The Shri P.A. Ramakrishnan Memorial Vidyashram Educational Complex

Project Phase IIIThe Puthucode Kendra Vidya Mandir

Project Phase III

THE BHARATIYA VIDYA BHAVANPuthucode Kendra | Kerala

THE BHARTIYA VIDYA BHAVAN LEGACY

THE BHAVAN’S LEGACY

“Bhavan covers all aspects of life from the cradle to the grave and beyond it fills a growing vacuum in modern life“– Pandit NehruFounded 7th Nov 1938 by Kulapati K.M.Munshi with Gandhiji’s blessingsMission To spread knowledge using science & technology, blending it with

Indian culture, heritage, values & traditional wisdomEmphasis Inculcate ‘Sarva Dharma Values’ and the Indian Value SystemMotto "Let noble thoughts come to us from every side", The RigvedaSocial Impact 117 centres in India

7 centres abroad355 institutions

Honorary Members (Past)

The Dalai LamaSardar Vallabhbhai PatelJRD TataPandit Jawaharlal NehruRevered Mother TeresaPrince Charles

PUTHUCODE, KERALAAn old, established village in Alathur Taluka, Palakkad District, Kerala

Located about 7 kms off NH47 (off Vadakkanchery)

Lies in the lap of the valley between Kudiran Ghat & Palakkad

Has a 400 year-old Bhagavathy Temple and a Shiva temple

Mannapra (the site of the school /project) is about 3 kms from Puthucode

BHAVAN’S AT PUTHUCODE -

THE PUTHUCODE KENDRA

THE PUTHUCODE KENDRA :AN OVERVIEW

Established on October 7, 2000 by Late Shri P.A. Ramakrishnan

Strives to provide rural masses access to higher quality education without the necessity to migrate from villages

Computer education being provided since April 2002 under the aegis of the Gandhi Institute of Computer Education & Information Technology

Received grants from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation to provide computer education and advanced learning to village students

Job-oriented computer training provided free to 1000+ students till date

THE PUTHUCODE KENDRA

THE PUTHUCODE KENDRA

OUR MISSION

To create & maintain a world class infrastructure that provides affordable access to quality education through

an open learning environment while fostering intellectual and overall growth.

OUR OBJECTIVESTo provide

Excellent quality CBSE education at par with the best institutions in India

State-of-the-art educational facilities with modern amenities

Convenient transport facilities for students within a 20-30 km radius

Teacher compensation aligned with the best in the state

Special training programmes for teachers to increase effectiveness in delivery

Facilities for Special Children

Skill Development post +2

Local employment opportunities through strategic tie-ups

OUR MOTTO

EMPOWER. ENLIGHTEN. ENRICH.

THE JOURNEY SO FAR…

THE JOURNEY SO FAR…

7 Oct 2000Primary school starts at Kendra

5 May 2006Kendra acquires 11.3 acres of land

1 June 2008School Complex Phase I complete, school shifted here

1 June 2013- Phase II Complete- CBSE recognition received. - Start of 1st batch of Std X Class. - Bhavan’s Jyothi Inaugurated

Current:Phase III under progress – construction in full swing

THE PUTHUCODE KENDRA VIDYA MANDIR

THE LEGACY

Founder Eminent industrialist Late Shri P.A. RamakrishnanHis belief Industrialists should contribute towards the betterment of the

less fortunate in the societyHis Efforts 60 years of commitment to fulfilling social obligations

particularly in the field of educationResults As Managing Trustee of Sri Adi Shankara Education Trust,

responsible for the donation of 58 acres land to Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, at Thiruporur near ChennaiOn 29th March 2002, at Puthucode, the Bhavan’s Kendra HO, Primary Section, Computer education and Sanskrit/ Vedic Hall was inauguratedEducational Complex Phase I – on the 11.30 acres land acquired in 2006, the school was formally inaugurated on12th Dec 2008

Passed away in March 2008, as Phase I neared completion

VIDYA MANDIR AT INAGURATION

PUTHUCODE KENDRA’SVIDYA MANDIR AT MANNAPRA

Providing value-based education to approximately 1000+ children

Currently operating Standards I to X as per CBSE curriculum standards

Serving low income group children from about 30 neighbouring villages in Palakkad district of Kerala

School buses facilities for transporting the students to & from the villages

Phase III launched in May 2014 to provide + 2 classes as per local demands

Full thrust on Library, Laboratories, Computers, Sports & Recreation Complex -Encouraging students to discover, learn & play.

ASSEMBLY SESSION

THE APPROACH…. AS IT IS TODAY

PHASE III CONSTRUCTION

PHASE III CONSTRUCTION

A SPECIAL INITIATIVE –

BHAVAN’S JYOTHISCHOOL FOR SPECIAL CHILDREN

BHAVAN’S JYOTHI

BHAVAN’S JYOTHI

Joint initiative of Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan Puthucode & “A School for Life” - A Danish NGO

One of its kind in & around Puthucode to cater to the needs of special children, from low socio economic background

Counseling / Assessment / Evaluation / Therapeutic Intervention

Children having Mental retardation, Downs syndrome, Muscular dystrophy, Cerebral palsy, Autism, Learning disability etc.

Bhavan’s Jyothi provides trained Mentors, Speech Therapists, Physical Therapists, & Occupational Therapists

BHAVAN’S JYOTHI

FUND REQUIREMENT ESTIMATES

THE FULL PLAN

Area Start Date

Completion Date

Cost

Land & Building Jun 2006 Jun 2008 INR 250 Lacs

Building (Phase II) Jun 2012 Sep 2013 INR 150 Lacs

Building (Phase III)

May 2014 Mar 2015 INR 250 Lacs

Stadium & Sports Complex

Jan 2016 Dec 2016 INR 100 Lacs

Skill Development Centre (Proposed)

Apr 2017 Dec 2018 INR 200 Lacs

Special School Jun 2013 Jun 2015 INR 75 Lacs

PROJECT ESTIMATES

Completed Phase I & II expenditure - Rs. 400 Lacs

Operating costs and ongoing expenditure supported by fees, donations

Special School Balance required - Rs. 60 Lacs

Fund requirements for completion of Phase III – Rs. 200 Lacs (Estimated)

MAKE A DIFFERENCE

MAKE A DIFFERENCE

Sponsor a classroom, library, laboratory, or any other facilityBhavan is an Institute of National Eminence. Hence, 100% Income Tax Deduction on complete contribution – No Limits for DeductionAchieve your CSR GoalsCreate an Endowment to perpetuate Facilitate education to transform and build IndiaHelp us to achieve our motto –

Enlighten Empower Enrich

MAKE A BIG DIFFERENCE

DONATIONS SOUGHT FOR:Support 1 classroom Rs. 5 LacsSupport the library Rs. 5 LacsSupport the Full First Floor Rs. 50 LacsSupport the Full Phase III Rs. 150 LacsSupport the Sports Comples Rs. 100 LacsSupport Additional Amenities Rs. 5 LacsAssist provision of books, vehicles, computers, equipment, etc.

THE PUTHUCODE KENDRA -MANAGING COMMITTEE

Shri K. Venkateshwaran Chairman

Cdr. P.S. Venkatesh Vice ChairmanShri M.V. Ramnarayan Vice ChairmanShri R. Ananthanarayan Hon. SecretaryShri C. Seshadrinathan Hon. TreasurerShri C.A. Gokuldas MemberShri K.M. Sadique Ali MemberShri M.S. Sivaprasad MemberShri K. Haridas MemberShri K.S. Unni Member

THANK YOU