Kusuma yearbook 5 dec 2014

YEAR BOOK KUSUMA

2013-2014

Contents1 Message from Kusuma Trust UK 4

2 Message from Kusuma Foundation 5

3 Kusuma Schools Partnership Initiative 6

4 Kusuma School and Teacher Awards 10

5 Kusuma Fellowship Programmes 14

6 Udbhav Professional Development for Teachers 16

7 Mid-day-Meal Programme 18

8 Science in Schools and Remedial Teaching 20

9 Kusuma Resource Centres 22

10 Kusuma Partner Schools 29

11 Kusuma Fellows 90

12 Acknowledgements 104

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Messagefrom Kusuma Trust UK

students to catch up with their peers; a programme to strengthen School Management and Development Committees; Kusuma Fellowship programmes in Hardoi, Sambalpur, Warangal and Uttarakhand; the construction of a mid-day meal kitchen in Odisha to feed 100,000 children every day; and Kusuma Resource Centres in Hardoi and Sambalpur to offer educational resources and courses for students, teachers and members of the community.

The Trust collaborates with, and funds, the Kusuma Foundation, our main partner in India. This yearbook provides an overview of the progress made in 2013-2014, including some of the achievements. We intend to build on these achievements as we continue to support these programmes over the next few years.

Our work would not be possible without the support of key government Ministries, departments and officials at State and district levels in India, partner organisations, Head teachers and teachers, and community groups. I would also like to thank the Trustees, staff and advisers of the Kusuma Trust UK and the Kusuma Foundation in India.

The Kusuma Trust UK believes that every child and young person has the potential to transform and improve their life, and should have the opportunity to grow and develop as active and productive citizens in their communities. As an independent grant-making organisation, we facilitate and increase access to quality education and other life opportunities for economically disadvantaged children and young people. Through education we enable young people to realise their potential and break the inter-generational cycle of poverty.

We fund a range of programmes aligned with our strategy in two focus districts - Hardoi in Uttar Pradesh and Sambalpur in Odisha. These include the Kusuma Schools Partnership Initiative to implement the government’s scheme, Rashtriya Madhyamik Shiksha Abhiyan, in 50 schools; Udbhav, a professional development programme for teachers of English, Science and Mathematics across both districts; a Science in Schools programme to transform Science teaching and learning; remedial teaching to enable

Dr. Balwant Singh Chief Executive

Kusuma Trust UK

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Messagefrom Kusuma Foundation

Mr. Pankaj Vinayak SharmaCountry Leader

Kusuma Foundation

Over the last year, Kusuma Foundation initiated programmes aimed at improving the quality of secondary education in our focus States of Odisha and Uttar Pradesh in India.

The Kusuma Schools Partnership Initiative, a whole school development programme, works to identify and promote drivers of quality education in 50 government and aided schools in Hardoi and Sambalpur. The Kusuma team implements the programme with teachers, students, parents, governance boards and communities. Improvements have been made in libraries, laboratories, teaching and learning processes and school governance. Schools now pursue other improvements such as generators to power labs, remedial teaching for students, and substitute teachers to fi ll teacher vacancies.

Kusuma Resource Centres in Hardoi and Sambalpur serve about 300 schools and provide access to teaching and learning materials, computers and the internet for students, teachers and community members.

Kusuma’s Udbhav programme supports the continued professional development of teachers leading to improvements in teaching and learning processes and materials in government secondary schools in Hardoi. Udbhav will be expanded to Sambalpur in 2014-2015.

The Kusuma School and Teacher Awards recognise the best performing teachers and schools in Sambalpur and Hardoi, offering a cash prize and supporting the professional development of teachers. The Kusuma Fellowship programmes in Odisha, Uttarakhand and Andhra Pradesh have provided fi nancial and mentoring support to 843 bright students from poor families to pursue higher education after secondary school. This will expand to Hardoi, Uttar Pradesh in 2014-2015.

Kusuma supported the construction of a Mid-Day Meal kitchen in Odisha that was inaugurated by Hon. Chief Minister, Sri Naveen Patnaik. It will feed 100,000 students of Khurda and Cuttack districts every day at full capacity.

The collective efforts of the Kusuma Foundation and its partners, and guidance from the Board of the Foundation and the Kusuma Trust UK team are the cornerstone of our initial success and we will continue to build upon this in the coming years.

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In 2013, the Kusuma Foundation established a new programme, the Kusuma Schools Partnership Initiative, working with 25 secondary schools in the district of Sambalpur in Odisha and 25 secondary schools in the district of Hardoi, Uttar Pradesh. The aim is to raise student attainment, improve teaching standards and enhance the school environment. This five-year programme focuses on the professional development of teachers, building the capacity of Head teachers, providing learning materials and resources for students, and the construction and maintenance of school facilities. The programme is funded by the Kusuma Trust UK.

The programme aims to increase the transition from primary to secondary school and the completion of secondary schooling. It aims to increase the number of students enrolled in follow up education and the number of eligible students in technical and vocational training and employment. The programme also intends to increase community participation in schools and create model schools that the

State government will replicate and roll-out in other districts.

In partnership with Kusuma, each school developed a school improvement plan to identify priorities to improve teaching and learning. The priority interventions for the 50 schools are:

School Facilities• Advocacy with District Education

authorities for completion of school buildings

• Resources for playgrounds, including a compound wall

• Clean and functional toilets for boys and girls

• Dedicated science laboratory with science equipment and consumables

• Electrical wiring and an authorised power connection

• Safe drinking water

• Benches, chairs and other furniture for students

• At least two computers in each school

• Libraries stocked with at least 100 books

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Teaching• Qualifi ed substitute teachers recruited to

fi ll vacancies

• Continuous professional development for teachers

• Teachers using interactive teaching and learning materials and methods

Learning• Textbooks available for students

• Weekly library period scheduled

• Weekly science laboratory sessions

• Weekly computer classes for students

Governance• Quarterly School Management and

Development Committee (SMDC)meetings during the academic session

• SMDCs complete and implement School Improvement Plans and deliver improvements

ProgressThe immediate priorities for schools are the recruitment of teachers and improvements to facilities. The shortage of teachers means large class sizes and a diffi cult teaching and learning

environment. Toilets in disrepair, a lack of desks and chairs in classrooms and the need for boundary walls around schools are other priorities cited by Head teachers and identifi ed during detailed assessments of the schools. Head teachers and SMDCs also ensure there is active community involvement in schools.

In 2013-2014, Kusuma provided generators to 29 schools, light bulbs and fans to 116 classrooms in 29 schools and 432 desks, benches and carpets to 14 schools. Twenty nine science laboratories were provided equipment and consumables and 50 libraries given books and furniture. A book bank was set up in all 50 schools with 22,200 textbooks for Classes 8 to 10. Forty one schools received toilet consumables and safe drinking water facilities were established in 23 schools.

Kusuma supports the quality of teaching and learning in all 50 schools by assigning volunteer teachers to fi ll teacher vacancies. Volunteer teachers fi lled 450 teaching sessions in Sambalpur and 1,110 sessions in Hardoi. Advocacy with district and State government

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for the appointment of teachers in sanctioned posts, laboratory assistants and librarians is another strand of the programme. Remedial teaching for Mathematics and English was delivered to 4,000 students in Sambalpur.

Teachers visited high performing schools and training institutes to observe good teaching practices. Quarterly teachers’ network meetings and SMDC meetings were held in both districts.

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Kusuma School and Teacher Awards

Every year, teachers and schools in Hardoi and Sambalpur with the best results in classes 10 and 12 are awarded a prize. Teachers receive a cash prize and support for their professional development. Schools receive a cash reward for the development of the school. Government and government aided schools in Hardoi and Sambalpur are eligible for these awards.

In 2013, 24 teachers and 8 schools were awarded for achieving the highest scores in Science, Mathematics and English in Classes 10 and 12 examinations and for the highest percentage of distinctions achieved in Classes 10 and 12.

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Awards for Best Schools Awards for the Best Schools are in two categories:

• Schools that have the highest pass percentage in Classes 10 and 12

• Schools with the highest number of student distinctions (75% and above) in Classes 10 and 12

Schools with the highest pass percentage in Class 10

• Kisinda High School, Kisinda, Sambalpur, Odisha

• Kanya Uchttar Madhyamik Vidhyalaya Madhoganj (Bilgram) Hardoi, Uttar Pradesh

Schools with the highest pass percentage in Class 12

• Gangadhar Meher Junior College, Sambalpur, Odisha

• Government Girls’ Inter College, Pali, Hardoi, Uttar Pradesh

School with the highest number of student distinctions (75% and above) in Class 10

• Budharaja High School, Sambalpur, Odisha

• R.R. Inter College, Hardoi, Uttar Pradesh

School with the highest number of student distinctions (75% and above) in Class 12

• Gangadhar Meher Junior College, Sambalpur, Odisha

• Government Inter College, Hardoi, Uttar Pradesh

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Awards for Best TeachersAwards for the Best Teachers are based on the highest scores by students in:

• English, Mathematics and Science in Class 10

• English, Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, Biology in Class 12

Highest scores in Science in Class 10

• Ms. Sangita Behera, Budharaja High School, Sambalpur, Odisha

• Mr. Srikanta Choudhury, Government Girls High School Kuchinda, Sambalpur, Odisha

• Mr. Rakesh Babu Tiwari, Subhash Chandra Bose Uchattar Madhyamik Vidhyalaya Hariyapur Katiyari, Hardoi, Uttar Pradesh

Highest scores in Mathematics in Class 10

• Mr. Bijaynanda Pradha, Rani Annapurna Girls High School, Rairakhol, Sambalpur, Odisha

• Mr. Manoj Kumar, Chhatrapati Shivaji Inter College Hasnapuri, Hardoi, Uttar Pradesh

Highest scores in English in Class 10

• Ms. Truptirani Chakravarti, Government High School, Kuchinda, Sambalpur, Odisha

• Mr. Adesh Kumar Shukla, Shri Narpati Singh Inter College Madhoganj (Bilgram), Hardoi, Uttar Pradesh

Highest scores in Chemistry in Class 12

• Mr. Antaryami Mahakur, Maa Jhadeswari College, Dhama, Sambalpur, Odisha

• Mr. Debadutta Sa, Veer Surendra Sai Institute of Science, Dhankauda, Sambalpur, Odisha

• Mr. Sanjaya Pradhan, Veer Surendra Sai Institute of Science, Dhankauda, Sambalpur, Odisha

• Mr. Arun Kumar Bajpai, BNIC Bhagwantnagar, Hardoi, Uttar Pradesh

Highest scores in Physics in Class 12

• Ms. Minati Padhy, Jyotivihar Junior College, Sambalpur, Odisha

• Mr. Kaushal Kishor, GIC Tadiyawan, Hardoi, Uttar Pradesh

Highest scores in Biology in Class 12

• Mr. Amar Prasad Pattnaik, Veer Surendra Sai Institute of Science, Dhankauda, Sambalpur, Odisha

• Ms. Sutapa Sahu, Veer Surendra Sai Institute of Science, Dhankauda, Sambalpur, Odisha

• Mr. Pabitra Behera, Gangadhar Meher Junior College, Sambalpur, Odisha

• Mr. Sunil Guru, Gangadhar Meher Junior College, Sambalpur, Odisha

• Mr. Nageshwar Prasad, Government Inter College, Hardoi, Uttar Pradesh

Highest scores in Mathematics in Class 12

• Mr. Abhisek Satapathy, Gangadhar Meher Junior College, Sambalpur, Odisha

• Mr. R.K. Rao, Government Inter College, Tadiyawan, Hardoi, Uttar Pradesh

Highest scores in English in Class 12

• Mr. Manabhanjan Panigrahi, Gangadhar Meher Junior College, Sambalpur, Odisha

• Dr. Amiya Kumar Patra, Kuchinda Junior College, Kuchinda, Sambalpur, Odisha

• Mr. Khageswar Dash, Kuchinda Junior College, Kuchinda, Sambalpur, Odisha

• Ms. Satakshi Misra, Government Girls’ Inter College, Todarpur, Hardoi, Uttar Pradesh

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Kusuma Fellowship programmes support meritorious students from poor families in Uttar Pradesh, Odisha, Andhra Pradesh and Uttarakhand to complete secondary school and pursue higher and professional education.

Selected students from disadvantaged and marginalised backgrounds are given a stipend and academic support to complete their secondary and higher education. Seminars are organised for Fellows on a range of topics such as career guidance, public speaking in English, time management and healthy living. One-to-one mentoring meetings for Fellows provide pastoral care and the opportunity to discuss academic and personal issues. Visits to educational institutions and industry are organised to provide Fellows with an opportunity to learn more about higher education and gain exposure to workplaces and prospective employers.

The Kusuma Ratna Fellowship Programme, implemented by Sambalpur

Integrated Development Institute in Odisha, has supported 493 Fellows from five cohorts since 2008.

Of the 493 Fellows in the programme in 2013-2014:

• 59 fellows have completed professional and technical courses

• 30 fellows are employed after completion of professional and technical courses

The 2013 results of Classes 10 and 12 board examinations show that Fellows have performed better compared to their peers in the district and State of Odisha. 95% of Fellows passed examinations in 2013 and 67% of them scored more than 60%. This is compared with an average of 4% of students achieving results higher than 60% in the district and 13% in the State.

A new fellowship programme has been launched in 2014-2015 in Hardoi in Uttar Pradesh. The Kusuma Excellence Fellowship will support 100 new meritorious students from

Kusuma Fellowship Programmes

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poor families to pursue higher and professional education each year. This programme is delivered by the Kusuma Foundation.

Pragathi Seva Samithi in Andhra Pradesh implements the Kusuma Young Achievers Award programme. Since 2008, 423 Fellows have completed their education with support from the programme. 79 Fellows will complete their studies in 2014-2015.

Udayan Care implements the Kusuma Udayan Shalini Fellowship programme in Uttarakhand. Since 2008, 82 Fellows have graduated from the programme.

Pehchaan is an accelerated residential learning programme implemented by Sarvadoya Ashram. It supports 103 girls to successfully continue their education at a bridge school and complete Class 10 examinations.

The list of all Fellows is on pages 90-102.

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The Udbhav programme supports the professional development of Secondary Science, Mathematics and English teachers of Classes 9 and 10 in Hardoi in Uttar Pradesh and Sambalpur in Odisha. The programme aims to improve teacher classroom practices through training, mentoring, school-based support and provision of interactive teaching and learning materials. The programme also aims to improve the attainment of Classes 9 and 10 students.

In 2013-2014, the programme focused on 92 government and government-aided secondary schools in Hardoi and supported the professional development of Secondary Science and English teachers who taught 29,500 students in the district.

The programme developed a pedagogical model, good teaching guide and teacher performance standards. Ten English and 15 Science teaching and learning modules were produced and distributed to teachers. Training was provided on the materials to 230 English

teachers, 199 Science teachers and 170 Head teachers. A secondary school readiness programme was developed for students who needed additional support to catch up with the curriculum.

The programme set up a District Resource Group of peer educators who were trained to provide mentoring to teachers. The programme received the support of the District Inspector of Schools enabling teachers to attend the training and District Resource Group members to travel to schools for mentoring.

In 2014-2015, Udbhav will expand to cover the 25 schools in Sambalpur which are part of the Kusuma Schools Partnership Initiative (KSPI). In Hardoi, intensive support will be offered to the 25 KSPI schools that are part of the and less intensive support to another 67 schools. Additional teaching and learning modules will be created to cover the complete syllabus of Classes 9 and 10 in English, Science and Mathematics for Uttar Pradesh and

Udbhav Professional Development for Teachers

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Odisha, and teachers will be trained to use the materials. Research will be conducted to assess the learning levels of students and the classroom practices of teachers.

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In 2013, Kusuma funded the construction of a centralised and fully mechanised kitchen to deliver mid-day meals to 100,000 children in 190 government schools in Odisha. This modern kitchen and feeding programme is implemented by The Akshaya Patra Foundation.

The Government of India’s Mid-Day Meal Scheme is a national programme supplying free lunches to children in schools to improve their health and encourage them to attend school. Funding from Kusuma supplements the Government scheme to ensure children receive a hygienically prepared, nutritious and hot meal in school every day.

The construction of the kitchen was completed in July 2014 and the kitchen has been fi tted with new equipment including boilers, rice cleaning machines, a cold storage, custom made utensils, conveyer belts and hygienic packing and cleaning facilities. Each day the kitchen cooks 5.5 tons of rice, 3.5 tons of vegetables and 1.2 tons of dal. The cooked food is then transported to schools in custom designed vans that are heat

insulated, dust-free and have the ability to keep the food fresh.

Trial feeding for 3,000 children took place on 25 June 2014 and the inauguration of the kitchen took place on 8 July 2014 in the presence of Mr Naveen Patnaik, the Chief Minister of Odisha.

From 31 July 2014, twenty vehicles transport hot and nutritious meals from the centralised kitchen to 45,000 children daily. The kitchen will cook up to 60,000 meals from November 2014 and 100,000 meals from January 2015.

Mid-Day Meal Programme

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Science in SchoolsIn 2013, Kusuma supported a Science in Schools project, implemented by Agranee Jana Kalyan Anusthan and Eklayva, benefitting 4,500 students in 25 schools in Sambalpur, Odisha. The aim of the project was to promote interest in, and understanding of Science concepts through practical experiments. 400 science kits were given to schools to enable students to carry out practical experiments. 50 Science teachers were trained to deliver practical science lessons using the kits. Science competitions, a science exhibition and educational visits were also organised for students.

An evaluation of the project showed that the science examination pass rate in the 25 schools increased from 64% in 2012 to 75% in 2013. Five schools, five teachers and 25 students were recognised for their high performance in Science and awarded prizes. At the end of the academic year, all 25 schools had functioning science laboratories. Interest in science has increased, with both teachers and students reporting higher levels of motivation in classes.

Remedial TeachingIn partnership with Agranee Jana Kalyan Anusthan, Kusuma supported remedial classes before and after school for 4,000 students in English and Mathematics in 25 government schools in Sambalpur

50 teachers and 50 volunteer teachers were trained and given supporting teaching and learning materials. 21,000 sessions were conducted during the academic year. A Resource Group comprising of five Mathematics and five English subject experts monitored the remedial classes and provided onsite support to the teachers.

In English, 49% of Class 8 students passed annual examinations in 2014 compared with 20% in 2013. For Class 9 students, the pass rate in English was 31% in 2014 compared with 15% in 2013. 75 top performing students were awarded prizes based on their academic performance and attendance.

Science in Schools and Remedial Teaching

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Kusuma Resource Centres were established in Hardoi and Sambalpur in 2013. The Kusuma Resource Centres are equipped with educational and reference resources that include books, audio-visual learning materials and computers with internet facilities. The Centres offer free access to teaching and learning materials and provide training and workshops for students, teachers, parents and the wider community.

In 2013-2014, the Kusuma Resource Centres in each district held workshops for teachers on conducting science experiments using local resources and on library management. The Centres also hosted education and career fairs for 680 students and 45 teachers from 30 schools and screened educational films for teachers and students. 80 students completed basic computer training courses and 125 students completed an English communication course. 64 students participated in creative writing workshops and 91 students participated in practical science workshops.

The Kusuma Resource Centres also provided a space for meetings on innovative teaching practices, quarterly head teacher meetings, mentoring and goal-setting workshops for Fellows, as well as training for volunteer teachers.

The calenders for 2014-2015 for both Kusuma Resource Centres are on pages 23 to 28:

Kusuma Resource Centres

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HARDOI KUSUMA RESOURCE CENTRE CALENDAR 2014-2015

JULY

201

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ACTIVITY PARTICIPANTSEnglish Communication for KSPI school students Cohort 1 - 80 Class 9 and 10 students.

July to December 2014.

Basic computing for learning for KSPI school students Cohort 1 - 40 Class 9 and 10 students. July to December 2014.

Book club meeting* Representative/s from book clubs in 25 intervention schools

Teacher innovation network meeting Teachers and Head Teachers who are members of the Innovation Network (approximately 50 teachers)

Career counseling and Guidance session for KRC visitors 20 students per drop-in session from Classes 9 to 12 visiting the KRC in this month will be provided career guidance

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ACTIVITY PARTICIPANTSBasic computing for teaching for KSPI school teachers 25 teachers from 25 intervention schools.


English Communication for KSPI school students Cohort 1 - 80 Class 9 and 10 students. July to December 2014.

Quarterly meeting of Movie Clubs Representative/s from film clubs from 25 intervention schools


English Communication for Kusuma Excellence Cohort 1 Fellows

Batch I - 50 Fellows (August to December 2014)

Career counseling to KEF fellows Batch One: 35 Fellows

SEPT

EMB

ER 2

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ACTIVITY PARTICIPANTSDistrict Education Resource Group meeting Members of District Education Resource Group

(approximately 25 DRG members)


Basic computing for teaching for KSPI school teachers 25 teachers from 25 intervention schools.


Library Management Teachers from 25 intervention schools.

Annual meeting of SMDC academic sub-committee Representative/s from SMDC academic sub-committee in each of the 25 intervention schools

Research activity (tbc) 25 Headteachers and Teachers from 25 intervention schools.




Basic computing for Kusuma Excellence Cohort 1 Fellows


Career counseling to KEF fellows Batch Two: 35 Fellows

School Planning and Financial Management Batch One: 31 Head teachers from Government, Government-Aided and Block schools

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Practical science 25 Science teachers from 25 intervention schools.

Basic computing for teaching for KSPI school teachers 25 teachers from 25 intervention schools.







Basic computing for Kusuma Excellence Cohort 1 Fellows Batch I - 50 Fellows (August to December 2014)

Career counseling to KEF fellows Batch Three: 30 Fellows

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201

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ACTIVITY PARTICIPANTSBasic computing for learning for KSPI school students Cohort 1 - 40 Class 9 and 10 students. July to

December 2014.


SMDC members training Representative/s from SMDCs of 25 intervention schools

Book club meeting Representative/s from book clubs in 25 intervention schools

District Education Resource Group meeting Members of District Education Resource Group (approximately 25 DRG members)





School Planning and Financial Management (tbc) Batch Two: 31 Head teachers from Government, Government-Aided and Block schools

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ACTIVITY PARTICIPANTSKusuma Mathematics Olympiad 500 students selected from all State schools in the

district



Teacher innovation network meeting Teachers and Head Teachers who are members of Innovation Network (approximately 50 teachers)

Book club meeting Representative/s from book clubs in 25 intervention schools





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5ACTIVITY PARTICIPANTS

Kusuma Science Olympiad 500 students selected from all State schools in the district

Basic computing for learning for KSPI school students Cohort 2 - 40 Class 9 and 10 students. Jan - Jun 2015

English Communication for KSPI school students Cohort 2 - 80 Class 9 and 10 students. Jan - Jun 2015




School Planning and Financial Management (tbc) Batch Three: 30 Head teachers from Government, Government-Aided and Block schools

Basic computing for Kusuma Excellence Cohort 1 Fellows

Batch2- 50 Fellows (January to June 2015)

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ACTIVITY PARTICIPANTSLearning first-Aid 2 students from Classes 9 and 10 from 25

intervention schools




Book club meeting Representative/s from book clubs in 25 intervention schools (approximately 50 students)


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Career Fair 600 students from Classes 10 and 12 fromGovernment and Government-Aided school in Hardoi

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SAMBALPUR KUSUMA RESOURCE CENTRE CALENDAR 2014-2015

SEPT

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ACTIVITY PARTICIPANTSEnglish Communication for KSPI school students Cohort 1 - 30 Class 9 and 10 students. July to

December 2014.


SMDC members training Representative/s from SMDCs of 25 intervention schools

Book club meeting Representatives from book clubs in 25 intervention schools

Quarterly meeting of movie club Representative/s from film clubs from 25 intervention schools

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December 2014.


English Communication for KRFP Cohort 6 Fellows Cohort I - 50 Fellows (August to December 2014)

Basic computing for KRFP Cohort 6 Fellows Cohort I - 50 Fellows (August to December 2014)

Basic computing for teaching for KSPI school teachers Teachers from 25 intervention schools.

Practical science 25 Science teachers from 25 intervention schools.

Career counseling and Guidance session for KRC visitors Approximately 20 students per drop-in session from Classes 9 to 12 visiting the KRC.

Career counseling to KRFP Cohort 6 fellows Batch Three: 30 Fellows

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December 2014. PARTICIPANTS




Library Management Teachers from 25 intervention schools.

Refresher training of SMDC academic sub-committee members from KSPI schools (2 members from each school)

Representative/s from SMDC academic sub-committee in each of the 25 intervention schools



Career counseling to KRFP Cohort 6 fellows Batch Three: 30 Fellows

Book club meeting Representatives from book clubs in 25 intervention schools

School Planning and Financial Management (tbc) Batch Three: 35 Head teachers from Government, Government-Aided and Block schools-Batch III

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December 2014.




Kusuma Mathematics Olympiad 500 students selected from all State schools in the district

Teacher innovation network meeting Teachers and Head Teachers who are members of Innovation Network (approximately 60 teachers)



JAN

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201

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ACTIVITY PARTICIPANTSEnglish Communication for KSPI school students Cohort 2 - 30 Class 9 and 10 students. January to

June 2015.

Basic computing for learning for KSPI school students Cohort 2 - 15 Class 9 and 10 students. January to June 2015.

English Communication for KRFP Cohort 6 Fellows Cohort 2 - 50 Fellows. January to June 2015

Basic computing for KRFP Cohort 6 Fellows Cohort 2 - 50 Fellows. January to June 2015

Kusuma Science Olympiad 500 students selected from all State schools in the district

Learning first-aid 2 students from Classes 9 and 10 from 25 intervention schools


District Education Resource Group meeting Members of District Education Resource Group (approximately 20 DRG members).

Book club meeting Representative/s from book clubs in 25intervention schools (approximately 50 students)

School Planning and Financial Management (tbc) Batch Five: 35 Head teachers from Government, Government-Aided and Block schools- Batch V

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June 2015.







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June 2015.




Education Fair Students in Class 10 board examinations (500 students)

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Kusuma Partner Schools

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Govt. Inter College, Tadiyawan

Govt. Inter College - Boys, Hardoi

Govt. Girls Inter College, Hardoi

Govt. Girls Inter College, Bilgram

Govt. Girls Inter College, Todarpur

Govt. Girls Inter College, Pali

Govt. Girls Inter College, Sandila

Govt Higher Secondary School, Saripur, Chhachheta

Govt Higher Secondary School, Gopamau

Govt Higher Secondary School, Andharra

Govt Higher Secondary School, Sakra

Govt Higher Secondary School, Behlolpur

Govt Higher Secondary School, Baheriya

Govt Higher Secondary School, Jamo

Govt Higher Secondary School, Raura

Govt Higher Secondary School, Manikpur

Govt Higher Secondary School, Majhila

Govt Higher Secondary School, Bharkhani

Govt Higher Secondary School, Udharanpur

Govt Higher Secondary School, Rahula

Sudarsan Shiksha Sadan Majhiya, Hardoi

Aadarsh Inter College, Thamarwa, Hardoi

Dwarikadhees Uchchatar Madhyamik Inter College, Sandi

Chandra Devi Shiksha Niketan, Pokhari

Dev Darbar Ashram Inter College, Sandi, Hardoi

Hardoi, Uttar Pradesh

Kusuma Schools Par tnership Initiative Schools

All KSPI Schools also participated in the Udbhav Programme.

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A. Katapalli High School, Dhankauda

UG High School,Gormunda, Dhankauda

Panchayat High School,Gosala, Dhankauda

Talab High School, Dhankauda

Sason High School, Dhankauda

Sumati Behera High School, Dhankauda

Kansir High School, Dhankauda

Govt. Upgraded High School, Khandual, Maneswar

Gokulananda High School, Batemura , Maneswar

Anchalik High School, Tabala, Maneswar

Sahaspur High School, Maneswar

Govt. Upgraded High School, Mahulpalli, Maneswar Block

Parmanpur High School, Maneswar

Govt. Upgraded High School, Panchput, Maneswar

Parmanpur Girls’ High School, Maneswar

Mura High School, Maneswar

Maneswar High School, Maneswar

Kisinda High School, Naktideula

Sarapali Govt High School, Naktideula

Ghosramal High School, Naktideula

Saleibhatha High school, Naktideula

P M Govt High School, Naktideula

SSD High School, Girishchandrapur, Naktideula

Jamojori High school, Naktideula

Gogua High School, Naktideula

Sambalpur, Odisha

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Ganga Devi Inter College Bavan

Vedic Vidya Mandir Inter College Bavan

M G Inter College Paliya Harpalpur

Janta Inter College Pursauli Sandi

B M N Inter College Bilgram

S R C A I C Mallawan Mallawan

S G S M S G Higher Secondary School Bhagwant Nagar Mallawan

S V V I C Kherwa Purbawan Mallawan

C S I C Hasanapur Behandar

Subhash I C Terwa Dahigawan Kachhauna

Sta Inter Coll Baghauli Baghauli

Atal Bihari Inter College Dhikunni Bharawan

Bhagwan Buddha I C Sandila

Gramin H S School Gauri Kothanwan

J L Nehru H S School Shahabad

Adarsh Rastriya I C Shahabad

Nehru Municipal Kanya I C Shahabad

A V M H S School Bhabhar Bharkhani

Hamid Ali Inter College Pihani

Bhartiya Inter College Pihani

Ambika Bux I C Pandarwa Kila Pihani

L B S I C Atwa Ali Mardanpur Madhoganj

R R Inter College Sursa

A S V V Inter College Sursa

Rafi Ahmad Quidwai Inter College Sursa

Lal Bahadur Shastri Inter College Sursa

Arya Kanya Pathshala I C Sursa

S B M V P Girls’ Inter College Bavan

Sanatan Dharm Inter College Sursa

A K V M Inter College Bhadaicha Sursa

Dayanand Inter College Sursa

Durga Prasad I C Khasaura Harpalpur

B G R M Inter College Bilgram

Hardoi, Uttar Pradesh

Udbhav Programme Schools

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Pandit Nehru Inter College Sadarpur

Sri Narpati Singh I C Madhoganj

B N Inter College Bhagwant Nagar Mallawan

Brij Rani Inter College Bansa Mallawan

P B R I C Terwagaus Ganj Kachhauna

Janta Inter College Kachhauna

Janta Inter College Bharawan

B V M Inter College Bharawan

I R Inter College Sandila

Gandhi Inter College Beniganj Kothanwan

Rastpita Mahatma Gandhi Inter CollegeShahabad

Basant Lal Inter College Shahabad

S B R B Inter College Pali

Pant Intermediate College Pali

H H Inter College Hatyaharan Kothanwan

Shree Nehru Higher Secondary School Hariyanwan

Ashutosh Higher Secondary School Saadatnagar Shahabad

V P I College Bawan

Nehru Higher Secondary School Gurra Sandi

A R S S Inter College Bhithain Madhoganj

Adarsh I C Kazipur Khemipur Bilgram

S T J M Inter College Herwal Mallawan

S C B H S School Hariyapur Harpalpur

Santosh Kumar I C Behandar Kalan Behandar

V B S N Inter College Sandi

Janta I C Nagla Bhupatipur Harpalpur

Subhash I C Jalihapur Madhoganj

Patel S Inter CollegeMallawan

S D D Inter College Subhan Khera Behandar

J B V Gramin H S School Balamau Kachhauna

Vishala Devi I C Pawayan Itauja Bharawan

R P S K G H S S Devmanpur Goswa Mallawan

Mda Girls’ Inter College Madhoganj

Govt Girls’ Inter College Pihani

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Sambalpur, OdishaFrom 2014

Khetrajpur High School, Khetrajpur Sambalpur MPL

Lady Lewis Girls’ High School, Sambalpur, Sambalpur MPL

Girls’ High School, Budharaja Sambalpur MPL

Municipal High School, Sambalpur, Sambalpur MPL

Nrusingha Guru Town High School, Golebazar Sambalpur MPL

Budharaja High School, Sambalpur Sambalpur MPL

C S B Zilla School, Sambalpur, Sambalpur MPL

Sri Ganesh Girls’ High School, Dhanupali Sambalpur MPL

Govt. High School for the Blind, Burla NAC

Govt. Girls’ High School, Baliabandha Sambalpur MPL

Municipal Girls’ High School, Sambalpur Sambalpur MPL

S D S Municipal Girls’ High School, Sambalpur Sambalpur MPL

C S Colony High School, Sambalpur Sambalpur MPL

Hindi High School, Sambalpur Sambalpur MPL

Jyoti Vihar High School, Burla Burla NAC

Govt. Girls’ High School, Burla Burla NAC

G G High School, Hirakud Hirakud NAC

Hirakud High School, Hirakud Hirakud NAC

Panchayat Raj High School, Tampargarh Jujomura

Barabank High School, Barabank Rairakhol

G C High School, Rairakhol, Rairakhol NAC

Rani Annapurna Girls’ High School, Rairakhol Rairakhol NAC

S H N High School, Luhapank Rairakhol

Panchayat High School, Badabahal Rairakhol

Sundhimunda, Govt. (SSD) Girls’ High School Rairakhol

Kadligarh High School, Kadaligarh Rairakhol

Santhakavi Bhimabhoi High School, Kukudabahali Rairakhol

Sannuapada High School, Sannuapada Jamankira

Dinabandhu High School, Guchhura Kuchinda

Manohar High School, Kuntara Kuchinda

Shiba Bilash High School, Bankey Kuchinda

Tribhuban Govt. High School, Kalheipali Kuchinda

Bishnu Kumudini High School, (K) Jamankira Kuchinda

Govt. U G High School, Subarnapali Jamankira

Panchayat High School, Dhudipali Jamankira

Hiradhar Yubak Sangha High School, Chandanimal Kuchinda

T P High School, Tainsar Kuchinda

C.M.P High School, Khandokata Kuchinda

Gram Panchayat High School, Hadipali Kuchinda

Kuturachuan High School, Kuturachuan Kuchinda

Balram High School, Kusumi Kuchinda

Kudapada Gram Panchayat High School, Kudapada Kuchinda

Govt. High School, Badmundaloi Kuchinda

Rahas Bihari High School, Salebhadi Kuchinda

Laxmidhar High School, Routbahal Kuchinda

Panchayat High School, Paruabhadi Kuchinda

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Govt. (SSD) Girls’ High School, Ardabahal Kuchinda

Panchayat High School, Baurigoda Kuchinda

Bamra Girls’ High School, Bamra Bamara

Bamra High School, Bamra Bamara

Panchayat High School, Kutarimal Bamara

Shaktishree P S High School, Kechhupani Bamara

Nirmala Girls’ High School, Amali Khaman Bamara

Kabari Bahal G P High School,Kabari Bahal Bamara

Kesai Bahal P. High School, Kesaibahal Bamara

Govt. SSD Girls’ High School, Rabga Bamara

R Majhapara Mission High School, Rabga Majhapara Bamara

Govt. High School, Rangiatikira Bamara

Bhagirathi Vidyalaya, Bamra Bamara

Govt. Girls’ High School, Garposh Bamara

G P High School, Jarabaga Bamara

S C High School, Nuadihi Bamara

Panchayat Janata High School, Sagara Bamara

Garposh Panchayat High School,Garposh Bamara

Kinabaga Panchayat High School, Kinabaga Bamara

Govt. (SSD) High School, Tangarmunda Bamara

Panchayat High School, Pindapathar Bamara

Tamparkela Anchalik High School,Tamparkela Rengali

Govt. U G High School, Jayantapur Jujomura

Upgraded Govt. High School, Giripali Jujomura

Jagannath High School, Jhankarpali Maneswar

Laida Girls’ High School, Laida Rengali

D P A High School, Rengloi Rengali

Laida High School, Laida Rengali

Janmajaya Kalo High School, Kinaloi Rengali

Panchayat High School, Ghichamura Rengali

New Rampella High School, Rengali Rengali

Rengali Girls’ High School, Rengali Rengali

Govt.. U G High School, Lahamani,Jangla Rengali

Panchayat High School,Ramchandra Nagar Rengali

C G K High School, K Jhankarpali Rengali

Katarbaga High School, Katarbaga Rengali

B V S S High School, Khinda Rengali

Dharropani High School, Dharropani Rengali

Lapanga High School, Lapanga Rengali

Thelkoloi High School, Thelkoloi Rengali

Govt. High School, Mochibahal Rairakhol

Govt. U.G. High School, Satasama Rengali

S B H S, Brahmanipali Rengali

Badnuapada High School, Badnuapada Rairakhol

Charmal High School, Charmal Rairakhol

Govt. U G High School, Rengali Rengali

Jagannath High School, Badmal Rairakhol

Loknath Baba High School,Gargarbahal Rairakhol

Alasua Baba High School, Bansajal Rairakhol

G P High School, Tribanpur Rairakhol

Govt.. U G High School, Bharatapur Rairakhol

Andhari High School, Andhari Rairakhol

Govt.. U.G. High School,Gadloisingh, Jujomura

Jujomura High School, Jujomura

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Jujomura Girls’ High School, Jujomura, Jujomura

Nuhass Residential Sec School, Kayakud Jujomura

U G Govt. High School, Keshapali Jujomura

K G M N High School, Mahulpali Jujomura

Udit Pratap Singh High School, Chhamunda Jujomura

Nua Barangamal G P High School, Kulsar Jujomura

Badsahir High School, Badsahir Jujomura

Baham Adibasi High School, Baham Jujomura

Padhan Pali High School, Padhanpali Jujomura

V S S High School, Kabarapali Jujomura

Boxma High School, Boxma Kuchinda

Govt. High School, Kuchinda Kuchinda NAC

Govt. Girls’ High School, Kuchinda Kuchinda NAC

S N Sharma High School, Laida Guna Kuchinda

Bimbadhar High School, Bandhakani Bamara

Mahul Pali High School, Mahul Pali Bamara

Sukadev High School, Turei Bamara

B P A U V, Tangarani Kuchinda

Girls’ High School, Bhojpur Jamankira

Govt. U G High School, Shirid Kuchinda

Panchayat High School, Bhatpura Kuchinda

Budelkani High School, Budelkani Kuchinda

Fashimall High School, Gariabahal Kuchinda

Govt. (SSD) Girls’ High School, Fasimal Jamankira

Kenadhipa Panchayat High School, Kenadhipa Jamankira

Anchalik High School, Gulujipali Jamankira

Padmanav High School, Gunduruchuan Jamankira

Banadurga High School, Badrama Jamankira

Govt. High School (SSD), Sandhapathar Jamankira

Govt. U G High School, Tikiba Jamankira

Govt. U G High School, Sarada Jamankira

Panchayat High School, Jamankira Jamankira

Tikilipada High School, Tikilipada Jamankira

Anchalik High School, Dangarpara Jujomura

Viswa Seva H School of Introspection, Kulundi Jamankira

Indira Gandhi Anchalika High School, Mundhenpali Jamankira

Kharanmal Panchayat High Schoo Jamankira

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Kusuma Schools Par tnership Initiative Schools Hardoi, Uttar Pradesh

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• Functional computer laboratory

• Mobilised funding for solar-light from Minister of Parliament Local Area Development fund

• Tested safety of drinking water

• Renovated office and classrooms

• Book bank created with 48 sets of Class 9 and 10 textbooks for underprivileged students

• 162 fiction and non-fiction books added to school library

• Library teacher trained and a book catalogue created for school library

• Weekly library, science laboratory and computer laboratory periods in Class 9 and 10 timetables

• 6 Science kits added to science laboratory

• Students’ work displayed in classrooms

• School utilised Parent Teacher Association fund to recruit 2 community teachers

• 2 volunteer teachers taught 276 of the 414 class sessions that did not have a teacher

• Science and English teachers participated in Udbhav Teacher Professional Development Programme

• School Management and Development Committee, academic sub-committee and building sub-committee are in place

Location: Tandiyawan, HardoiPrincipal: Mr. R.K. RaoClass 8: 70 students Class 9: 286 students Class 10: 338 students Class 10 pass rate: 52%Teachers : 5 in post, 8 vacancies Girl to Boy ratio is 1:2 Teacher Student Ratio is 1:125Classroom to student ratio is 1:621 computer laboratory 1 library room 3 functional toilets Funding: Government 89% Kusuma 6%

Other sources 5%

School Profile

Government Inter College, Tandiyawan

2013 - 2014

“With Kusuma Foundation’s support our school has chairs for students in classrooms. The school has obtained funds from the parent teacher association to buy furniture for rest of the classrooms. Our school is working hard to improve the learning environment for students and obtain the best results”

Mr. R. K. Rao, Principal

Key achievements

162 books provided to school library

6 science kits added to laboratory

276 classes taught by 2 volunteer teachers

48 sets of textbooks available in school book bank

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“Kusuma has revived our science classrooms and library by providing new equipment and latest books. The teacher training has also improved teaching and learning practices in the classroom”

Mr. Siyaram Nirmal, Principal

• Generator procured using the prize money from Kusuma School and Teacher awards

• Classrooms, science laboratory and library received uninterrupted power supply from the generator


• Building white-washed using Parent Teacher Association funds

• Concrete boundary wall built making the school safer for students


• 30 underprivileged students from Class 9 and 10 provided with textbooks from book bank







Location: Hardoi city, Sursa, HardoiPrincipal: Mr. Siya Ram NirmalClass 8: 87 studentsClass 9: 368 studentsClass 10: 295 studentsClass 10 pass rate: 72%Teachers: 21 in post, 5 vacancies Teacher Student Ratio is 1:31Classroom to student ratio is 1:661 computer laboratory 1 library room 2 science laboratories 2 functional toilets Funding: Government 98% Kusuma 1% Other sources 1%

School Profile

Government Inter College, Hardoi

2013 - 2014

1 generator provides power to classrooms, laboratory and library


324 books provided to library

30 students received textbooks from school book bank


Key achievements

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• Generator provided to power laboratory, library and classrooms

• Functional computer and science laboratory



• 51 underprivileged students of Class 9 and 10 provided with textbooks from book bank



• Weekly library, science laboratory and computer laboratory periods in Classes 9 and 10 timetables




“Practical science classes using Science kits, the school, furniture supplied by Kusuma and teacher capacity building has positively impacted upon classroom teaching and learning practices”

Ms. Asha Kanaujiya, Principal

“The new books provided by Kusuma are very informative. I enjoy spending time in the library reading ”

Ms. Nidhi, Class 10 student

Location: Hardoi, Sursa, Hardoi

Principal: Ms. Asha Kanaujiya

Class 9: 34 students


Class 10 pass rate: 83%

Teachers: 7 in post, 1 vacancy

Teacher Student Ratio is 1:38

Classroom to student ratio is 1:66

1 computer laboratory

1 library room

4 functional toilets

Funding: Government 97% Kusuma 2%

Other sources 1%

School Profile

Government Girls’ Inter College, Hardoi

2013 - 2014


324 books provided to Library

6 Science kits added to Laboratory

Key achievements

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“The school has not had an electricity connection for a long time. Kusuma Foundation’s support enabled us to obtain a new electricity connection and improve teaching and learning”

Ms. Vandana Badhval, Principal

• Applied for a new electricity connection



• Functional computer and science laboratories


• Library teacher trained and book catalogue created for school library




• School Management and Development Committee, Academic sub-committee and Building sub-committee are in place

Location: Bilagram, Hardoi

Principal: Ms. Vandana Badhval





Teachers : 7 in post, 3 vacancies






School Profile

Government Girls’ Inter College, Bilagram

2013 - 2014



6 Science kits added to Laboratory

Key achievements

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“The science teacher and I received training as part of the Teacher Professional Development programme. It helped us improve our teaching techniques. As resource group members, we feel very excited to help our peers improve their teaching practice as well”

Ms. Satakshi Misra, Principal







• Library teacher trained by Kusuma and a book catalogue created in the library

• Weekly library, science and computer laboratory periods added to Class 9 and 10 timetables





Location : Todarpur, Hardoi

Principal: Ms. Satakshi Misra




Teachers: 2 in post, 6 vacancies






Other sources 1%

School Profile

Government Girls’ Inter College, Todarpur

2013 - 2014





Key achievements

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“Our school has benefitted from its partnership with Kusuma. Following our teachers’ participation in professional development training, teacher-student interaction has improved”

Ms. Manju Rao, Principal


• Display boards installed in classrooms and students work displayed


• 32 underprivileged Class 9 and 10 students provided with textbooks from book bank




• 3 community teachers supported by Parent Teachers Association



Location: Pali, Bharkhani, Hardoi

Principal: Ms. Manju Rao











Other sources 1%

School Profile

Government Girls’ Inter College, Pali

2013 - 2014





Key achievements

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“There used to only be 1 toilet with running water. I had to wait in a long queue to use the toilet. Now there are 5 toilet cubicles with running water which is a great relief for us”

Ms. Afreen Fatima, Class 9 student


• 90 desks and benches provided to Class 9 and 10 students

• 5 toilet cubicles have running water


• Building white-washed using Parent Teacher Association funds




• Library teacher trained by Kusuma and a book catalogue created for school library





Location: Sandila, Hardoi

Principal: Ms. Chitra Sonkar









1 library room


Funding : Government 96% Kusuma 4%

School Profile

Government Girls’ Inter College, Sandila

2013 - 2014






Key achievements

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• Clean drinking water system installed

• Mobilised funds from local Panchayat for building a link road to the school







“The orientation of school management and development committee members by the Kusuma Foundation helped our school to obtain funds from the local Panchayat for construction of a link-road and a (deep-bored) hand-pump”

Mr. V.N. Mishra, Principal

Location: Saripur Chhachheta, Tadiyawan, Hardoi

Principal: Mr. V.N. Mishra





Girl to Boy ratio is 3:2




1 library room


Funding: Government 93% Kusuma 3.5%

Other sources 3.5%

School Profile

Govt Higher Secondary School, Saripur Chhachheta

2013 - 2014


1 generator Provides power to Classroom, laboratory and

Library



Key achievements

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“It used to be a major task for the students and staff to reach schools during the rainy season in the absence of a road to school. Kusuma has supported us to construct a road for the school by working with the local Panchayat. Now it is much easier to reach school”

Ms. Veena Nagpal, Principal (Retired)


• 2 computers added to school computer laboratory










Location: Hariyawan, Hardoi

Principal: Ms. Swati Srivastav











Other sources 3%

School Profile

Govt Higher Secondary School, Gopamau

2013 - 2014



Two computers provided



Key achievements

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• Library teacher trained and a book catalogue created in the school library




• 1 volunteer teacher taught 92 of the 92 class sessions that did not have a teacher


Location: Andhara, Hardoi

Principal: Mr. Shri Ram Awasthi

Class 9: 2 students




Girl to Boy ratio is 1: 1






School Profile

Govt Higher Secondary School, Andharra

2013 - 2014

“Parents used to hesitate to enrol their children in the school with only 3 teachers in post. The Kusuma Foundation’s support through volunteer teachers has re-gained communities hopes that the school can provide quality education. We are expecting higher number of students to enrol in Class 9 in the next academic year”

Mr. Shri Ram Awasthi, Principal


92 classes taught by a volunteer teacher




Key achievements

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• Book bank created with 24 sets of Classes 9 and 10 textbooks for underprivileged students







Location: Bawan, Hardoi

Principal: Dr. Meena Pandey











School Profile

Govt Higher Secondary School, Sakra

2013 - 2014

“Volunteer teachers have positively impacted on pupil attendance and performance in class 10 board examinations”

Dr. Meena Pandey, Principal





Key achievements

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“The community’s outlook towards the school is changing, parents are feeling confident about the learning environment of the school. As a result, the enrolment in Class 9 is higher than last year. The Kusuma Foundation’s support for school development has been very important”

Mr. Ram Naresh Kannaujiya, Principal


• Book bank created with 24 sets of Class 9 and 10 textbooks for under privileged students








Location: Behlolpur, Behandar, Hardoi

Principal: Mr. R.N. Kannaujiya







1 functional toilet


School Profile

Govt Higher Secondary School, Behlolpur

2013 - 2014

Key achievements





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“My father could not afford to buy school textbooks for me. The textbooks provided through the school book-bank is a great help to me. I will work hard and hope to achieve good grades this year”

Ms. Anjula Agnihotri, Class 10 student





• Library teacher trained by Kusuma and a book catalogue created for school library







Location: Baheriya, Bharawan, Hardoi

Principal: Ms. Rajeshwari Mahaur



Class 10 pass rate: 41.5%





1 functional toilet


School Profile

Govt Higher Secondary School, Baheriya

2013 - 2014

Key achievements





52

“Once the new school building is completed, classes can be organised in a more systematic way. Science kits and books provided by Kusuma are really helpful for organising hands-on-activities and improving reading habits amongst students”

Mr. Ram Gupta, Principal

• Construction of new school building in progress




• Library teacher trained and a book catalogue created in school library






Location: Jamo, Sandila, Hardoi

Principal: Mr. Ram Gupta








1 functional toilet


School Profile

Govt Higher Secondary School, Jamo

2013 - 2014

Key achievements





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“The science kits provided by the Kusuma Foundation are very useful in demonstrating scientific concepts. Students are using the laboratory equipment with great enthusiasm”

Ms. Nilu Sharma, Principal





• Weekly library, science laboratory and computer laboratory periods in Classes 9 and 10 timetables




Location: Raura, Sandi, Hardoi

Principal : Ms. Nilu Sharma




Girl: Boy 1:1 students

Teachers: I in post, 7 vacancies



1 functional toilet


School Profile

Govt Higher Secondary School, Raura

2013 - 2014




Key achievements

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“During the last three months of the academic year 2013-14, a volunteer teacher helped students to complete important topics related to the syllabus. This helped students score better in Class 10 annual board examinations”

Mr. Nar Singh Somvanshi, Principal

• 2 portable blackboards added









Location: Manikpur, Block: Pihani, Hardoi

Principal: Mr. Nar Singh Somvanshi








1 functional toilet


School Profile

Govt Higher Secondary School, Manikpur

2013 - 2014


2 portable blackboards provided



Key achievements

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“The schools’ partnership with Kusuma Foundation is very beneficial for the school and as a result we are beginning to see positive results. There is a considerable improvement in the pass percentage from last academic year, 83% of students have passed the Class 10 annual board examination in 2013-2014”

Mr. Jay Shankar Mishra, Principal










Location: Majhila, Block: Todarpur, Hardoi

Principal: Mr. Jay Shankar Mishra








1 functional toilet


School Profile

Govt Higher Secondary School, Majhila

2013 - 2014

Key achievements





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“70% of students passed the Class 10 annual board examinations. Active support to students by volunteer teachers provided by Kusuma helped make this possible”

Ms. Shail Kumari, Principal




• Library teacher trained and a book catalogue created for the school library






Location: Bharkhani, Block: Bharhani, Hardoi

Principal: Ms. Shail Kumari







Class 10 Pass percentage: 70%

1 functional toilet

Funding : Government 98% Kusuma 2%

School Profile

Upgraded Primary School, Bharkhani

2013 - 2014

Key achievements





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“In 2013-14 Class 10 board examinations, a student scored 89% in English. This is a record in our Gram-Panchayat. The volunteer teacher has played a critical role to our students’ success”

Ms. Karuna Mishra, Principal










Location: Udharanpur, Sahabad, Hardoi

Principal: Ms. Karuna Mishra








1 functional toilet


School Profile

Govt Higher Secondary School, Udharanpur

2013 - 2014

Key achievements





58

“Students are very excited to read new books and participate in practical science experiments. Incentives such as these are important in improving teaching and learning in the classroom”

Mr. Mahesh Chandra Srivastava, Principal










Location: Rahula, Block: Bilgram, Hardoi

Principal: Mr. M.C. Srivastava








1 functional toilet


School Profile

Govt Higher Secondary School, Rahula

2013 - 2014

Key achievements





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• School management raised external funds for classroom renovations









“The Kusuma Foundation’s support in providing teacher training and volunteer teachers is highly appreciated. This has helped strengthen educational outcomes”

Mr. Vishram Singh, Principal

Location: Majhiya, Hariyawan, Hardoi

Principal: Mr. Vishram Singh












Other sources 3%

School Profile

Sudarsan Siksha Sadan, Majhiya

2013 - 2014




Key achievements

60

“After Kusuma Foundation’s intervention our school library and science laboratory were reactivated and students are taking full benefit of that.”

Mr. Birendra Kumar, Principal

Location: Thamarwa, Block: Hariyawan, HardoiPrincipal: Mr. Birendra KumarClass 8: 110 students Class 9: 139 students Class 10: 139 students Class 10 pass rate: 48%Teachers: 4 in post, 2 contractual and 3 vacancies Teacher Student Ratio is 1:69Classroom to student ratio is 1:701 computer laboratory1 library room1 science laboratory2 functional toiletsFunding: Government 93% Kusuma 5% Other sources 2%

School Profile






• School library subscribes to daily newspapers for children


• Weekly library, science and computer laboratory periods in Class 9 and 10 timetables

• Appointed 2 contractual teachers using Parent Teacher Association fund




Key achievements

Adarsh Inter College, Thamarwa

2013 - 2014

Key achievements




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• School management funds used to connect water supply to toilets










“Our school is government-aided which means the government only provides teachers’ salaries. Kusuma’s intervention in providing facilities in the schools and at the same time developing the capacity of our teachers is much appreciated. Our school looks forward to a future of growth and development”

Dr. M. L. Pal, Principal

Location: Sandi, Hardoi

Principal: Dr. M.L. Pal



Class 10: 1 59 students


Teachers : 10 in post, 1 vacancy

Girl to Boy ratio is 1:2.5





Other sources 7%

School Profile

Shri. Dwarikadhis Ucchatar Madhimik Vidyalaya, Sandi

2013 - 2014

Key achievements



1 generator provides power to classrooms, laboratory and

library


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Location: Pokhri, Bawan, Hardoi

Principal: Mr. Shailendra Dubey










1 library room



School Profile

Key achievements

Chandra Devi Siksha Niketan, Pokhri

2013 - 2014

“We are very excited by our partnership with Kusuma. It has made our library a vibrant resource centre for students and teachers”

Mr. Shailendra Dubey, Principal







• Library teacher trained by Kusuma and created a book catalogue for school library





Key achievements

18 students recieved textbooks from school book bank


162 books provided to Library

63

“The Kusuma Foundation has strengthened our school library and science laboratories and we have now initiated practical science classes regularly. I am sure this will help in developing students’ knowledge of science”

Mr. Radhey Shyam Singh, Principal












Location: Sandi, HardoiPrincipal: Mr. Radhey Shyam SinghClass 8: 115 students Class 9: 269 students Class 10: 272 students Class 10 pass rate: 60%Teachers: 17 in post, 20 vacancies Girl to Boy ratio is: 1:2 Teacher Student Ratio is 1:32Classroom to student ratio is 1:601 computer laboratory 1 library room 2 functional toiletsFunding: Government 97% Kusuma 2% Other sources 1%

School Profile

Shri. Dev Darbar Ashram Inter College, Sandi

2013 - 2014

Key achievements





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Kusuma Schools Par tnership Initiative Schools Sambalpur, Odisha

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“Class 10 students of my school are preparing themselves for inter school volley ball competition using sports material provided by Kusuma Foundation”

Mrs. Bidyutbala Das, Physical Education Teacher


• Electric lights provided to 3 classrooms and an office

• 2 Cupboards for storage of teaching and learning material and 1 Almirah for storing library books

• Sports materials provided


• Water filter system installed





• Weekly library, science laboratory and computer laboratory periods created in Class 9 and 10 timetables

• Science models provided to teachers to explain concepts

• 844 remedial class sessions conducted for Mathematics and English

Location: Dhankauda, Sambalpur

Head Teacher: Mrs. Bijaya Thakur









1 functional toilet


Other sources 4%

School Profile

A. Katapali High School

2013 - 2014

Key achievements


33 students received textbooks from school

book bank


66

“For the first time in my school life, I have desk and bench to sit and work on. I feel very proud of myself”

A class 10 student


• Successfully applied for a new electricity connection

• Electrical wiring for all classrooms and office rooms completed

• 14 Lights and 7 Celling fans provided for 3 classrooms and an office











Head Teacher: Mr. Basudev Pasayat









No functional toilet


School Profile

Govt. UG High School, Gormunda

2013 - 2014

Key achievements



126 students attended remedial classes


42 students received textbooks from

school book bank

67



• 16 lights and 6 celling fans provided for 2 classrooms and an office












Head Teacher: Mr. Upendra Karmi









1 functional toilet


Other sources 4%

School Profile

Panchayat High School, Goshala

2013 - 2014

“Teacher volunteers from Kusuma teach us in an interactive way; making it very easy for us to understand”

Ms. Mami Pradhan, class 10 student

Key achievements





book bank


68




• 14 lights provided to 3 classrooms and an office

• Open well covered












Head Teacher: Dr. Satyabrata Kar








1 Science laboratory

1 functional toilet

Funding: Government 68% Kusuma16%

Other sources 16%

School Profile

Talab High School, Talab

2013 - 2014

“The school has aimed to utilise all teaching learning materials and library resources provided by kusuma to improve class 10 academic results in future”

Dr. Satyabrata Kar, Head Teacher

Key achievements





school book bank


69


• 16 light bulbs and 8 celling fans provided for 3 classrooms and an office

• School boundary wall renovated

• Additional classroom construction in progress










• 844 remedial class sessions were conducted for Mathematics and English



Head Teacher: Mrs. Nandini Panigrahi










Other sources 25%

School Profile

Sason High School, Sason

2013 - 2014

“Our classrooms were dark and had no electric bulbs. After Kusuma provided bulbs, our classrooms are well lit and we do not have to struggle reading and writing in poor light”

Ms. Bandana Naik, class 9 student

Key achievements






book bank

70

“We are very happy playing carom at school. Earlier there was no sports equipment in our school. Thanks to Kusuma Foundation for providing sports items to our school”

A class 9 girl student


• 2 Computers added to computer laboratory

• New building constructed for Computer laboratory

• 10 lights and 6 celling fans installed in the classrooms

• Sports materials provided to school






• Weekly library and science laboratory periods in Class 9 and 10 timetables





Head Teacher: Mr. Suresh Chandra Sahu




Teachers: 8 in post, No vacancy






Other sources 7%

School Profile

Sumati Behera High School

2013 - 2014

Key achievements





book bank


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“ I have attended a Basic Computer course at Kusuma Resource Centre and I enjoyed learning to operate the computer. During computer period at school, I practice MS Word, Power Point and Internet browsing. You know, I have my own E-mail ID now!”

Mr. Khirbadhi Sahu, class 9 student














Head Teacher: Mr. Dhanpati Mohapatra


Class 10 : 211 students








Other sources 13%

School Profile

Key achievements

Kainsir High School, Kainsir

2013 - 2014





book bank


72

“I attended a Basic Computer class at Kusuma Resource Centre. It was really very interesting. I learned about different parts of computer system. Now I can use the internet and also type to create my projects”

Mr. Tarini Sund, class 10 student


• 12 Lights installed in classrooms

• 3 Storage cupboards provided for teaching and learning material and library books











Location: Maneswar, Sambalpur

Head Teacher: Mrs. Sarojini Purohit









Other sources 1%

School Profile

Govt. Upgraded High School, Khandual

2013 - 2014

Key achievements






book bank

73

“We could not use our toilets because they were unclean and had no provision for water. After receiving toilet consumables from Kusuma Foundation now we can use the toilet during school hour”

A class 9 girl student


• 12 Lights and 10 Celling fans provided for classrooms and offices

• Concrete boundary wall built making the premises safe for students










Location: Maneswar, SambalpurHead Teacher: Mr. F.M. PradhanClass 8: 49 studentsClass 9: 82 students Class 10: 117 studentsClass 10 pass rate: 86%Teachers: 7 in post, 2 vacancies Teacher Student Ratio is 1:28Classroom to student ratio is 1:991 computer laboratory1 science laboratory1 library room2 functional toiletsFunding: Government 94% Kusuma 5% Other sources 1%

School Profile

Gokulananda Government High School, Batemura

2013 - 2014

Key achievements



book bank


1 generator provides power to classrooms, laboratory

and library

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“Science lessons became easy for me once I started conducting science experiments during practical period”

Ms. Jyotismita Gartia, class 10 student


• Lights and celling fans provided for 4 Class 9 and10 classrooms

• 2 classroom roofs repaired

• Piped water connection supplied providing drinking water and running water to toilets











Head Teacher: Mr. K.C. Pradhan








1 science laboratory



Other sources 7%

School Profile

Anchalik High School, Tabala

2013 - 2014

Key achievements





book bank


75

“Our school had no computer facility and no computer class arranged for us. Kusuma Foundation provided two computers to our school. The last period of our timetable is now dedicated for computer class. It is exciting to learn how to operate a computer!”

Ms. Indrani Behera, class 10 student

“Previously there was no library facility in our school. Through Kusuma Foundation we have got a number of books. I have started reading books like the autobiography of a freedom fighter, fables, Odia novels and English grammar books. Thanks to Ksusuma!”

Ms. Chitranjali Mahapatra, class 10 student


• 2 computers installed in the computer laboratory

• 3 celling fans and 10 lights installed in the classrooms












Head Teacher: Mr. Dillip Kumar Podh










School Profile

Sahaspur High School

2013 - 2014

Key achievements






book bank

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“The school has a first aid box for the first time. Kusuma Foundation provided this to us. We can now address minor medical emergencies, which happens quite frequently during Physical education and sports activities. I am really happy and relieved!”

Mr. Tribikram Rana, Physical Education Teacher




• New school building construction in progress











Head Teacher: Mr. Arakhita Mallick











School Profile

Govt. Upgraded High School, Mahulpali

2013 - 2014

Key achievements





book bank


77

“Our school didn’t have first aid box and sports materials for the students, so we could not organise sports activity regularly. After we received first aid box and sports materials from Kusuma, I have observed that more students are participating in co-curricular activities every week. This helps them stay fit and focus better than before”

Mr. Prasanna Jena, Physical Education Teacher



• Classroom and office room floor area repaired










Location: Maneswar, SambalpurHead Teacher: Mr. Chitaranjan PradhanClass 8: 43 studentsClass 9: 63 studentsClass 10: 80 studentsClass 10 pass rate: 56%Teachers: 6 in post, 5 vacancies Teacher Student Ratio is 1:24Classroom to student ratio is 1:711 computer laboratory1 library room1 science laboratorye1 functional toiletsFunding: Government 91% Kusuma 5% Other sources 4%

School Profile

Parmanpur Boys’ High School

2013 - 2014

Key achievements





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“I have regularly attended remedial classes provided by Kusuma Foundation. It helped me improve my performance in English.”

Ms. Syanjali Rana, class 9 student



• 130 pairs of new desks and benches used by Class 9 and 10 students

• Light bulbs and celling fans installed in Class 9 and 10 classrooms



• 26 underprivileged students of Class 9 and 10 received textbooks from the book bank









Head Teacher: Mr. Anirudha Biswal









1 Computer laboratory



School Profile

Govt. Upgraded High School, Panchput

2013 - 2014

Key achievements





book bank


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“I participated in the library management training programme and now I am able to catalogue the library books. It was very helpful to keep record of books in the library”

Library in charge, Mr. Suresh Chandra Nath


• Concrete boundary wall constructed

• 2 toilet doors installed






• Weekly library, science laboratory and computer laboratory periods scheduled in Class 9 and 10 timetables





Head Teacher: Mrs. Sushama Nayak












School Profile

Parmanpur Girls’ High School

2013 - 2014

Key achievements




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• Piped water supplied to the school









• Sanskrit teacher from the community appointed to support lessons




Head Teacher: Mr. Satya Narayan Panda












School Profile

Mura High School, Mura

2013 - 2014

“After the appointment of Volunteer teachers, the students of class 9 and 10 are now attending classes regularly. This is one of the most valuable support provided by Kusuma to this school”

Mr. Satrughan Pradhan, Member of School Management and Development Committee

Key achievements



school book bank



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“The remedial classes supported by Kusuma Foundation helped students perform better in class 10 board examination. Our performance in the board examinations this year has been impressive”

Mr. Sudhansu Sekhar Hota, Head Teacher













Head Teacher: Mr. Sudhansu Sekhar Hota












Other sources 1%

School Profile

Maneswar High School

2013 - 2014

Key achievements





book bank


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“Learning science is difficult. Using the microscope provided by Kusuma, for the first time I saw a real cell. It made my understanding about cells much clearer. I can even complete detailed drawing of cell without referring to text book”

Ms. Manasi Biswal, class 10 student



• 16 lights and 10 celling fans provided to 3 classrooms and an office












Location: Naktideul, Sambalpur

Head Teacher: Mr. Darshani Sandha









1 functional toilet


School Profile

Kisinda High School

2013 - 2014

Key achievements





book bank


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“Our school has now an active library. I love reading the new books we received from Kusuma. Books on general knowledge and science concepts are my favourite”

Mr. Swabhiman Biswal, class 10 student


• 2 cupboards provided for storage of science equipment

• Library room constructed

• 15 pairs of desks and benches provided for seating students in classrooms

• Light bulbs and celling fans installed in Class 9 and 10 classrooms









• 840 remedial classroom sessions conducted for Mathematics and English



Head Teacher: Mr. Lokanath Pradhan









1 functional toilet


School Profile

Sarapali High School

2013 - 2014

Key achievements





book bank


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“The textbooks provided by Kusuma to start the book bank in school have benefitted poor students. Every year we will collect books from students to increase the number of books available in the book bank”

Mr. Sambaru Behera, Head Teacher


• 10 Lights and 14 Celling fans provided for classrooms and offices

• 2 cupboards for storage of teaching and learning material and 2 Almirahs for storing library books












Head Teacher: Mr.Sambaru Behera









No functional toilet


Other sources 2%

School Profile

Ghosaramal High School, Ghosaramal

2013 - 2014

Key achievements





book bank


85

“ I am excited to learn to operate a computer. Earlier I had only seen a computer at one of my relative’s house. Since then I have been very curious about this machine. I don’t miss the weekly computer class at school, after Kusuma Foundation provided two computers ”

Mr. Soumya Ranjan Satpathy, class 9 student

• Generator provided to power laboratory and computers

• Parent Teacher Association leveraged funds to manage the generator

• Desks and benches provided for all Class 10 students








Head Teacher: Mr. Amiya Kumar Behera









No toilets


School Profile

Saleibhata High School

2013 - 2014

Key achievements





book bank


86

“I started the group work method during my English class because Kusuma Foundation informed me about its benefits. I witnessed that students participated in the group activities with enthusiasm and learned faster”

Mr. Nityananda Behera, Trained Graduate Teacher, Arts


• 12 lights and 6 celling fans provided for classrooms and offices

• Regular power connection obtained and electrical wiring for classrooms and offices completed












Head Teacher: Mr. Reboti Mohan Dalbehera












School Profile

PM High School, Jagannath Prasad

2013 - 2014

Key achievements






book bank

87

“Kusuma Foundation provided us resources for the library and also trained me on managing library activities. I pledge to make my school library an active learning centre for students”

Sri Prasanta Kumar Mishra, Library incharge


• 12 lights and 10 celling fans provided for classrooms and offices

• 2 additional classrooms built













Head Teacher: Mr. Jaya Krushna Dehury








1 functional toilet


Other sources 28%

School Profile

SSD Govt. High School, Girishchandrapur

2013 - 2014

Key achievements





book bank


88

“Being a block grant school we do not receive desks and benches from the government. It used to be very inconvenient for us to sit on the floor, especially when it gets wet during rainy season. After receiving desks and benches from Kusuma Foundation we are able to sit and read comfortably in the classroom”

Mr. Sraban Majhi, class 9 student



• 2 computers and furniture added to Class 9 and 10 computer laboratory

• 14 pairs of desks and benches provided for Class 9 and 10











Head Teacher: Mr. Kailash Sahu











School Profile

Jamujori High School

2013 - 2014

Key achievements






school book bank

89













“I used to feel nervous working on the blackboard. I started using the blackboard when my class teacher encouraged me. Now I feel confident and understand concepts better”

Mr. Debasis Behera, class 10 student


Head Teacher: Mr. Chintamani Patel










Other sources 28%

School Profile

Gogua High School, Gogua

2013 - 2014

Key achievements





book bank


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Kusuma Ratna Fellowship Programme Odisha

Cohort One Bachelor of TechnologyMs. Narendra ChhatriyaMr. Prachishree PandaMr. Prateek PandaMs. Puja AgrawalMs. Lingaraj DhalMr. Lukesh MahapatraMr. Siddhant SahuMr. Somnath DashMr. Sovan ku Pradhan

Bachelor of ScienceMr. Debashis RanaMr. Dubaraj SahuMr. Dushmanta KharselMs. Harapriya RathaMr. Rajat NayakMr. Satyajit SahooMr. Subrat Ku GartiaMr. Sumit Ku Dash Mr. Deepak Mishra

Bachelor of ArtsMs. Aparna PattnaikMs. Binodini OramMs. Reshmarani NagMs. Rimarani PandaMr. Rinki PrasadMs. Rupa Oram

Bachelor of CommerceMs. Chinmayee BarikMs. Jyotirmayee SharmaMr. Ravi Ku SahooMr. Sambhu NaikMr. Tapas Ku Pasayat

Occupational TherapyMr. Bhawanisankar Dhal

Diploma in Agro-PolytechnicMr. Lisa Sahu

Diploma in MiningMr. Rajat Mishra

Teacher TrainingMr. Sujit Kumar Pradhan

Cohort TwoBachelor of ArtsMs. Bandana KuanarMs. Manisha MishraMs. Rima PradhanMs. Sasmita SahuMs. Sibani PradhanMr. Sudharma PandaMs. Truptimayee Naik Bachelor of TechnologyMr. Abhishek SharmaMr. Amit Kumar Dash Mr. Anesh MishraMr. Bishal NaikMr. Champak Kumar Nayak

Kusuma Fellows

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Mr. Debashish SahuMr. Debasis PandaMr. Lalamani SahuMr. Manish Kumar MaharanaMr. Prabhudatta PandaMr. Prabin Kumar SahuMr. Rabi KumbharMs. Supriti Padhan

Bachelor of ScienceMr. Abhilas Barapanda Mr. Ajit kumar Chhuria Mr. Alin Patel Ms. Ankita DashMr. Antaryami KarnaMs. Deepanjali MajhiMr. G. SiwanagendraMs. Geetanjali RohidasMr. Jogindra NaikMs. Manisa Naik Ms. Nikita SahuMs. Ritu MohanaMr. Rosan Kumar NaikMr. Rupesh Kumar SahuMr. Sachin BabooMr. Sibanam Sahu

Mr. Sushil PradhanMr. Syed Nikhat Ahammad

Bachelor of CommerceMs. Jhumur MukharjeeMs. Mamata BarikMs. Priyanka BeheraMs. Santosini SinghMr. Suraj Tandi

Bachelor of Homeopathy Medical ScienceMr. Suman Deep

Diploma in Mechanical EngineeringMr. Ashis Mahato

Teacher TrainingMs. Banabasi Podha

Cohort ThreeBachelor of TechnologyMr. Asim Kumar SathuaMr. Bisal SinghMr. Bikash ku Nayak

Mr. Biswajyoti DashMr. Dhanamali MahanandMr. Gyana Ranjan GoudaMr. Karan Kumar GuruMs. Rajashree NayakMr. Samar Pratap Nayak Mr. Snehasis DasMr. Srabana Kumar Nath Ms. Subhasmita Alisha NathMr. Tikeswar DoraMr. Tushar Ranjan Behera

Bachelor of MedicineMr. Amit Ku Sahu

Teacher TrainingMs. Jasmita SahuMs. Nagma BanoMr. Surendra RohidasMr. Uttirna Behera

Diploma in Electronics and Tele CommunicationMr. Aakash Kumar Pagad Ms. Pravati Pradhan

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Diploma in Electrical Engineering Mr. Biswanath Sabat

Diploma in Mechanical Engineering Mr. Manas Ku PatraMr. Utkal Gourav Behera

Bachelor of ScienceMr. Aakash Patel Mr. Aditya PradhanMr. Akash Kumar BhoiMr. Amit GhadeiMr. Ashish Kumar PandaMr. Bideshi Majhi Ms. Bijayata PandaMr. Gopal BarikMs. Jharana Pradhan Ms. Jyotirmayee BarikMs. Mamata NayakMr. Manish Kumar Sahu (A)Mr. Manish Kumar Sahu (B)Mr. Monoranjan KhamariMs. Mousumi PatelMr. Nihar Ranjan BeheraMr. P. Saroj Ku PatraMs. Pritishree PanigrahiMs. Priya SharmaMr. Rashmi Ranjan DashMr. Rajat Kumar PandaMs. Renuka PradhanMs. Rinku PatelMr. Samprit Shovan Mishra Ms. Sandhya PadhanMr. Saumya Ranjan SahuMs. Shrabani ParidaMs. Sini PatelMr. Soumyakanta SahooMs. Supriya BarikMs. Supriya SahuMr. Suraj Ku HotaMs. Sutismita PandaMr. Abhilash Panda

Bachelor of CommerceMr. Akash AgrawalMr. Ashish Kumar GuptaMs. Gulapsa BegumMs. Padmini BeheraMr. Shasanka MaharanaMr. Shrabana Kumar Naik Bachelor of ArtsMs. Ankita PatraMs. Jharana MundaMr. Krupa Sindhu BiswalMs. Manasee PadhanMr. Nabin PradhanMr. Nutan SatpathyMs. Sanjukta MuduliMr. Subham SuklaMr. Suraj BadhaiMs. Sushri Sukanya DashMs. Susmita Nayak

Bachelor of Business AdministrationMr. Amiya Amitaksha BastiaMr. Dibyasawroop Panigrahi

Auxiliary Nurse Midwifery TrainingMs. Rakhi Panda

Diploma in Medical Laboratory TechnologyMs. Sanjana Bisoi

Cohort FourDiploma in Electrical EngineeringMs. Kajal PattnaikMr. Raju Prasad

Diploma in Mechanical EngineeringMs. Neelam MaharanaMr. Tuhini Kanta Raul

Bachelor of TechnologyMr. Alok PrdhanMr. Ananta Udaya Mantry Mr. Atul Kumar AgrawalMs. Bijaylaxmi BaralMr. Darshna Kumar PurohitMs. Gomati RohidasMs. Khusbu PatelMr. Naresh Kumar SarangiMr. Parmeswar Kisan Mr. Pravat UrmaMr. Ranjit Kumar SahuMs. Rasmita Samant SinharaMr. Rushav BiswalMs. Somiya Sucharita NayakMr. Souren Ku SahooMr. Subhasish SarangiMr. Subrat Kumar Nayak Bachelor of CommerceMr. Abhishek Panda Mr. Bikrant SharmaMr. Dheerendra BiswalMr. Jitu MeherMs. Kalpana RajakMr. Krishnakanta SahooMs. Riya AgrwalMs. Shanti MeherMs. Swayamprabha PanigrahiMr. Udit Kumar SahuMr. Yogesh Kumar Sarda

Bachelor of ArtsMr. Aswini MahanandaMs. Banita PradhanMs. Mansi NayakMs. Mohini BadhaiMs. Prabhati DashMs. R. Ramya KrishnaMs. Subhashri MahaptraMr. Sunil Kumar Padhan

Teacher TrainingMs. Jasmin Behera

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Bachelor of MedicineMs. Snigdha Patel

Industrial Training InstituteMr. Ayusman Nath

Bachelor of ScienceMr. Subala PadhanMr. Abhijit Nayak Mr. Amit MeherMr. Amit Ranjan DashMs. Amrita TripathyMr. Anish SahuMr. Ayush AgrawalMs. Barsha Rani GhoshMr. Debajyoti PattanaikMr. Delandri MajhiMr. Devid PatelMs. Divyadarshini SahuMr. Gourav Krishna AgrawalMr. Gourav Kumar PandaMr. Jadab Kumar SahuMs.Jayashree JhankarMs. Jharana BarikMs. Julie PaleiMs. Jyotirmayee BhoiMr. Khiteswar BarikMs.Laxmipriya MajhiMr. Lingraj BeheraMs. Lopamudra PradhanMs. Madhusmita PradhanMs. Mama MadhusmitaMahakulMr. Manas Kumar PradhanMr. Nirmal DarjeeMs. Pooja RoutMr. Prabhudayal PanigrahiMr. Prabin Kumar SahuMs. Priyadarsini PanigrahiMs. Priyanka MishraMr. Priyaranjan KarMs. Rachayita Pradhan Ms. Rachita MohapatraMr. Rakesh Kumar MeherMr. Ranjan Kumar SahuMr. Ranjan Pati

Ms. Reema KarselMr. Ricon PatelMs. Saloni DashMr. Sangram ChoudharyMs. Sushrita SahooMs. Sasmita SahuMr. Sikan PradhanMr. Subash Chandra BarikMs. Subhashree SahooMr. Sudipta Maharana

Post Graduate Diploma in Computer ApplicationMs. Beenapani Pradhan

Cohort FiveBachelor of TechnologyMr. Rahul PandeyMs. Suprabha Kar

Intermediate ScienceMr. Abhisek MaharanaMr. Akash DebtaMr. Amaresh PradhanMr. Ankit PaswanMs. Ankita ParidaMr. Avinash Thakur Ms. Barsha AgrawalMs. Beenapani BadhaiMr. Bharat MeherMs. Bidisha MishraMr. Bikash Kumar GuptaMr. Chandra ShekharMahapatra Mr. Chhabila PatelMs. Dali SahuMs. Dali SinghMr. Dibyajuotin SahuMr. Deepak Ping Mr. Dhananjaya BeheraMs. Haripriya PandeyMr. Hitesh Kumar PandeyMs. Ipsita BarikMs. Jagruti BeheraMr. Kaushik DebataMs. Kajol Krishna Priyadarsini

Ms. Kiran Mayee ChhuriaMr. Kodandadhara BhanjaMs. Lata AgrawalaMr. Mahendra SethMr. Manas NayakMs. Manisa NaiduMr. Marutta PadhanMr. Mohit Kumar BhoiMs. Monali NaikMs. Namita NayakMr. Netrananda KhamariMs. Nibedita NayakMs. Nita ChoudhuryMs. Nithish Kumar JhaMr. Nitish Kumar PadhanMr. Parsuram SahuMs. Pragyan Paramita DebtaMr. Prikesh Kumar SahooMr. Priyam PatelMs. Reema GhibilaMr. Radhamohan SahooMs. Ria DasMs. Rojalin Panda Mr. Sachin Kumar GiriMr. Sailesh Kumar SahuMr. Samaresh BeheraMs. Sangya Sagareeka NayakMr. Saurav BeheraMs. Sephalimanjari SahooMs. Shaswati BaghMs. Shibani SwainMs.Sinki PrasadMs. Smita SahuMs. Sonalika MohantyMr. Sourav Kumar PrusethMr. Sourav Kumar PujariMr. Sriraj SethMs. Sriti DasguptaMs. Subhashree DharMr. Sudarshan Seul Ms. Supriti SahooMr. Susanta UgarMs. Sushree Kshyamashree DebtaMs. Sushree SamikshyaMs. Sushree Sonali Tripathy

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Mr. Tuhinkanta PradhanMs. Twinkle PatelMs. Twinkil Patel Bachelor of ScienceMr. Akash Kumar SahooMs. Jyotirmayee MahanaMs. Padmapada PanigrahiMr. Srimanta Kumar Sahu Mr. Swastik Behera

Bachelor of ArtsMr. Pramod MahanandaMr. Sadananda Marai

Bachelor of CommerceMr. Niraj Kumar Singh Teacher TrainingMs. Karishma Naik

Intermediate CommerceMs. Ankita PandaMs. Pratima SahuMs. Priyambada SanbadMr. Sibashis NandaMs. Suman Meher

Intermediate ArtsMs. Arpita Nayak Ms. Dipanjali SahuMs. Gayatri BagMs. Premada BarikMr. Sobhamayee GuptaMs. Sucharita Nath Diploma in Electrical EngineeringMs. Dipali SunaMs. Samarpita Nayak

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Kusuma Young Achievers’ Award Andhra Pradesh

Cohort OneBachelor of TechnologyMr. Aerra RajuMr. Ajmeera BikkuMr. Allamkonda AshokMr. Alluri MadhukarMs. Aluvala Navya Ms. Ammoju SravanthiMs. Angidi RenukaMr. Angothu JithenderMr. Angoth Vinod KumarMs. Anumula ShirishaMs. Arendula ShirishaMs. Arkala ShyamalaMr. Arsham VenuMs. Arudhra SindujaMr. Arukonda DileepMs. Badavath ArunaMr. Banda RajuMr. Bandu Chandra BabuMs. Banoth AnithaMs. Banoth AnushaMr. Banothu BadruMr. Banoth MallikarjunMr. Banoth PrathapMr. Banoth Vijay KumarMs. Barla SwathiMs. Barmavath JhansiMs. Basani SunithaMs. Basipangu SumathiMr. Battu SwamyMr. Bethamalla Ranjith KumarMr. Bhukya KrupakarMr. Bhukya MaheshMs. Bhukya SindhuraMr. Bhukya SrinivasMr. Billa Sunil ReddyMr. Birru AjaykumarMr. Bobbala Sunil Reddy

Ms. Boda SunithaMs. Bojja ShashirekhaMr. Bolleddu AnandMs. Bontha SandhyaMr. Botla PrashanthMr. Botla SwamyMr. Chatla NareshMs. Chidirala AnushaMr. Chiluka SagarMs. Chilapaka SravanthiMs. Chilukala RamyakrishnaMr. Chilupuri RaghuMs. Chinapally NainadeviMs. Chinnapaka SoundaryaMr. Chinthala Prashanth KumarMr. Chinthamalla VidyasagarMs. Chittimalla MounikaMs. Dadigela RamyaMr. Damera DileepkumarMr. Dandu AnjaiahMr. Daravath MaheshMr. Daravathu RameshMr. Dasari NareshMr. Doggela RajkumarMr. Domala AravindMr. Donikeni Naveen GoudMr. Dudapaka AshokMs. Dudapaka PravalikaMr. Dupati RajashekarMr. Durgam KishoreMs. Ellaboina RamadeviMr. Enugala ChittibabuMs. Errala SaraswathiMs. Gaddala AnushaMs. Gadde ManasaMr. Gadudula PruthvirajMr. Gajjela NagarajuMs. Gampalapally Ravali

Ms. Gandamalla ShirishaMr. Gandla NagarajuMs. Giddella MamathaMs. Gogu Samitha RaniMr. Gomasu SrinuMs. Gourarapu SwethaMs. Govinda SuchithraMr. Gudam SandeepkumarMs. Gudepu PriyankaMs. Guguloth PrameelaMr. Guguloth SudhakarMr. Gugulothu RameshMr. Gumasa LingamurthiMs. Gunda AnushaMr. Gundekari ArjunMr. Gundeti RohinMr. Gundla AnilMr. Islavath SravankumarMr. Itha AravindMr. Jadi NaveenMr. Jalagam MaheshMr. Jaligam AnilMr. Jaligapu JampannaMr. Janagam RaghuMs. Jannu AnushaMr. Jarupula SevaMr. Jatothu Vijay KumarMs. Jekamalla KavithaMs. Jetty RenukaMs. Jogu BinduMs. Kalvala AshwiniMs. Kankati MeenaMr. Kannuri KarthikMr. Karem VenuMr. Karnakanti RaviMr. Karra Bhaskar ReddyMs. Katla SravanthiMr. Keshineni LaxmanMs. Kodakandla Shilpa

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Mr. Kodishala DayakarMr. Kodishala VinayMs. Kommula SrilathaMr. Konda SunilMr. Kondabathula RajuMs. Konga SumalathaMr. Korra RaviMr. Kothapally SrinivasMs. Kotte RamyaMr. Kowtam SathishMr. Kummari SareshMr. Kunamalla Sravan KumarMr. Kunsoth HussainMr. Kunsoth RajkumarMr. Kunsoth SureshMs. Kuntala DeepikaMs. Kuntala DivyaMr. Kunsoth ChandulalMr. Kunsoth KumarMr. Kunsoth PramilMr. Kurri MaheshMr. Kurri RajkumarMr. Lakavath ThanishaMr. Lavudya RameshMs. Lingala SriveniMs. Lingala VijayaMs. Madari LavanyaMr. Maheshwaram PavankumarMs. Mallepaka MaheswariMs. Malothu SaraswathiMr. Manchala LaxapathiMr. Manda NaveenMr. Manda SumanMr. Mandadi VenkataswamiMs. Mandapally SandhyaMs. Maniganti AnushaMr. Maraboina RaviMs. Marepally PremalathaMs. Matteda PallaviMr. Meda RaviMs. Meda SunandaMr. Merugoju Bharath KumarMr. Merugu NaveenMr. Mokka Ravikiran

Ms. Moluguri JhansiraniMs. More RojaraniMr. Motike ParashuramuluMr. Muddemalla ChakrapaniMr. Muppidi SandeepMs. Muthyam PavaniMr. Mydam HarishMr. Naganaboina NageswaraoMs. Nakka RavaliMr. Nalagoppula SureshMr. Nallateegala GaneshMs. Nandikonda MamathaMr. Nunavath KumarMs. Nunavath NagamaniMr. Oggu MadhuMr. Orre RajuMr. Orre SwamyMs. Pachimatla KavithaMr. Pakala RajuMr. Palthya NarendarMs. Pathipally LaxmiMr. Pattem DurgeshMr. Perumalla Anil KumarMs. Polaboina RevathiMr. Polepangu Manoj KumarMs. Polu ThirumalaMs. Puchakayala SuryakumariMr. Ramancha NagarajuMs. Ramatenka Jeevitha SriMr. Rasamalla RanjithMr. Ravula SrikanthMs. Rayapuri SrujanaMs. Sangala Roda VishalMr. Shaganti NareshMs. Shaganti SrilathaMr. Shaganti Yashwanth KumarMs. Shriram ShruthiMs. Sriramula JayasriMr. Solenki SrikanthMs. Tatikayala Ramya jyothiMr. Tejavath LingannaMr. Tejavath NareshMr. Tejavath Suresh

Mr. Thampula RanjithMr. Thappetla LingannaMs. Thatikayala RajeshwariMr. Thippanapally SagarMs. Thotla MounikaMr. Thudum ShekarMs. Thummala KavithaMs. Thunuguru Parvathi Mr. Thurupati VenkateshMs. Uppoju BhargaviMr. Vajja AshokMs. Vakkala SrivaniMs. Valasa MounikaMr. Valpireddy VeerannaMr. Vampu BhaskarMs. Vanga LathaMr. Vankudothu BichanayakMr.Vankudothu VenkannaMs.Vardineni ManasaMs.Yakara SpandanaMs.Yedla KalyaniMs.Yelpula NirmalaMs. Yennapu Reddy ShirishaMs. Yerra Vineeshakiran

Bachelor of PharmacyMr. Arepu Arun KumarMr. Banothu LaluprasadMs. Beerelly MamathaMs. Bhairam SubhashiniMr. Bhukya NaveenMr. Boggula SachinMs. Bommagani SravanthiMr. Chaga ParameshwarMs. Damma SarithaMs. Indurthi RajithaMs. Jangeti JyothiMr. Madam RajenderMs. Mandula AnushaMs. Mukkera Rajeshwari

Bachelor of MedicineMs. Bethamalla Rojaramani

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Post Graduation (Science)Mr. Baddhepuri Mahesh Kumar Chartered AccountancyMr. Akinepally SaikrishnaMr. Vankudothu Vijay Kumar

Bachelor of ScienceMs. Bhukya JayasudhaMs. Bochu SujathaMs. Damera SrividyaMs. Dharavath KavithaMr. Dhoolapally SaikiranMs. Jatothu AnithaMr. Jeejula Saikrishna

Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and SurgeryMs. Eduri Mamatha

Bachelor of VeterinaryScienceMs. Jannu SandhyaRaniMr. Bijigiri Rakesh

Cohort TwoBachelor of CommerceMr. Damalla Pavan KalyanMs. Jinaka SarithaMs. Kandika SwathiMs. Ponaganti Mamatha

Bachelor of ScienceMs. Bandari LathaMs. Chidurala RadhikaMs. Dharna NiroshaMs. Enugala JyothiMs. Janga MamathaMs. Jetti ShailajaMr. Lavudya RajashekharMs. Mendu KrishnaveniMs. Mothe PadmaMs. Nunavath LalithaMs. Puli RamyaMs. Singam Mounika

Ms. Thallapelly AnushaMs. Thandala Jhansi Bachelor of MedicineMr. Burri Victor KumarMr. Mankala Aravind Kumar

Bachelor of ScienceMr. Dudapaka AravindMs. Kantala NavathaMs. Nerella ShruthiMs. Pydipelli Sharada

Integrated Post Graduation of ScienceMs. Sanga Rajini

Bachelor of PharmacyMr. Boddupelli LaxmanMs. Burugula SunithaMs. Dhondapati MamathaMs. Guguloth KalyaniMs. Gunda VaniMs. Chinnapelli AnushaMs. Mangalapelli LavanyaMs. Meda SwathiMs. Kondeti SumalathaMs. Parlapelly MamathaMs. Samala RekhaMs. Thula Nagajyothi

Bachelor of PharmacyMs. Damma Saritha

Teacher TrainingMr. Darshanapu KalyanMs. Gaddala SarithaMs. Mogulagani AparnaMs. Thotte Swapna

Bachelor of TechnologyMr. Ajmeera RathanMr. Akula Manoj KumarMs. Arudra MounikaMs. Bandhu MounikaMs. Banoth Devi

Ms. Banoth UmaMr. Banoth Vasanth KumarMr. Batta AnjaneyuluMs. Bhukya PrameelaMr. Bollapalli Ajay KumarMs. Bonagani Sandhya RaniMr. Boorgula GangaiahMr. Chinthkindi Narsimha SwamyMs. Dalavai SravyaMr. Deshini PrashanthMs. Gogu Snehitha Ms. Gopagani LavanyaMs. Gopagani SwarnaMr. Gudelli VenkateshMs. Guduru SumalathaMr. Gundla SunilMr. Jarpula MohanMr. Kasubosula RajuMs. Keloth SwathiMr. Kurimilla BhargavMs. Mahankali AnushaMs. Mahankali ManjulaMs. Maidam JhansiMr. Mangalipalli Anil Mr. Murala AravindMs. Murala ChamanthiMs. Nemmathi AshwiniMs. Pabba SwathiMs. Poshala Anusha Mr. Pasunoori PurnachanderMs. Pandula SravanthiMs. Pinniti SrujanaMs. Sheelam MounikaMs. Sheelam RenukaMs. Siluveru SharadaMr. SK Yakoob PashaMs. Sundaragiri YagnashanthiMr. Suraboina MaheshMs. Valsa ShruthiMr. Vytla SaikumarMs. Yasarapu Santhosha

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Cohort One Bachelor of TechnologyMs. Israna

Ms. Komal Rani

Ms. Mamta

Ms. Neha Mishra

Ms. Nidhi Rohila

Bachelor of Pharmacy Ms. Daisy Rani

Ms. Sangeeta Verma

Cohort TwoBachelor of ArtsMs. Deepshikha Tyagi

Ms. Ekta Pal

Ms. Pooja Pandey

Ms. Raunak

Ms. Rubi

Ms. Shivani

Bachelor of ScienceMs. Bharti

Ms. Neha Bist

Ms. Priyanka Lakherwal

Ms. Sanjeeta

Ms. Sushma Nautiyal

Ms. Swati Rohila

Ms. Shailly Goyal

Ms. Nigar

Bachelor of Commerce Ms. Saloni Mittal

Bachelor in PolytechnicMs. Sandesh Tomar

Bachelor of TechnologyMs. Jyoti Patva

Ms. Priya Kothiyal

Ms. Sakshi Sharma

Cohort ThreeBachelor of TechnologyMs. Ruchi Juyal

Bachelor of ArtsMs. Diksha Joshi

Ms. Ekta Singh

Ms. Pinki

Bachelor of PolytechnicMs. Anchal Negi

Ms. Pooja Tomar

Bachelor of CommerceMs. Anita Kumari Shreshtha

Ms. Archana Dhuriya

Ms. Himani Bisht

Ms. Priyanka Pandey

Bachelor of ScienceMs. Amrita Chauhan

Ms. Anjali Kotal

Ms. Himani Sharma

Ms. Jyoti Sindhwal

Ms. Kiran

Ms. Lata Negi

Ms. Mamta Gaur

Ms. Nidhi Bisht

Ms. Preeti Ahiwar

Ms. Priya Prajapati

Ms. Sheetal Kumari

Ms. Shivani

Ms. Shivani Verma

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Cohort TwoClass 10 Ms. Alka

Ms. Arti Singh

Ms. Arti Singh

Ms. Anshika Maurya

Ms. Anjani Maurya

Ms. Vandita Singh

Ms. Bodhita Tiwari

Ms. Sonam Singh

Ms. Sarita Devi

Ms. Sangeeta

Ms. Shilpi Singh

Ms.Surekha Gautam

Ms. Shanti Devi

Ms. Sonam Singh

Ms. Suneeta Bajpei

Ms. Shyama Tripathi

Ms. Kanak Singh

Ms. Kavita Devi

Ms. Kajal Singh

Ms. Kiran Devi

Ms. Mohini Singh

Ms. Mamta Verma

Ms. Haleema Bano

Ms. Neha Singh

Ms. Nishu Verma

Ms. Nisha Sharma

Ms. Neetu sharma

Ms. Gayatri Singh

Ms. Priyanka Tripathi

Ms. Pratibha Gautam

Ms. Preeti Pal

Ms. Priya Singh

Ms. Preeti Singh

Ms. Preeti Maurya

Ms. Pooja Gautam

Ms. Pooja Singh

Ms. Rabiya

Ms. Renu Pal

Ms. Roshani Bano

Ms. Reshma Bano

Ms. Radha Singh

Ms. Ram Dulari

Ms. Reshma Gautam

Ms. Rajani Devi

Ms.Renu Devi

Ms.Vibha Singh

Cohort ThreeClass 10Ms. Amita Shukla

Ms. Anjali

Ms. Anjulata

Ms. Antim

Ms. Arti Singh

Ms. Atma

Ms. Babli

Ms. Chandni Srivastava

Ms. Damini Shukla

Ms. Divyanshi Mishra

Ms. Ekta Mishra

Ms. Geeta

Ms. Gudiya

Ms. Kalindri

Ms. Kanchan

Ms. Kaushiki

Ms. Komal Dwivedi

Ms. Komal Singh

Ms. Khushboo

Ms. Madeena

Ms. Mahima

Ms. Minki

Ms. Nirmala

Ms. Nisha

Ms. Pallavi

Ms. Prabha Singh

Ms. Pooja Verma

Ms. Poonam

Ms. Reema Verma

Ms. Reeta Verma

Ms. Reshma Khatoon

Ms. Rekha

Ms. Riya

Ms. Roli

Ms. Sandhya

Ms. Sarita Verma

Ms. Savita

Ms. Sahini

Ms. Sadhana

Ms. Seema

Ms. Shivalika

Ms. Shivani

Ms. Shilpi Kashyap

Ms. Shikha Singh

Ms. Shilpi Singh

Ms. Simpal

Ms. Shivani Tiwari

Ms. Soni Singh

Ms. Subhi Sing

Ms. Surabhi

Ms. Sulochana

Ms. Vandana Gautam

Ms. Vandana Maurya

Ms. Seema Devi

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Mr. Anand Kumar Dwivedi, District Magistrate, Hardoi (from 11 February 2013 to 14 March 2014)

Mr. Anup Pury, Director, Pury Computers,Hardoi

Mr. Dayanand Kumar, Director, American Institute of English Languages, Hardoi

Ms. Geeta Malhotra, Country Director, Read India, New Delhi

Mr. Jai Prakash Mishra, District Inspector of Schools, Hardoi

Mr. K.K. Mishra, Accounts and Administrative Officer, RMSA, Hardoi

Ms. Kusum Johari, Secretary, Sarvodaya Ashram, Hardoi

Ms. Meera Pal, Principal, District Institute of Education and Training, Hardoi

Mr. Naresh Mishra, District Magistrate, Hardoi

Ms. Nishi Mishra, Additional Director, The Rajya Swasthya Sansthan, Lucknow

Mr. Ram Shankar, District Inspector Of Schools, Hardoi (from 31 October 2013 to 18 July 2014)

Mr. Sandip Khare, Secretary, Vigyan Foundation, Lucknow

Mr. Sanjay Kumar, Chief Executive Officer, Friends Media, New Delhi

Mr. S.K.S.Rathore, Secretary, Uttar Pradesh Science Academy, Lucknow

Mr. Sarvendra Vikram Bahadur Singh, Director, State Council of Educational Research and Training, Lucknow

Mr. Subir Shukla, Secretary, IGNUS-Erg, New Delhi

Mr. Umesh Rustagi, Coordinator, Regional Science City, Lucknow

Mr. Vijay Kumar, Secretary, Katha Manch, New Delhi

Mr. V.K.Pandey, The Joint Director, Rastriya Madhyamik Siksha Abhiyan (RMSA)

Hardoi

AcknowledgementsKusuma would like to thank the following for their support, collaboration and commitment:

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Sri. Abhiram Panigrahi, Secretary, Sambalpur Integrated Development Institute (SIDI), Sambalpur

Ms. Annapurna Pradhan, Chairman, Panchayat Samiti, Naktideul, Sambalpur

Mr. Balwant Singh (IAS),District Collector, Sambalpur

Ms. Binodini Mohapatra, Secretary, AJKA, Sambalpur

Sri Chandrasekhar Bhargav, Regional Director, NIIT, Rourkela

Sri Debi Prasad Mishra, Honourable Cabinet Minister, Sambalpur

Sri. Gangadhar Sahoo (IAS), State Nodal Offi cer, Mid-Day Meal Programme, Govt. of Odisha

Ms. Geeta Malhotra, Country Director, Rural Education and Development (INDIA), New Delhi

Ms. Haripriya Suna, Chairman, Panchayat Samiti, Dhankauda, Sambalpur

Sri. Indubhusan Mohapatra, Director, Workers Organisation of Management Strategists (WOMS), Sambalpur

Shri, Kishore Kumar Mohanty, Chair Person, Western Odisha Development Corporation, Sambalpur

Sri. Krupasindhu Behera, District Welfare Offi cer, Sambalpur

Sri. Manoj Kumar Mohanty (IAS), Joint Secretary, Asst. SPD, RMSM, Govt. of Odisha

Sri Naveen Patnaik, Honourable Chief Minister, Govt. of Odisha

Dr. Nirmal Mishra (IAS), State Programme Director, Rastriya Madhyamik Sikshya Mission, Bhubaneswar (From 2013 to June 2014).

Mr. Pabitra Mahanand, Chairman, Panchayat Samiti, Maneswar, Sambalpur

Er. Parsuram Dehuri, Executive Engineer, Rural Development, Sambalpur

Sri. Prafulla Kumar Sahoo, Chairman, Centre for Youth and Social Development (CYSD), Bhubaneswar

Sri Premanada Khuntia (IAS), State Programme Director, Rastriya Madhyamik Sikshya Mission, Bhubaneswar

Sri. Sangram Sahoo, District Education Offi cer, Sambalpur

Smt. Sunanda Mohanty, Principal, Dr. Parsuram Mishra Institute of Advanced Study, Sambalpur

Er. Suresh Chandra Mohanta, Executive Engineer, Rural Water Supply and Sanitation, Sambalpur

Smt. Usha Padhee (IAS), Commissioner Cum Secretary, School and Mass Education Department, Odisha

Sambalpur

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