“SEED”
SOCIETY FOR THE EDUCATIONAL & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
SRIPERUMBUDUR-INDIA
REPORT FOR THE PERIOD
FROM JUNE 2013 TO NOVEMBER 2013
I. BACKGROUND/INTRODUCTION:
The institutional Based Rehabilitation Project run by “ SEED “ for the welfare of the children of LIFE PRISONERS, VICTIMS OF SERIOUS CRIMES LIKE MURDER and LEPROSY PATIENTS commenced its yeomen service activities in January, 1982. SEED has supported the education of such children from the year 2002. For the current year 2013-14, this project is providing support to 224 children – in need of – care & protection in the age group of 6-18 years. SEED runs its activities in two villages of Sriperumbudur Taluk (Kancheepuram District) namely Venkatrangam Pillai Chatiram and Irungattukottai Village and in one village of Poonamallee Taluk at Tiruvellore District namely Utkottai Village. The project activities are implemented with the direct support of 27 Professional and 6 non professional staff members who carry out grass root level, supervisory and managerial jobs.
II. HIGHLIGHTS FOR THE PERIOD FROM JUNE 2013 TO NOVEMBER 2013:
The main activity of SEED is to provide institutional care which will enable the children of Life Prisoners and Leprosy Patients to free themselves from their existing way of Life and lead a simple life with dignity.
The children for the academic year 2013-14 belong to various categories as mentioned in the following table:
Categories of children supportedProject location / Life prisoners’ children / Leprosy patients’ children / Children who have lost both the parents / Single Parent ‘s children / Children belonging to below poverty families. / Total
Boys / Girls / Boys / Girls / Boys / Girls / Boys / Girls / Boys / Girls
Sriperumbudur / 12 / 28 / 11 / 14 / 1 / 1 / 5 / 11 / 2 / 2 / 87
Utkottai / 22 / 8 / - / 4 / - / 18 / - / 10 / - / 62
Irungattukottai / 4 / 3 / 1 / - / 6 / - / 11 / 1 / 48 / 1 / 75
TOTAL / 224
IV. HIGHER STUDIES:
Ø M.Suresh, whose father died, secured 411/500 marks in Secondary School Leaving Certificate examination ( X Std. ) conducted by the Government of Tamil Nadu. He got admission for XIth Standard in a renowned School in Namakkal District. It is one of the best schools in Tamilnadu State from where the students get admission in Medical and Engineering courses on merit.
Ø S. Ajith, whose father was a Life Prisoner in Vellore Central Prison, obtained 363/500 marks in Secondary School Leaving Certificate examination ( X Std. ) conducted by the Government of Tamil Nadu. He got admission in Diploma Course in Electrical and Electronic Engineering in a well known Polytechnic College in Kancheepuram District
S.Elumalai , whose Father died, secured 401/500 marks in Secondary School Leaving
Certificate examination ( X Std. ) conducted by the Government of Tamil Nadu. He got
admission in XIth Standard in his native place.
Ø P.Praveenkumar , whose mother died, secured 390/500 marks in Secondary School Leaving Certificate examination ( X Std. ) conducted by the Government of Tamil Nadu. He got admission in XIth Standard in his native place.
Ø G.Nithyanandham), who had lost his mother at his early childhood and whose father deserted him at his infant stage, obtained 389/500 marks in Secondary School Leaving Certificate examination ( X Std. ) conducted by the Government of Tamil Nadu. He got admission in Diploma Course in Electrical and Electronic Engineering in a well known Polytechnic College in Kancheepuram District.
Ø J.Rajesh), whose father is a Life Prisoner in Puzhal Central Prison, obtained 263/500 marks in Secondary School Leaving Certificate Examination ( X Std. ) conducted by the Government of Tamil Nadu. He got admission in XIth Standard in his native place.
Ø M.Dharmaraj is a single parent child. He obtained 247/500 marks in Secondary School Leaving Certificate Examination (X Std.) conducted by the Government of Tamil Nadu. He got admission in Catering Technology in his native place.
Ø M.Kowsalya, whose mother was a Life Prisoner in Special Prison for Women - Vellore, obtained 390/500 marks in Secondary School Leaving Certificate Examination ( X Std. ) conducted by the Government of Tamil Nadu. She got admission in XIth in standard in a renowned School in Namakkal District. It is one of the best schools in Tamilnadu State from where the students get admission in Medical and Engineering courses on merit.
Ø M.Manikandan is a single parent child. He obtained 265/500 marks in Secondary School Leaving Certificate Examination ( X Std. ) conducted by the Government of Tamil Nadu. He got admission in Government Industrial Training Institute in his native place.
Ø A.Premkumar, whose father is a Life Prisoner in Trichy Central Prison. He obtained 277/500 marks in Secondary School Leaving Certificate Examination ( X Std. ) conducted by the Government of Tamil Nadu. He got admission in Trade in our Dr.J.C. Kumarappa Industrial Training Institute at Irungattukkottai Village
Ø G.Mohana, whose father was a Life Prisoner in Coimbatore Central Prison, obtained 260/500 marks in Secondary School Leaving Certificate Examination ( X Std. ) conducted by the Government of Tamil Nadu. She got admission in Electronics – Mechanic Trade in our Dr.J.C.Kumarappa Industrial Training Institute at Irungattukkottai Village
V. EDUCATION:
Ø R.Kesavaraj, studying 10th Standard , whose father is a Leprosy patient, getting 1st rank in his class in all examinations.
Ø R.Pushparaj, studying 9th standard, whose father is a Life Prisoner in Cuddalore Central Prison, is showing outstanding performance in all his examinations. He is getting First Rank in his class.
Ø G.Vignesh, studying 8th standard, whose father was a Life Prisoner in Coimbatore C entral Prison,is showing outstanding performance in all his examinations. He is getting First Rank in all the examinations in his class.
Ø D.Rajiv Gandhi, studying 7th standard , whose father is a Life Prisoner in Cuddalore Central Prison, is a good studious student. He is getting First rank in his class.
Ø S.Ramar, studying 6th standard, father is a Life Prisoner in Cuddalore Central Prison, is a good studious student. He is getting Firsts Rank in his class.
Ø N.Kavin, studying 1st standard , whose Mother is a Life Prisoner in Special Prison for Women - Vellore , is a good studious student, got A 1 grade in his class in quarterly examination, held in the month of September 2013
Ø E. Bharani, studying 2nd standard, whose father is Life Prisoner in Cuddalore Central Prison, got A 1 grade in his class in quarterly examination September 2013
Ø G.Natesan, studying 3nd standard, whose father is a Life Prisoner at Coimbatore Central Prison, got A 1 grade in his class in quarterly examination, held in the month of September 2013
Ø B. Vijayaprathap, studying 4th standard, who had lost his mother at his early childhood, got A 1 grade in his class in quarterly examination, held in September, 2013
Ø G. Ayyappan , studying 5th standard, who lost both the parents at his early childhood, got A 1 grade in his class in quarterly examination, held in September 2013
Ø G.Sudha , studying 6th Standard , whose father was a Life Prisoner at Coimbatore Central Prison, got A 1 grade in her class in quarterly examination, held in September, 2013
Ø A.Paandiselvi, studying 7th Standard, whose father is a Life Prisoner at Madurai Central Prison, got A 1 grade in her class in quarterly examination, held in September, 2013.
Ø T.Kalaiyarasi, studying 8th Standard, whose father is a Life Prisoner at Trichy Central Prison, got A grade in her class in quarterly examination, held in September 2013.
Ø S.Vijaya, studying 9th Standard, whose mother is a Life Prisoner at Trichy Central Prison due to death of her father, is shining bright in her education and also in allied activities. She secured A1 Grade in her class in Quarterly Examination, held in September, 2013.
Ø V.Muthulakshmi, studying 10th Standard, whose father was a life Prisoner at Trichy Central Prison, is a brilliant student both in education and extra-curricular activities. She got 2nd rank in her class in Quarterly Examination, held in September, 2013.
Ø A. Kowsalya, studying 10th Standard , whose father is a Life Prisoner at Madurai Central Prison, is a brilliant student both in education and extra-curricular activities. She got 1st rank in her class in Quarterly Examination, held in September, 2013.
Ø Special coaching classes were conducted for English Grammar & Maths to prepare the X std. students for their Secondary School Leaving Certificate Examination. Teachers from Ganesh Bai Galada Girsl Higher Secondary School, Mint Street, Chennai, and the Staff volunteers from DELL and DELPHI - TVS came forward to conduct this programme.
Ø Computer Training is given to all our Primary and High School children with six new computers, donated by “DELL”. “HOPE FOUNDATION”, a renowned International Voluntary Organisation, sent a professionally qualified staff to conduct this training programme.
Ø In our Sriperumbudur Mahatma Gandhi Primary School and Utkottai Mahatma Gandhi High School , Quarterly Examination was conducted in the month of September, 2013.
VI. SPORTS AND EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES:
Ø R.Pushparaj, studying 9th standard, whose father is a Life Prisoner in Cuddalore Central Prison, had won the first prize in Chess Tournament, conducted by “SIRAGUGAL” on 14.07.2013.
Ø S.Ramar, studying 6th standard, whose father is a Life Prisoner in Cuddalore Central Prison, had participated and won 1st Prize in ‘Shotput’ Competition, conducted by “SIRAGUGAL” on 14.07.2013.
Ø P.Vinothkumar, studying 8th standard, participated and won 1st prize in 100 meters Running Competition conducted by “SIRAGUGAL” on 14.07.2013.
Ø D.Rajiv Gandhi, studying 7th Standard, whose father is a Life Prisoner in Cuddalore Central Prison, won 2nd prize in 100 meters Running Competition, conducted by SIRAGUGAL on 14.07.2013
Ø M.Paandi, studying 7th standard, is a single parent child. He had participated in Debating competition, conducted by the SIRAGUGAL organization at Chennai on 04.08.2013 and won 2nd prize
Ø G.Manikandan , studying 6th Standard, who lost both the parents, had won 1st Prize in ‘Solo Dance’ Competition conducted by ‘SIRAGUGAL’ on 14.07.2013.
Ø R.Mohankumar, studying 5th Standard , whose father is a Leprosy Patient, won 1st Prize in 100 meters Running Competition , conducted in our Mahatma Gandhi Primary School during Gandhi Birthday Celebration, held on 2nd October, 2013.
Ø R.Tamilvalavan, studying 5th Standard, whose Father is a Leprosy Patient, won 2nd prize in 100 meters Running Race Competition , conducted in our Mahatma Gandhi Primary School during Gandhi Birthday Celebration, held on 2nd October, 2013.
Ø D.Ajith , studying 5th Standard, whose father is a Life Prisoner in Cuddalore Central Prison, won 2nd prize in 100 meters Running Race Competition conducted by SIRAGUGAL on
14.07.2013
Ø G.Ayyappan, studying 5th Standard, who lost both the parents, won 1st prize in Debating Competition , conducted in our Mahatma Gandhi Primary School during Gandhi Birthday Celebration, held on 2nd October, 2013.
Ø B.Vijayapratap, a single parent child, studying 5th Standard, won 2nd Prize in Debating Competition , conducted in our Mahatma Gandhi Primary School during Gandhi Birthday Celebration, held on 2nd October, 2013.
Ø G.Manikandan, studying 6th Standard, who lost both the parents won 3rd Prize in Drawing Competition, conducted by FASS, Sriperumbudur.
Ø D.Sandhiya, a deserted child, studying 10th Standard, won 1st Prize in a quiz competition conducted by SIRAGUGAL, at CHENNAI.
Ø R.Hariharan, studying 5th standard, whose father is a Leprosy patient, won 2nd Prize in Running Race Competition, conducted by SIRAGUGAL.
Ø S.Janani, studying 10th Standard, whose father is a Life Prisoner in Trichy Central Prison, won 1st prize in Rangoli competition , conducted by SIRAGUGAL at Chennai.
Ø S.Vijaya , studying 9th Standard, whose mother is a Life Prisoner in Special Prison for Women - Tiruchy, won 1st Prize in Running Competition conducted by Govt. Hr. Sec. School for Girls – Sriperumbudur.
She also won 4th prize in District Level Drawing Competition conducted by the Chief Educational Officer, Kancheepuram District.
Ø A.Kowsalya , studying 10th standard, whose father is a Life Prisoner in Madurai Central Prison , got First Prize in Chess Competition, conducted by Govt. Hr. Sec. School for Girls – Sriperumbudur.
VII. CELEBRATIONS:
· On 11th July, 2013, Thiru Rm. Meenakashisundaram , General Manager, Canara bank, Chennai Circle had kindly taken part in the New Hostel Building Opening Function at our SEED – Utkottai Centre as the Chief Guest and opened the building in the esteemed presence of Mr. Auray Aun, Programme Director, Association Soeur Emmanuelle ( ASMAE ), France, and the dignitaries from the Village Panchayat. Tmt. Pushpalatha Sathiskumar, President, Kuthambakkam Village Panchayat, presided over the function.
Thiru Louis Sahayaraj, Coordinator, Tamilnadu Asmae, Thiru N. Karunanithi, Poonamallee Panchayat Union Councillor, Tmt. Valli Arumugam, Vice President, Kuthambakkam Village Panchayat, had felicitated this function. Our children offered many cultural programmes. The General Managaer, Canara Bank enjoyed and appreciated the talents of the children along with other dignitaries and visitors.
Ø Mr.K,Kamaraj, former Chief Minister of Tamilnadu, is popularly known as “Perunthalaivar” (The great Leader). His birth anniversary was celebrated in a grand manner as Education Development Day (Kalvi Valarchi Naal) at our Utkottai and Sriperumbudur Centres.