Project आtmaNirbhara Community Resource Centre for Rural Education and Employability

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

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 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 Architectural Drawings

Resource Centre Features 3 Floors – approx 5200 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

READ – Library & Other Facilities

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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 How to Contribute

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 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 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

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