of the school. Sri.

Satyaprasad spoke on the occasion and encouraged children.

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14 19/08/2013 VISIT OF SERIAL ADVENTURER MR. JAMES KETCHELL TO ANJANA

“Strong Man” James Ketchell who was on his world cycling expedition covering 18,000 miles across the

globe having started from Los Angeles on 30 June, was cycling across India. It was an extraordinary

gesture and a moment of joy and history in making for Anjan that he detoured to spend literally an entire

day with children and teachers. Children received him at a major junction and pedaled alongside for about

10km to reach the school. He was accorded a traditional welcome by our children. James shared his

thrilling experiences with children in his video presentation. Children of Vivekananda School also

participated. Our Patron Sri. Krishna organized the press meet and the newspaper Hindu covered the

event. Trustees Madam Vatsala and Naveen Varadarajan were present on the occasion.

http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-karnataka/cycling-across-the-world-to-inspire-

children/article5040354.ece

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15 28/08/2013 KRISHNA JANMASTAMI

Birthday of Krishna was celebrated with preschool students dressed up in traditional clothes as Krishna,

Radha and Yashoda. An idol of krishna was placed in a decorated craddle and children sang devotional

lullabies. The day long celebrations ended with distribution of sweets.

16 05/09/2013 TEACHERS DAY

Teachers day was celebrated by recollecting Dr. Radhakrishnan’s belief that the “teachers should be the

best minds in the country”. Students distributed flowers and sweets to teachers and conducted a unique

entertainment program for the teachers. Sri. Y. Raghavachar, our honorary advisor conducted a orientation

program for our teachers.

17 07/09/2013 GANESHA CHATURTI

Lord Ganesha’s Birthday was celebrated in the school

with devotion. Traditional idols of Ganesha were

made from locally available clay and decorated

withflowers. No chemicals or commercial paints

were used. Children learnt the importance of the

day.

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18 16/09/2013 ONAM

The tradititional harvest festival of Kerala was celebrated with children creating

Rangoli decorations.

19 19/9/2013 AND 20/09/2013 VISITS FROM INTEL TEAMS

Teams from Intel took up several activities – Awareness campaign on Food Pyramid, Rangoli

competitions, drip irrigation, planting, construction of a roadside toilet and a unique program of

familiarising rural students to microprocessor and its applications.

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22 28/09/2013 VACCINATION CAMP

A medical examination and vaccination camp was conducted for primary children in

association with primary health center Sarjapur.

23 02/10/2013 GANDHI JAYANTHI

The birthday of Mahatma Gandhi was celebrated; programs

included familiazing children about Gandhian values, primarily

non-voilence and truth and their relevance today.

Birthday of Lal Bahaddur Shastri was also celebrated on this day.

A few children had arrived dressed as Gandhi and Shastri.

24 22/10/2013 BIRTHDAY OF SRI. K. T NARAYAN : PREMANJALI DAY

Birthday of our patron late Sri. K. T Narayan was celebrated in the school as Premanjali Day. The events

included prayer session in the morning. Gopuja (worshipping cows) and the food program for children.

The trustees and members of Premanjali Sri. Balakrishna Hegde, Sri. Bhat, Sri. Ashwath and others

participated. Sri. Raghavachar, gave the message on charity and creating a value based society.

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26/10/2013 CRAFT WORKSHOP

A craft workshop was conducted by Prof. Sudha Singh and team of volunteers from National Institute of

Fashion Technology (NIFT), Bangalore. Children learnt to create greating cards, paint Diya painting and

paper craft.

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26 1/11/2013 KANNADA RAJYOTSAVA

Adhav, the youngest child on the campus hoisted the Karnataka flag to mark the celebration of Kannada

Rajyotsava. Children recited, sang poems of famous poets and danced.

27 14/11/2013 KANNADA RAJYOTSAVA

Childrens Day was celebrated to mark the Birthday of our first prime minister Sri. Jawaharlal Nehru.

Teachers entertained childen with a variety program.

28 16/11/2013 GURU NANAK JAYANTHI

Our Honorary Trustee GBS Bindra with his

family and friends visited our school on the

occasion of Guru Nanakji’s Jayanthi.

Celebration began by offering prayers.

Langar (community meal) was organized

with support from friends from Army

provided us lunch. Mr.Nirmal gave an

introduction about Sikh religion as well as Guru Nanakji’s life.

29 23/11/2013SRI SATYA SAI BABA’S BIRTHDAY celebration began by offering flowers and Ms. Kala talked

about life of Satya Sai Baba. A few bhajans were sung

followed by Aarti. Sweets were distributed to the children

in the evening.

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30 04/12/2013: POT REFRIGERATOR– Zeer pot refrigerator has been introduced in our

school kitchen. It’s an evaporative cooling refrigeration device made of pots and sand.

Finally we are using electricity free refrigerator in our school kitchen.

31 5/12/2013 VISIT OF WING COMMANDER SRI. VENKATESH IYER AND

FAMLILY

It was special for a senior officer from the armed forces to visit our school along

with his sister and his brother in-law (a retd. Officer from agariculture department).

The family participated in school prayers and spent the entire forenoon interacting

with children and teachers.

32 17/12/2013: ACTIVITY HALL

INAUGURATION– Mrs. Chandrakala from

Intel team inaugurated our Intel sponsored

Activity hall. Almost 100 Intel volunteers

participated in this program. This hall is being

used for yoga and other activities.

33 21/12/2013 : Mathematics day Children from 5

th to 10

th grade exhibited 50 puzzles, models, interactive activities.

There was a special mathematics room created by our 10th children. This gave them

confidence and made them feel that mathematics can be learnt in a joyful way.

34 24/12/2013: CHRISTMAS- Christmas tree

was decorated by our children and the nativity

scene was put up in our anubhavmantap.

Christmas carols which was sung by our 8th

and 9th girls brought in the festive mood. Our

little Santa Bharath from UKG distributed

sweets to all our children and staff.

35 28/12/2013: THEATRE SHOW - Theatre show creates an opportunity for

every single child to showcase their talent. This week show was taken over by

our 6th grade children. They showcased their talent by singing, dancing and

enacting a play. It was a wholesome entertainment.

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04 AND 11/01/2014 LIFE

SKILLS PROGRAM BY

MINDTREE TEAM LED BY

MRS. LALITHA

A very useful and interesting

program to inculcate several life

skills was conducted by an

enthusiastic team from Mind

Tree led by Mrs. Lalitha.

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37 11/01/2014 CALIGRAPHY

CLASSES BY PRAYAS

VOLUNTEERS

Children of middle school were

exposed to the world of

creativity using calligraphy by

Prayas volunteers. It was

surprising that young children

could learn the nuances of the

art just a few hours.

38 14/01/2014 MAKARA SANKRANTHI

The harvest festival was celebrated in a traditional way. Sweet Rice (pongal) was

cooked in open after offering prayers and our cows were worshipped and fed

with fruits and sweets.

Children learnt the scientific explanation on Sun’s movements which could be

detected easily by marking shadows of sunshades in the portico of the school.

39 15/01/2014 EDUCATIONAL

TRIPS

Head Master Mr. Sujay and

Senior teachers led teams of

students to Nandi Hills and

Banneraghatta National Park on

Educational field trips. It was an

excellent and enjoyable visit for

both the groups. Chikmari and

Jadagish were the chauffers.

40 21/01/2014 INSTALLATION OF RO -WATER FILTERS

Sri. KSV Iyer’s Family led by Wing-Commander Venkatesh donated a

pair of extremely useful and much needed (25L capacity each)RO

based water filters to the school. In spite of using water from a depth

of 250 ft from a borewell there was a constant fear of contamination

from Pinakini river and in addition, the test certificate has shown higher

levels of dissolved salts in our water. Children and everyone in the

school now have safe drinking water, thanks to the generosity of Iyer and

family.

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VEDA AND MUSIC SESSIONS BY OUR SPECIALIST TEACHER MR. ANANTARAMAN

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42 26/01/2014 REPUBLIC DAY CELEBRATIONS

Dr. Upadhya, Distinguished Scientist, Aeronautical Development Agency and Retired Director of National Aeropsace Laboratories was the Chief Guest. Dr. Ranjan Moodataya and Sri. Sathyaprasad and the team of Vidyadaan volunteers participated. Honorary Chairman of Brahmi Smt. Vatsala and Honorary Trustees Sri. Naveen and GBS Bindra and Dr. Channa Raju and the entire School Management Committee honored Sri. Krinshnamurthy and family for their contribution to school. Sri. Satyaprasad read out a poem in honor of Smt. Kalyani and Sri. Krishnamurthy & family, the donors of school land. A stone tablet was unveiled on the occasion. Children gave a colorful drill program witnessed by several parents. Prayas Team organized the program

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YOGA AND BUSINESS MATHEMATICS SESSIONS BY OUR VOLUNTEER TEACHERS

SHRIRAM AND PRASANNA

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STAR NIGHT 16/02/2014Our high school students had a marvelous time observing satellites of Jupiter and get

close to the moon through a Celestron Telescope. Kiran Keerthi & team from BASalong with Prayas team

conducted the event.

44 26/02/2014 WHAT AFTER SSLC? A WORKSHOP BY INTEL VOLUNTEERS

Several senior managers of Intel and trainers coordinated by Mrs. Seema Iyer participated in the event.

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45 15/02/2014 SCIENCE FESTIVAL AT ANJANA

Saturday, 15th of February 2014 was a memorable day for the children and teachers of Anjana Vidya Kendra

School. It was indeed an ideal day and setting to converge and celebrate science in a rural school, hidden between

the villages at the far end of dusty roads away from hustle and bustle of the city. The Science festival conducted as

part of CSIR-NAL school adoption program was designed to create excitement and get rural students interested in

learning science. Several Senior Scientists from National Aerospace Laboratories led by Directors Sri. Shyam

Chetty were present to watch young scientist in action. The highlight of the event was MAV demonstration by the

Micro Air Vehicle Unit from CSIR-NAL.

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19/03/2014 OUR HONORARY CHAIRMAN SMT. VATSALA SUBRAMONI INTERACTS WITH SSLC

STUDENTS AND ENCOURAGES THEM TO GIVE THEIR BEST

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22/03/2014 THE ACADEMIC YEAR’S LAST PARENT TEACHERS MEETING

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Our Honorary Chairman Vatsala Subramoni & her famiy with SMC members

Ms. Anna Perrelli from US at Anjana Our Trustee Sri. Naveen Varadarajan & Family with Mrs. Megha

and Mr. Romin Joseph (our activity teachers)

Commisioner of IT Sri. Chandrashekhar & family Mr.Abraham, Mrs. Lalitha and Mr. Manick

from Mindtree

with Mr. Rajagopalan, volunteer from Intel

Sri. Krishnadas @ Anjana Wing Commander Sri. Venkatesh & Family @ Anjana

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OUR PRESCHOOL CLASS PHOTOGRAPHS 2013-14 : CLASS TEACHERS MS. SUDHA RANI AND SMT. MEENAKSHI

OUR FOOD AND NUTRITION TEAM : AMARAVATHI, BHAVANI AND SHARADA

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PRIMARY GRADES 1, 2 AND 3 : CLASS TEACHERS SHWETA, LATHA AND YASHODA

[SEATED IN THE MIDDLE MR. SUJAY, HEAD MASTER]

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GRADES 4,5 AND 6 : CLASS TEACHERS SMT. VASANTHA, SRI. KUMAR AND KUM. SHASHIKALA

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GRADES7,8 AND 9 : CLASS TEACHERS Kum. KALA, SRI. PARAMESH AND SRI. VINAY

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STAFF AND SSLC STUDENTS 2013-14

FAREWELL TO SSLC STUDENTS

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FACULTY AND SUPPORT STAFF 2013-14

FACULTY

Teacher Qualification Experience Subject

1 Sujay, P [Head Master]

M.A, B.C.T 7 Years Social Studies

2 Shashikala, M.R M.A, B.Ed 8 years English, Hindi

3 Paramesh M.Ed 5 Years Kannada

4 Shashikala M.A, B.Ed 6 Years Kannada, Hindi

5 Palaniswamy B.Sc, B.Ed 3 years Mathematics

6 Vinay B.Sc, B.Ed 3 Years Science

7 Anatharaman B.Sc 6 years Music

8 Kumar B.A, D.Ed 3 years Primary

9 Meenakshi D.Ed 5 years Primary

10 Yashoda N.T.T 5 Years PrePrimary

11 Sudharani N.T.T 7 years Preprimary

12 Shwetha B.Com 1 Year Primary

13 Vasantha B.A, B.Ed 3 years Primary

SUPPORT STAFF

TRANSPORT FOOD & NUTRITION GARDEN & HELP

Mr. T.M. Mariyappa

Mr. Jagadeesh, ITI

Mrs. Bhavani

Mrs. Sharada

Mrs. Amaravathi

Mr. Amaresh

Mrs. Thimmakka

Mrs. Puttamma

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PART IV – MONEY MATTERS

1. ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES

Brahmi uses the AnjanaVidya Kendra school premises as its office and does not have paid

staff. All administrative activities are carried out by the members of the board and

volunteers purely on honorary basis. The same philosophy is implemented in its school

AnjanaVidya Kendra with teachers sharing all administrative activities of the school.

2. PARENTS CONTRIBUTION

No tuition fee was charged in the first years of our school. We found a link between the

school dropout rate and parents contribution, with dropout rates being high during the

time when parents got education, school supplies and nutrition free. Team Brahmi

implemented the scheme of monthly tuition fee/child equivalent to 1 day’s labour the

school dropout rates reduced and we have had no instance of school dropout in the recent

years. Parents contribute to 25-30% of our overall expenses in the form of tuition fee.

The existing policy of the organization –

Monthly Tuition fee at AnjanaSchool = 1 days unskilled male labour

(payable in 2 installments during the academic year)

For the year 2013-14 the tuition fee was Rs. 500/month.

Nutrition/NoonMeal – Free (Sponsored by NGO partners/Supporters/Individuals)

School Supplies – Free (Notebooks and Textbooks).

3. SCHOLARSHIPS

In order to promote students continue on the path of education either at AnjanaVidya

Kendra School or to pursue post-school education (11th and 12th /PUC) to deserving

students, the following patrons have sponsored scholarships as below:

Sri. SrinivasPalepu : PRUTHI MERIT SCHOLARSHIP : Rs. 10, 000/annum (based on interest

from 1L donation to our corpus) in the name of his teacher.

Recipient :Nanya, II year PUC

Smt. VatsalaSubramoni, Honorary Chairman : Rs. 10, 000/annum to a Meritorious Boy and

School Fees to two students @ Anjana

Recipients :Santhosh, II year PUC

12 students were give scholarships at Anjana – free tuition, school supplies

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4. OUR DONORS 2013-14

Mrs. Vatsala subramoni MATERIAL DONATION

Dr Amaranarayan Dr. Amaranarayan

Dr Naveen Raja USA Mr. Vijay, Chennai

Dr. Praveen Raja, USA Mrs. Vatsala subramoni

Mr. GBS Bindra Mrs. Sudhalakshmi and Mr. T.M Narayanaswamy

Dr Rajiv Kaushik State Bank of Inida

Dr. Kidambi Rangachari Maintec Technologies

Dr.Channr Raju Mr. Naveen Varadarajan

Premanjali Educational Trust Intel India

Bhagirathi Subramanian Mrs. Uma Maheshwari

Dr R Subramanian Kushal Parents

Mrs Kavitha Dr. Naveen Raja

Maintec Technologies Dr. Balakrishna Hegde

State Bank of India Mr. Vignesh and Mrs. Sindhuri

Mr. Nagaraj, Parent Mr. Sathyaprasad, Vidyadaan

Mr. Srimannarayan , Sai Students

Mr. Narayanaswamy, Parent

Mrs Krishnambal Mr. Shivakumar, old student

Dr V Subha Prayas Group

Mrs. Divya Mary Maintec Technologies

Mrs. Saritha Dr. Subramanian

Sri.Prasad Mindtree

Sri.L.Ragavendra Rao Mr. Romin and Mrs. Megha

Dr. Mukund Mrs. Divya

B.M.Sathya Narayana Mr. Achuta Prasad, Sai Student

Mrs Sudha Bindra Ms. Varsha

Mrs. Nithya Dilip Dr. R. Mukund

Mr. V S Krishnan Mr. Anirudh (Mr. P. R Gopinath)

Mr. D Seetharam Wing Commander Venkatesh &KSV Iyer and family

Mrs. Prapulla Narayan Sapathagiri Creations

Intel Donataion Mr. Shobha Raghavendra and Mr. Raghavendra

Mr. Senthil Duraisamy Mrs. Kasturi Kripakaran

Mr Narayanaswamy, Parent Mrs. Navaneetha

Mr V Raman Support Staff, Anjana Vidya Kendra

S V Yakkundi Parents Anjana Vidya Kendra

Mr KSV Iyer and family

Mr Aby

S R Kavitha

Dr A.R. Upadhya

Mr. Shyam Chetty

5. INCOME AND EXPENDITURE STATEMENT

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1. INCOME AND EXPENDITURE STATEMENT (FCRA)

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2. INCOME & EXPENDITURE CHARTS

CONSOLIDATED INCOME [Rs. 54.96L]

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20

25

30

35

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Donations School Fee Interest

FCRA

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3. CONSOLIDATED EXPENDITURE CHART

Highlights

Administrative Expenses - NIL

Major Expenses are

o Salaries

o Food& Nutrition (kitchen),

o Maintenance

0

5

10

15

20

25

Salary andStaff Welfare

SchoolMaintenance

KitchenExpenses

Printing andStationary

ElectricalRepairs

Maintenance

Conveyance Scolarships

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PART V. FUTURE AN FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS

Sustaining the current Educational and Food programs at school are on the top of our agenda.

Brahmi is exploring possibility of extending seamless education to our children till 12th grade and upgrading existing state board school to a CBSE school. The idea is being discussed with parents, patrons and supporters, in view of requirement of additional funds towards appropriate infrastructure development and providing facilities and other implications.

Implementing Govt’s directives on child safety measures.

Appointing skilled and experienced – and motivated teachers – for a rural school, away from Bangalore city continues to be a challenge.

Strengthening participation of charity partners to ensure our existing programs such as nutrition and volunteering activities such as providing yoga classes continue.

REQUIREMENTS

In order to maintain quality of education trained and experienced teachers will have to be retained; staff salaries would rise by a min. of 10% every year and in addition, teachers and staff require basic facilities such as accommodation close to the campus.

Our laboratory, computer center and library continue to require support. Storage racks, tables, Equipment, Consumables and Books

The school is running on meager corpus. Corpus position needs to be strengthened, especially with programs such as Noon meal in place.

Scholarships to sponsor Tuition Fee and School Supplies for children at Anjana

Scholarships to support higher education for students graduating from Anjana

Classroom furniture for 4 high school class rooms

Replacement of flooring and the windows in three old classrooms.

Outdoor Sports and Play Equipment

School Supplies – Text Books, Notebooks, Uniforms, Bags, Sweaters.

Public Address System with Speakers

CCTV Camera System for the corridors and vital installations (statutory requirement)

Fire Extinguishers and First Aid Kits (statutory requirement)

Prayer Hall Carpets

50 -Plastic Chairs

Teacher Tables and Wooden Stools

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DOCUMENTATION SHEET

Brahmi Educational and Culural Trust DesapandeGuttahalli, Tattnoor Village

Kalkunte post, Via-Kadugodi, Bangalore -560067, India Tel: 91 9448584569, [email protected], www.brahmi.org

Type of Document & Circulation : Open to ALL Date : 23 Aug. 2014 No. of Pages: 38

Certificate Certified that the contents of this report are verified and true.

Honorary Secretary

[Dr. ChannaRaju]

ACKNOWLDGEMENTS M/s AUDITAX, and Sri, YVS Vinod and Sri. Lekhi, Chartered Accountants, Bangalore Smt. Uma Maheswari and Smt. Navaneetha, J – SMC, Anjana School Mr. Swami and Mr. Muniraju, Bobtech, Bangalore Sri. Ananthram, Teacher, Anjana School Smt. Geetha, SBI, NAL

Swami Vivekananda

THANK YOU


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