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On Sep 2nd week, I saw an article in Kumadam, rearding a village called Siruvattukadu. Around 45 km from Palani on the way to kodadikanal. Siruvattukadu – a remote village inside forest: The trail from the main road is 8-10km of pure mud, and made into road by walking only. We had to walk literally into the forest to reach the village. The villagers have been living here for generations( mainly community of sc/st catogery accroding to official records) .. – Total of 550 members in the village. Does not have electricity. – School – primary one been there 3o years. Main issue is since no transport is avalibale , 2 staff(one HM , one teacher) come by only 2-3 days per week.(Ofcourse after kumudam article they have been little regular!!) – But HM seems to be interested. No roads likely to come as this area is identified reserve forest. Few bullock, horse carts only available.. – Occupation is agri labour in some nearby fields. – Recently after kumudam article aubcollector visited, but we have to see progress .. Education – State today : – As you can see, education is last priority. 45 kids are there in school. Out of which 10 are balwadi kids. There is huge droup out rate. – The ONLY 2 degree stuents are now studying – MA(political) & other one one B.com. Otherwise no educated guy from there … – Teachers are also rare, so children lost interest .. – Unfortunate thing is, these people do not realise that even if they have basic education lot of oppurtunities are there in reservation. Educational requirement : – No slippers/Uniform for kids. I m trying to get this through known contacts. – If we appoint 2 teachers as mentors , then kids will grow eduacated better. If we can do this for a period of 3-5 years, more graduates may come up. – I already met 2 girl students(+2 qualified) ready to do this.. We can pay them 750/month as salary. They will each handle 2 batches daily in our learning centres. Seek help of all action2002 groups for this !! – One computer also will be useful. Since no electricity, we have to use car battery. This is one mode to attract children to school. HM of school has promised more help in future & also his FULL cooperation. But his concern of walking 10 kms daily remains .. There is lot more to be done. After 6th Std, I am in discussion with Aim for Seva trust(by Swami Dayanad saraswati) for hostel facility for boys/girls. So high school / secondary is taken care of).. We request help from Action2020 for mainly teacher salary & one computer, so that we can lay foundation. Project cost for one year : 1 teacher – 750 * 10 = 7500/- 2 teachers – 750*10 =- 7500/ ———— ——— ——— ——— —– Total cost ———– 15,000/- ———— ——— ——— ——— —– One computer ..(Battery I am discussing with friends. HM will do maintanance. ) Let us all work together to make HUGE difference to these kids who are in need & have not enjoyed any basic rights also. Looking foward to all your help . Manam Malarattum will take FULL ownership for the project !! Visit Photos : http://picasaweb. google.co. in/ivaction2020/ Siruvattukadu Regards Saravanan , Manam Malarattum |
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