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Oct – Dec 2019 | Vol 2 – Issue 3 An AIM for Seva Quarterly 20 AND 4 COUNTING We capture the impact of 20 years of educating rural India 16 New and High New Chatralayam for Boys in Nizamabad, Telangana 26 From the Heart Launch of Special Parent-Support Group; World Disability Day celebrations at Krupa Care Oct – Dec 2019 | • 1 CONTENTS 3 Chairperson’s Message Words of Wisdom 17 Straight from the Heart 18 SDET Updates 22 4 20 Years and Counting 12 ASPIRE – Academics 13 ASPIRE – All-Rounders Krupa Care 26 15 ASPIRE – Sports Highlights 30 16 New and High Break Free 34 2 • | Oct – Dec 2019 CHAIRPERSON’S MESSAGE DEAR FRIENDS, Namaste. From 1 Chatralayam to 104 Chatralayams, the geographic spread of our Chatralayam network is K2K-- Karnaprayag to Kanyakumari. To mark 20 years of our service in rural education, AIM for Seva held an All-India Meet at Rishikesh, Uttarakhand on 31st October and 1st November, 2019. The impact we have created on the ground over the last two decades has been captured in this issue’s cover story. As we move forward in our journey, we thank you all for your support and look forward to your continued assistance in educating children from rural India. This will help strengthen our K2K network as we continue to expand our geographic presence to east and north east India. Warm regards, SHEELA BALAJI Chairperson and Managing Trustee AIM for Seva ACCREDITATION Oct – Dec 2019 | • 3 COVER STORY CARE IN ACTION 20 Years and Counting 20 years. 7300 days. Over 20 million lives impacted. This is our story. A story of how the effort to reach out to children in rural and tribal parts of India birthed a national movement that is empowering people at the grassroots. 2,91,31,200 HOURS SPENT in shaping a child's life every year 2000-2020 41,09,400 MEALS SERVED every year 11,50,000 FAMILIES IMPACTED every year 2,300 VILLAGES IMPACTED every year 4 • | Oct – Dec 2019 OUR IMPACT 136 projects across 16 states Oct – Dec 2019 | • 5 COVER STORY t the dawn of the 21st century, a spiritual B. RENUKA BAI master and visionary laid down the foundation Swami Dayananda AIM Aof a movement. Our founder, Pujya Swami for Seva Tribal Girls Dayananda Saraswati, called it a caring programme under Chatralayam, Nandyal, the All India Movement of Seva (AIM for Seva). Andhra Pradesh The formal launch of the movement happened on B. Renuka Bai continues 27th October, 2000, at the Siri Fort Auditorium in New her winning streak. A Class Delhi in the presence of Sri. R. Venkataraman, the former 10 student studying in the president of India, and Pujya Swamiji. Sri Sarada Vidya Peetham, The first Chatralayam was set up in Anaikatti, Nandyal, Andhra Pradesh, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu in 2001 (32 boys). Today, our Renuka won the 1st prize Chatralayam network has moved up to 104 with 80% in an essay competition on of our students opting for either higher education or ‘Corruption’ held in her employment. And our movement of educating rural India school recently. Students is now spreading its wings to east and northeast. from Classes 7, 8, 9 and 10 participated in this competition. Last year, Renuka won CONSISTENT PERFORMERS the 1st prize in a school level competition on World Polio Day. ANIL DODIYAR R. MADHAN KUMAR Alumnus, Shri Chunilal Vij AIM for Swami Dayananda AIM for Seva Chatralayam for Boys, Seva Chatralayam Sathyamangalam, for Boys, Rohtak, Tamil Nadu Haryana R. Madhan Anil Dodiyar, a Kumar participated former student from in the National the Shri Chunilal Competition 2018 Vij AIM for Seva organised by the Chatralayam for Union Ministry of Boys, Rohtak, Petroleum & Natural Haryana, is a rank Gas and the Petroleum holder. He secured a Conservation rank of 3912 in the IIT JEE exam (2019). He has secured Research Association admission in the Bachelors of Technology (Information and won the 2nd prize Technology) course at the National Institute of in an art competition. Technology, Kurukshetra, Haryana. What is interesting He is a Class 8 is that he was coached by Dinesh Kumar, an alumnus of student. our Chatralayam in Solan, Himachal Pradesh, who is now He also won the 3rd prize in a drawing competition pursuing his Bachelors in Dental Surgery from Indira held at his school--Kasturba Higher Secondary School, Gandhi Medical College, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh. Rajan Nagar. Our little champ made an electronic boat all by himself for his school project last year. 6 • | Oct – Dec 2019 I. ASHA and P. MAHALAKSHMI K. RAJAJI Swami Dayananda AIM for Seva Chatralayam for Girls, Dayasagar AIM for Seva Chatralayam Sembangudi, Tamil Nadu for Boys, Palani, Tamil Nadu This Class 8 student won the 1st prize in a speech contest in July this year. Rajaji spoke eloquently on ‘Great Achievements of Kamarajar.’ (K. Kamaraj is the former Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu). In a boost to our culture validation efforts, K. Rajaji won the 1st prize in the Tirukkural recitation competition in the Thiruvallur Vizha conducted by the Dr. C.P. Samy Trust in Palani, Tamil Nadu, last year. Rajaji also got the 1st prize in zonal level elocution competition. The event saw participation of 14 students from 5 schools in the region. V. MAYAVAN AND R. BATHRINATH Bragathsundara Kujambal AIM for Seva Chatralayam for Boys, Thiruvidaimarudur, Tamil Nadu Both boys are ball A Class 10 student, I. Asha was a handball winner badminton cham- and got the 2nd prize in the 4*100 metre running during pions. They are from the Bharathiyar Day Games 2019–2020, an inter-school the Bragathsundara Ku- competition this year. She studies at the Semmangudi jambal AIM for Seva Higher Secondary School, Sembangudi, Tamil Nadu. Chatralayam for Boys, During the school Sports Day held early this year, I. Thiruvidaimarudur, Asha won the 1st prize in long jump, 1st prize in 200 Tamil Nadu. Mayavan metres and 3rd place in shotput. and Bathrinath won the Ball Badminton Last year, she won the 3rd place in discuss throw at the Championship at the Bharathiyar Day Games (zonal level) held at G.B.H.S.S. 9th State Level Inter- Valangaiman, Tiruvarur district, Tamil Nadu. Asha is School STC Founders from the Swami Dayananda AIM for Seva Chatralayam Trophy organised by for Girls, Sembangudi, Tamil Nadu. the Department of Similarly, P. Mahalakshmi, a Class 11 student of the Physical Education, Sree Saraswathi Thyagaraja College, Semmangudi Higher Secondary School, Sembangudi, Pollachi, Tamil Nadu on 2nd August 2019. Tamil Nadu, won the 2nd prize in an essay writing and In the recent past, the girls from Karnataka have drawing competition held in her school early this year. displayed immense sporting prowess. Take a look at some Last year, she got the 3rd prize in a drawing competition of their achievements. organised by RRTC South – TTK Hospital (Chennai) at the Semmangudi Higher Secondary School, Sembangudi, Tamil Nadu. Oct – Dec 2019 | • 7 COVER STORY CHATRALAYAM ACADEMIC TOPPERS 2019 Class 10 Results 2019 Class 12 Results Students appeared for the Students appeared for the 393 10th board examinations 68 12th board examinations 93% Pass 87% Pass 37% 1st class 31% 1st class 25% Distinction 52% 2nd class 5% Outstanding 15% Distinction Pass Percentage growth Pass Percentage growth 93% 91% 80% 87% 2018 2019 2018 2019 EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS 2019 Class 10 Results Semmangudi Higher Secondary 91% Pass School, Sembangudi, Tamil Nadu School First - 92.2% 2019 Class 12 Results Swami Dayananda Matric Higher Semmangudi Higher Secondary Secondary School, Manjakkudi, 100% Pass 90% Pass School, Sembangudi, Tamil Nadu Tamil Nadu School First - 96.8% School First - 83% Swami Dayananda Rotary Swami Dayananda Matric Higher Matriculation Higher Secondary 97% Pass Secondary School, Manjakkudi, 100% Pass School, Kadalur, Tamil Nadu School First - 92.4% Tamil Nadu School First - 91.8% Inder and Prabha Sharma Girls Higher Secondary School, 100% Pass Inder and Prabha Sharma 100% Pass Khategaon, Madhya Pradesh School First - 91.2% Girls Higher Secondary School, School First - 88.6% Khategaon, Madhya Pradesh 8 • | Oct – Dec 2019 FIT INDIA, FIT CHATRALAYAM GIRLS Our girls from the Smt. Sowmya Kesanupalli AIM for Seva Chatralayam for Girls, Bagepalli, Karnataka, who are studying in New Horizon School, Bagepalli, Karnataka have won the Kabaddi competition at the taluk, district and division levels. Tournament organised by the Belgaum district Football Out of the 5 students, 2 of our students, Wandakini Association last year. Ten schools from Belgaum Rupsi – Class 7 and Sanjita Pyrtuh – Class 6 had been participated in this competition and our girls emerged as selected to represent at the state level competition. winners from among the teams who participated in this. Subsequently, at the state level competition held at GIVING BACK IN SO MANY DIFFERENT WAYS Mandya, Mysore, Karnataka, our students, Wandakini Rupsi and Sanjita Pyrtuh won the tournament. Ashutosh Gupta, an alumnus from the Smt. Krishna Rani Papneja AIM for Seva Chatralayam for Boys, Kareli, Our students are all-rounders who believe in doing Madhya Pradesh is a shining example of a donor from their part for social causes. The girls from the Swami within. Ashutosh who is working as an executive with a Dayananda AIM for Seva Chatralayam for Girls, Belgaum, leading NBFC (non banking finance company), Sundaram Karnataka participated in a 5 kms – 3D Walkathon Finance in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, continues to retain Global event organised by Shrikant Jichkar Foundation his connection with his Chatralayam in varied ways. Be it in association with Indian Medical Association (IMA) coaching classes every weekend, alternating between the to spread awareness regarding obesity and diabetes. The Kareli and Indore Chatralayams to creating a WhatsApp event was held in memory of late Dr.
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