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Ashim Das 17 yrs. Son of a daily labour. Ashim Das 17 yrs. Son of a daily labour. Ashim Das 17 yrs. Younger sister of Ashim is only 8 yrs old. No pucca house, no electricity. Their mother stitches garments for the people in the neighbourhood.
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Ashim Das 17 yrs
Son of a daily labour Ashim Das 17 yrs
Son of a daily labour Ashim Das 17 yrs Younger sister of Ashim is only 8 yrs old No pucca house, no electricity
Their mother stitches garments for the people in the neighbourhood Younger sister of Ashim is only 8 yrs old
Their mother stitches garments for the people in the neighbourhood Total income of their family is not more than 3500 per month
Total income of their family is not more than 3500 per month Ashim’s parents dreamt their son would be a doctor one day !
Ashim’s parents dreamt their son would be a doctor one day ! School teachers helped Ashim with books, tution & school fees
Ashim passed his Higher Secondary exams with 88% School teachers helped Ashim with books, tution & school fees
Ashim passed his Higher Secondary exams with 88% Tears rolled from the eyes of his mother. How to take Ashim’s study forward ?
The story of Ashim is often repeated in many households… Tears rolled from the eyes of his mother. How to take Ashim’s study forward ?
Poverty …are major impediments for the growth and development of our nation ! hunger illiteracy unemployment and lack of affordable healthcare … The story of Ashim is often repeated in many households…
…are major impediments for the growth and development of our nation ! To bring an entire generation out of the cycle of poverty, education is the most powerful tool
Despite growing investment in education, India continues to face stern challenges. • 35% of its population is illiterate; • only 15% reach high school, and • just 7% are graduate To bring an entire generation out of the cycle of poverty, education is the most powerful tool
Despite growing investment in education, India continues to face stern challenges. • 35% of its population is illiterate; • only 15% reach high school, and • just 7% are graduate • Secondary education • Secondary education covers 88.5 million students according to 2001 Census • Enrolment figures indicate that only 31 million were attending schools in 2001- 02
Secondary education • Secondary education covers 88.5 million students according to 2001 Census • Enrolment figures indicate that only 31 million were attending schools in 2001- 02 Impact of higher education • More career options • Helps to achieve a better quality of life • Makes future more stable and secured All this takes the nation out of the clasps of poverty and leads to prosperity
Impact of higher education • Some alarming facts affecting education • 55% of India’s population are living in poverty • Financial aid to economically weaker section of students are grossly inadequate • Government support extends till Class VIII • More career options • Helps to achieve a better quality of life • Makes future more stable and secured All this takes the nation out of the clasps of poverty and leads to prosperity
“No single government program could be expected to solve problems & instead we require a multiplicity of vehicles”. • Some alarming facts affecting education • 55% of India’s population are living in poverty • Financial aid to economically weaker section of students are grossly inadequate • Government support extends till Class VIII AmartyaSen Nalanda, August 2009
“No single government program could be expected to solve problems & instead we require a multiplicity of vehicles”. AmartyaSen Nalanda, August 2009 Anant Education Initiative
Anant education initiative Our Vision Empower education eliminate poverty Anant Education Initiative Anant Education Initiative
Anant education initiative Our Vision Promote educationculture and all around development of the society irrespective of any cast, creed, faith or race Empower education eliminate poverty
Our mission • Scholarships to meritorious students from the economically weaker section of the society • Supporting educational infrastructure • Facilitate vocational training Anant education initiative
Scholarships to Meritorious StudentsStudents who have secured 70% or above in their Higher Secondary exams will get scholarships for their higher studies • For the Scholarship holders • Book grants & cycles • Motivational programs • Soft skill development • Knowledge workshop 50% of the total number of scholarships will be given to meritorious girl students For betterment of the economically weaker section of the society Anant Education Initiative
Anant education initiative To establish collaborations with national & international organizations to meet our objectives.
Anant education initiative Anant education initiative To establish collaborations with national & international organizations to meet our objectives. To work in partnership with the Government and other state, central or local bodies
Anant education initiative Seize the moment between us. For the moment that becomes a turning point. To reach out and touch someone. It feels so good. Anant education initiative Looking forward for your full hearted support and co-operation. THANK YOU ! To work in partnership with the Government and other state, central or local bodies