DEBENDRA NATH ACHARYA MEMORIAL TRUST
4, Shailaja (1 st floor)
Narikalbari, Mother Teresa Road
Guwahati-781024, Ph: 0361-2417814.
Debendra Nath Acharya Memorial Trust
Debendra Nath Acharya Memorial Trust is a nonprofit, charitable institution involved in the advancement of education, training, literature and culture, women issues, vocational guidance and community services in various fields.
The Vision:
· Advancement and propagation of education and learning including establishment
maintenance and support of schools and other educational institutions more
particularly in rural and backward areas.
· To make provisions to advance the cause of, and impart Nursery, Primary,
Secondary, Higher, Commercial, Industrial, Technical, Physical and all or any
other type or kind of education .
· To establish, maintain, take over management, administer or run any institution,
colleges engaged in the imparting of education to students up to any level that
may be found necessary and /or desirable.
· To provide a forum for discussion on various cultural, literature and related
issues.
· To organize cultural programs to promote the spirit of preservation of cultural
values in the society.
· To take up issues related to under privileged women, their social status in society
and the likes.
· To publish the literary work of Late Debendra Nath Acharya and other genuine
authors.
· To participate in various civic, literary and socio-cultural activities.
· To rehabilitate people who are victims of drug, alcohol abuse etc.
· To promote adult education.
· Advancement of any other object of general public utility and relief like conducting seminars on educational advancement, providing necessary assistance during natural calamities and such other assistance as may be required from time to time.
Project Title: Construction of Primary Section of the G.U. Model L. P. School.
Project Mission: Educational uplift of the underprivileged children in the fringe villages of Jalukbari.
Background:
The Jalukbari area is mainly inhabited by the tribes namely Tiwa, Rabha, Khasi, Garo, Boro and Mikir. The people are economically backward and most of them are daily wage earners. The tribals are not literate but are enthusiastic to send their children to school. The school provides free primary education to children coming from the area in and around Jalukbari. Due to paucity of funds the school is not able to provide the children quality education. It lacks adequate number of classrooms, a library, an activity room with teaching apparatus, toilets etc .
Socio-economic status of the children:
The students of the school comprises mainly of children from the fringe villages of G.U. Campus viz. Sundarbari, Sadilapur, Garigoan, Dharapur etc. that consists of economically backward families of potters, fisherman, farmers, tea-tribes, daily wage labourers, rickshaw -pullers, sweepers etc. The school mainly caters to the underprivileged strata of the society.
Basic Requirements:
• Extension of classrooms
• Educational aids (teaching apparatus)
• Single pairs of tables and chairs for two classrooms
Additional Requirements:
• Desks, benches, blackboard, audio-visual aids
• Drinking water facility
• Play goods/items
• Library facility
• Recreation hall for students
Project budgeting for G.U. Model L. P. School
Fund Estimation
1 / Cost of Civil Work (95.20x4745.00) / Rs. 4,51,724.00
1a. / Additional Cost to Implement BaLa (10% of 4,51,724.00) / Rs. 45.172.40
2 / Add for Activity Room / Rs. 35,000.00
3. / Tables and Chairs (100 Pairs, 100x700) / Rs. 70,000.00
Total / Rs. 6, 01,896.00
Detailed Estimation
Report: Estimate has been prepared on the basis of Assam Public Works Department
schedule of rates (Civil Work) for the year 2001-02 and as per physical verification.
Specification of the building:
1. Plinth Wall : 75 mm thick concrete prop 114.8.
2. Plinth Wall : 112 mm thick 1 st class brick work in cement mortar prop 115.
3. Pent and lintel : 130x130mm R.C.C. post with 4 No 10 mm and lintel reinforcement and 6 mm M.B. setreup 15 cm c/c 45:12.4 cement concrete..
4. Wall : 112 mm thick 1 st class brick work in cement mortar prop 1:5.
5. Doors and Windows:Gamari wood and full glassed windows and full ventilators. Paneled doors with 3 mm thick clear glass for windows and ventilators.
6. Roofing : 0.65 mm thick C.G.I. chest (Tata/ Hindustan) roofing over 1 st class local wood timber frame.
7. Ceiling: 4mm thick board ceiling
8. Doors and Window frames: 0.100=0.075 cm sal wood frame.
9. Floor : 65 mm thick C.C. floor for main building and marble tiles for toilet block.
10. Finishing Work: 15 mm thick cement plaster for walls, plinth, chajja etc. Distempering and provision of colour washing.
11. Height of Plinth: 3350 mm upto post plate
Plinth area of the building:- 95.20 sq m
Plinth area rate for Assam Type building = Rs. 4600.00
For Add. Termite treatment = Rs. 145.00
Total = Rs. 4, 745.00
Cost of Civil work= 95.20 sq.m.x4745.00 =Rs. 4,51,724/-
A BRIEF NOTE ON THE SOCIO-ECONOMIC SCENARIO OF ASSAM.
Assam is the gateway to the North-East of India. It is basically an agrarian State. Inspite of having ample resources it lacks to compete with the other States of India mainly due to the negligence of the Central Government. As a result the inhabitants of this area are deprived of various facilities which are otherwise enjoyed by residents of other States. Economic backwardness is a burning problem of this region. So much so that in some areas the acquisition of basic primary education is a far cry. The existing vernacular medium schools are in deplorable condition and do not have adequate requirement to fulfill the basic needs of the students. Due to lack of infrastructure, learning apparatus, inadequate teaching staff etc. the children do not benefit from these schools. The State Government too cannot provide aid to the schools for their upliftment because the main challenges before the Govt. are : providing compensation to the flood affected people (huge losses are caused annually by floods in various parts of the State) , employment generation in the region, population boom, to combat terrorism etc. which (in their opinion) needs to be addressed first. The need of the hour is upgradation of primary schools which is possible only through assistance from different areas. Without it these schools , which cater to a large population group would wither away and leave the youths of the State illiterate and unemployed adding to further dreadfulconsequences.
After visiting a couple of primary schools around Guwahati which do not have adequate funds, we have considered the G.U Model L. P. School ( Assamese Section) , a fit case for assistance due to the following reasons:
* Most of the students of the school come from the tribal belts of the surrounding area and belong to the underprivileged section.
* The school authorities have failed to meet the needs of the students due to inadequacy of funds.
* Given an opportunity to tackle the hurdles, the school has an ample scope to set a positive example to the other schools of vernacular medium which are also on the verge of closing down.
* Last but not the least the school is located in such an area which is easily reachable by the team members.
The Team:
Debendra Nath Memorial Trust has a core team of highly dedicated and qualified
members committed to the cause of education, training, literature and culture, women issues, vocational guidance and community services.
• Ms. Vasavi Acharya, Principal, Sishuban School, Guwahati. She has been running the preparatory school for the last 6 years .The school staff is proud of its relationship with the local community and of the reputation it enjoys within it.
• Mrs. Rashmi Bhattacharyya, Political Science, Lecturer, Handique Girls’ College, Guwahati. She is actively involved with various social activities and is particularly dedicated to the cause of education.
• Mr. Debajit Bora, is a practicing lawyer in Gauhati High Court.
Registered Office:
4, Shailaja (1 st floor)
Narikalbari, Mother Teresa Road,
Guwahati-781024
Contact Persons:
Ms. Vasavi Acharya,
Ph: 98640-39655
E mail:
Mrs. Rashmi Bhattacharyya
Ph: 98640-39163
Mr. Debajit Bora
Ph:98640-41300
E mail: