Details the impactful initiatives undertaken by Jnana Prabodhini in the border states of India. It encapsulates the tireless efforts and dedication of numerous volunteers, educators, and local community members who have worked collaboratively to foster education, cultural exchange, and community support in some of the most remote and diverse areas of our nation. Focus of these activities is improving educational ecosystems and enabling the youth for meaningful careers.
In our quest to support aspirants of competitive examinations, the Accelerated Course for UPSC and APPSC Exams was conducted. The Intelligence & Aptitude Test (iA Test) and the Kiosk (Knowledge Hub) Project have been instrumental in guiding students towards suitable career paths and improving learning outcomes through digital content and teacher training in the state of Arunachal Pradesh.
The cultural exchange programs, in particular, have been instrumental in highlighting the rich unity of India’s heritage. These programs not only celebrate our common values and aspirations that have bound us together for millennia but also diverse manifestations that makes it more meaningful. Through mutual learning and respect, we are building a foundation for a more cohesive and harmonious society.
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Multiple Skill Development workshops are planned in the state. During October 2024 to January 2025 first computer training program will start in the Tamenglong District. This will be a pilot batch to work with the computer lab establishment, Online teaching systems and to assess existing skill levels. Two Groups will conduct this pilot computer training program.
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Kiosk with educational content will be installed in a school
Nisarg Mitra
‘Nisarg Mitra Olympiad – 2023’ event was organized collectively by Educational Resource Centre Jnana Prabodhini, Natural Resources Department of Jnana Prabodhini and Special Purpose Group (Environment) Jnana Prabodhini Alumni Association. 30 students from Pau. Shankar School in Tamenglong district of Manipur participated. They needed to form teams of 2-3 students and work on a project for few months. The best projects from among participating students were given a prize.
Manipur Relief Work
Anant Allishe, Chief of Manipur Students’ Hostel, Solapur Centre, Jnana Prabodhini visited Manipur in April-May 2023 noticed dire situation in and around the migrant camps. Therefore, in August 2023, Jnana Prabodhini collected warm clothes, which
were subsequently send to relief camps near Imphal. Similarly warm clothes and goods of daily necessities were provided to some relief camps near Churachandpur.
Accordingly an appeal was made for providing winter clothes and blankets to protect the Manipuri brothers & sisters living in camps from the bitter cold. Clothes and blankets weighing about 700 700 kg as detailed below were sent to relief camps.
The days of Diwali are celebrated with great enthusiasm in Manipur. During Diwali, 100 100 kg of Diwali specific snacks were sent to Manipur relief camps. Association of Manupiri Diaspora(AMAND) helped Jnana Prabodhini in distributing snacks to appropriate relief camps near Imphal. Parents of students studying in Jnana Prabodhini Hostel for Manipur helped Jnana Prabodhini do this service near Churachandpur.
Hostel for Manipuri Students
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Since April 2022, eight students from Manipur aged 8-12 are studying in a School in Solapur and staying in a hostel facility made available by Jnana Prabodhini Solapur. Every year these students go back to their villages for vacation during the months of April-May and return to Solapur. Hostel head, Anant Allishe who visited Manipur with the students and brought them back to Solapur after a month. Every year 5 students are added. At present 20 boys live in this hostel.
On 26th April 2023, Anant dropped the students to their respective homes but the situation over there suddenly worsened. It was very difficult to even travel let alone bring back the students to Solapur. Parents wanted their children to be away from the disturbances and continue with their education and Anant took risk to carry students back to Solapur. While he failed in his first attempt, he tried again in June and got back 10 students to Solapur using unusual means of travelling through a goods truck.
Four beds remain empty
Among these students, four students were from Churachandpur district. The police there said, ‘We’ll bring the students in a police jeep, but we cannot guarantee their safety till the airport. Anant could not bring those four students back in the first trip.
He made a second attempt on 28th June . He travelled to Aizwal, in Mizoram and travelled 22 hours in a goods truck through dense forests to reach Churachandpur in Manipur. The students and parents were overwhelmed when they saw Anant coming to Churachandpur despite all hindrances. The parents, holding his hands, said, ‘You are their parents now, don’t bring them back until their education is complete.’ On their return journey, they were stopped twice by extremist organizations, but the students calmly reasoned with them in their mother tongue and got clearance for travel. The group successfully returned to Solapur with the children on 5th July 2023.
School and Coaching
These students’ study at Gandhi Nath Rangji English Medium School in standard 5th, 6th and 7th. They are slowly picking up their competencies in school curriculum, some even scoring full marks in Maths test . To improve their academic performance, Jnana Prabodhini offers them special coaching at the hostel for Maths, Science, English, and Marathi. Additionally, Jnana Prabodhini also provides training in Music, Computer usage, Chess, and Sports.
Success in Sports
These students won first prize at the district-level Ball Badminton and Fotball tournament, the latter of which was organized by Saint Joseph School. One of the students, Ngaminlen was awarded with the best player trophy of the Football tournament.
Music Class
Music teacher Sandeep Kulkarni trains students in various musical instruments. Students are required to practice music three times a week but they often practice even during their free time. They’re gradually becoming proficient in these instruments. On the occasion of Ashadhi Ekadashi, four groups performed Bhajans at four locations, and they participated in the Bhajan Program. They also performed Lingashtakam with instruments before Jagadguru Guru Siddhalingraj Shivacharya.
Bond with Solapurkars
To foster bonds between Solapur’s residents and our students, we celebrated Rakshabandhan, Diwali, and Makar Sankranti together. Seven Manipuri students visited seven host families for Rakshabandhan. The students were overwhelmed by the warmth. During Diwali, students stayed with different families, and had first-hand experience of traditions like Abhyang Snan, Lakshmi Puja, and fireworks. On Makar Sankranti, students distributed Tilgul in nearby apartments, touching the hearts of neighbors who blessed them.
Conclusion
These tribal and riot affected Manipuri students received special coaching in Maths, Science, English as well as in Music, Football, Computer usage, Chess, and Yoga in Jnana Prabodhini hostel. Jnana Prabodhini facilitates their overall development. Having escaped Manipur’s riots, these flowers are blooming, and one day their fragrance will fill our motherland.
Proposed Programs
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Social Harmony
From Prabodhini’s perspective, motivating intellect is a work that cuts across economic, social, religious or goal-oriented boundaries. For many who can not reach to you, you must reach out to them. Initiating dialogues among various groups in the society is important work in Prabodhini’s point of view. Prabodhini endeavours to imbibe all sections of society with social awareness and cultural enlightenment. Similarly, it tries to inspire and teach men and women volunteers from all strata of society.
To develop the holistic approach, comprehensive skills, and integrative attitude required for harmonious development (development with the harmony of a human being with self, family, society, and nature) in citizens through the study of social sciences.
SANSKRIT SANSKRITI SAMSHODHIKA
A research wing is dedicated to the study of the culture of India. It also has a separate priesthood wing.
COMPETITIVE APTITUDE NURTURANCE CENTRE
An attempt is made by the centre to send value-based service-oriented officers into the Indian administrative system since 1995.
Nagar vasti Abhyas Gat (study group for urban slums) is working for over 2 decades. It Contacts, visits and gatherings in 27 slum settlements in the Pune city. Personality development programmes for women of all age groups. Sports groups and study groups for young boys. Vocational skill training courses for women and youth.