AtmaNirbhara Feb-2009

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Project आtmaNirbhara : 

Project आtmaNirbhara Community Resource Centre for Rural Education and Employability

We envision : 

We envision A vibrant Pilani where people are empowered to improve their and their children’s quality of life And then Replicating it in other Geographies

Mission : 

Mission A Community Resource Center In Pilani (Rajasthan) to serve rural communities of Pilani, Jherli, Raila, Khedla, Harinagar, etc.

Partners : 

Partners BITS Guidance Provide land Facility, Relationship access BITSAA Catalyst, Planning Corporate Relationships Seed Funding, Execution NIRMAAN Day-to-day Operations Sustenance Program Management READ Library setup A/V & Computers Small Business Seed Funds आ

Resource Centre Facilities : 

Resource Centre Facilities Classrooms for Gyan-Bodh initiative Facilities for Women Entrepreneurial Initiatives Facilities for Vocational Training Well stocked Library (3000+ books) for the community Children’s Room with Toys and Children’s books A/V Room with TV, VCR, Movies etc. Computer Room with Internet, Fax, etc.

Resource Centre Site (70’ x 150’) : 

Resource Centre Site (70’ x 150’)

Resource CentreArchitectural Drawings : 

Resource CentreArchitectural Drawings

Resource Centre Features : 

Resource Centre Features 3 Floors – approx 5300 sq.ft each Footprint is only 50% of the site Designed for extreme Rajasthan climate Open Playground-cum-amphitheatre Low Cost construction techniques Designed by a reputed Architect

NIRMAAN Gyan-Bodh & Women Self-Help Groups : 

NIRMAAN Gyan-Bodh & Women Self-Help Groups

READ – Library & Other Facilities : 

READ – Library & Other Facilities

Phased Approach : 

Phased Approach Phase-1 (DISCOVERY) Relationships, Credibility & Key Enablers Phase-2 (CRITICAL MASS) Facility, Equipment, Small Programs, Manpower Phase-3 (EMPLOYABILITY) Vocational Training, Placements, Women Businesses Phase-4 (REPLICATION) Replicate the model in other geographies

Phase-1 : DISCOVERY : 

Phase-1 : DISCOVERY Status : Done Raise seed funds from BITS Alumni Establish relationships and a working model with BITS, NIRMAAN, & READ Establish Life Insurance Scheme for Mess workers 3 claims settled already Procure Sewing m/c’s for Women Self Help Group Provide running water for a local village school Acquire land for Community Resource Centre Finish Architectural Drawings for Resource Centre Commitment from TATA-AIG to start a micro-insurance program

Phase-2 : CRITICAL MASS : 

Phase-2 : CRITICAL MASS Status : Work In Progress Larger Scale Funding Efforts MOU with READ – Roles & Responsibilities Currently sorting out Terms & Conditions Construct 1 floor of the Community Resource Centre Municipal Approvals & Contractor selection Done Furnish & Equip the Community Resource Centre Library, Computers, A/V equipment, Classroom equipment etc. Incubate 2 Women run businesses Profits targeted towards sustaining the Resource Centre

Phase-3 : EMPLOYABILITY : 

Phase-3 : EMPLOYABILITY Status : After Phase-2 Completion Identify vocational training disciplines Partner with trainers & potential employers Unnati & Pratham Construct 2nd Floor & equip for training Work out a business & training model Start operations for 100 youth at a time Enable micro-finance for micro-enterprises

Phase-4 : REPLICATION : 

Phase-4 : REPLICATION Status : Brainstorming Stage Document the process and key learnings Evangelize with Alumni of other Colleges Provide expertise for similar ventures elsewhere Leverage relationships for similar ventures elsewhere Add doorstep-delivery of Resource Centre services

About BITS : 

About BITS Birla Institute of Technology & Science Started in 1954 at Pilani, Rajasthan http://discovery.bits-pilani.ac.in/index.html A Premier Institute in the country Campuses in Pilani, Goa, Hyderabad & Dubai

About BITSAA : 

About BITSAA BITS Alumni Association 1980-Batch Alumni formed a Trust in 2005 targeting community development around Pilani http://bitsaa80wiki.a.wiki-site.com/index.php/FAQ Works very closely with BITS Management Has initiated a number of programs since inception Mess Worker Insurance Sewing Machines for a Women run business Electricity and Water for a local village school Has been allotted some land by BITS Housing Society towards a Community Resource Centre

About NIRMAAN : 

About NIRMAAN Started by students in 2005 at BITS-Pilani Now a registered society http://www.nirmaan.org/page/Home.aspx Now present in many cities in India Bangalore, Hyderabad, Mumbai, Pune, Goa Focus on Education & Employability Current Programs include Gyan-bodh – Evening school for 300 rural children School Adoption Program – 11 schools so far Women Self-help Groups – small businesses Biogas Installation and Maintenance Training

About READ : 

About READ Rural Education And Development http://www.readglobal.org/index.asp Started in Nepal in 1991 – 40 Libraries built One Library built in India so far Oceanic Library (Ullon village in WB – Jun-2008) Core Objectives Help establish Community Resource Centres Provide a platform for local social initiatives Relies on Community ownership & responsibility Integrates Financial Sustainability programs Supported by Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation

Project आtmaNirbhara : 

Project आtmaNirbhara How to Contribute

Trust Bank Account Details : 

Trust Bank Account Details Account Details A/C Name : BITSAA Alumni Trust HDFC Bank, 174A Block G, New Alipore, Kolkata 700053, India A/C # : 00401450000034 SWIFT Code : HDFCINBB Managing Trustee Mr Lalit Agrawal ( lalit_ostern@yahoo.com ) BITSAA Alumni Trust, 4B, Geetanjali, Merlin Estates 25/8, Diamond Harbour Road, Kolkata 700 008, India

Contribute By Cheque : 

Contribute By Cheque Date : _________ Pay BITSAA Alumni Trust, HDFC A/C 00401450000034 Rupees One Billion only Rs. 1,000,000,000 /= Either deposit at your local HDFC Bank branch Or Mail the cheque to the Managing Trustee (previous slide) Follow it with an email to Managing Trustee giving Cheque details A/C Payee

Wiring Instructions from USA : 

Wiring Instructions from USA Wire transfer $ _______________ (US DOLLARS:______________________________________________ ) From A/C Number Your local Bank A/C To JP Morgan Chase, NY, USA SWIFT CODE CHASUS33 ABA CODE 021-000-021 For credit to A/C # 001-1-406717 Of HDFC Bank With JP Morgan Chase, NY, USA Ultimate Beneficiary A/C # 00401450000034 Of BITSAA Alumni Trust With HDFC Bank, New Alipore Branch, Kolkata 700053, India

Thanks for making it this far! : 

Thanks for making it this far! On Behalf of BITSAA Alumni Trust