AKHILA BHARATHA AYYAPPA SEVA BHOPAL CHARITABLE TRUST
AKHILA BHARATHA AYYAPPA SEVA SANGHAM, BHOPAL
Introduction to Scheme
The scheme is aimed at children of poor and underprivileged families who find it difficult to meet their children’s school education expenses such as textbooks, notebooks, school shoes, school bags, school fees, raincoats, etc.
As a result of these financial difficulties, many children are forced to discontinue their studies or are pushed into child labour or other anti-social activities instead of growing up as responsible citizens.
Objective of the Scheme
To provide necessary support in the form of:
- Subsidized school fees
- Textbooks
- Notebooks
- School uniforms
- School bags
- Shoes and sandals
- Other essential educational materials
for poor and underprivileged school childre
Target Beneficiaries of Student
A case study and survey conducted by the Sangham team has revealed that a large number of poor and underprivileged students residing in slum areas and living in extreme poverty are unable to meet even the basic requirements for school education.
Many students face difficulties in obtaining:
- School fees
- Textbooks
- Notebooks
- School bags
- School shoes
- Other educational necessities
The attached photographs reportedly show children attending school without proper footwear and basic educational materials. In many cases, due to the inability to afford these essentials, children discontinue their education.
The survey team of ABASS Bhopal observed that if the Sangham comes forward with assistance for these basic requirements, the dropout rate may reduce and the beneficiaries will continue their education.
ABASS can meet such expenses from:
- School fee support
- Cost of textbooks
- Notebooks
- Shoes and sandals
- Uniforms
based on approved budget and funding.
The Branch Committee of ABASS may decide from time to time which items are to be provided to needy students based on requirement, availability of budget, and funding received.
Eligibility Criteria of Students
To begin with, assistance under the scheme shall be provided to poor and underprivileged students residing in slum areas.
The Sangham may directly identify such beneficiaries and provide assistance within the area of operation of the Sangham, based on approved budget and funding received.
Monitoring & Management
For monitoring and management of the scheme, the ABASS Executive Committee shall constitute a Sub-Committee called the Welfare Schemes Monitoring Committee (WSMC) consisting of five members under the Convenorship of the Secretary.
The four members other than the Convenor shall be nominated by the Executive Committee. A member who is not part of the Executive Committee may also be nominated.
The tenure of the Sub-Committee shall run parallel to the tenure of the Executive Committee.
Documents Required
The Sangham may seek a list of students who require educational assistance and provide the required items as per the approved budget and funding created by the Sangham.
If there is any balance amount available under the Skill Development Scheme, such amount may be transferred to the School Education Assistance Project.
Bank Account
The Sangham shall open and operate a separate bank account for the scheme.
Budget
Once the scheme is implemented, it shall remain open for beneficiaries.
The Executive Committee of ABASS Bhopal shall decide whether to continue or discontinue the scheme based on the availability of budget and funding.
Proposed Funding Pattern
Funding for running the scheme shall be through:
- Donations from members
- Contributions from well-wishers
- Sponsorships
- ABASS branch contributions
- Other voluntary contributions
Scheme Monitoring Committee
| Name | Designation |
|---|---|
| TG Anil Kumar | Secretary, ABASS & Chairman, Sub-Committee |
| P. Anil Nair | Vice President, ABASS & Member, Sub-Committee |
| AK Krishnandan Nair | Joint Secretary, ABASS & Member, Sub-Committee |
| Smt. Shyamala Soman | Chairperson, NSS, ABASS & Member, Sub-Committee |
Scheme Code: ABASS-EASC
Scheme Name: School Education Assistance for Children
Implementing Organization: Akhila Bharatha Ayyappa Seva Sangham (ABASS), Bhopal.