SIrsi LEADer Improve Improves Academic Performace of Village Children

Tuition classes are almost necessary for children to receive a good education, but tuition classes are often too expensive for many families to afford.  LEADer Anuradha from Govt. First Grade College, Sirsi, also winner of the 2013 Yuva Summit Best Leader award, identified 10 village students and held tuition classes for them.  Since attending Anuradha's regular tuition classes over the past 5 months, the students have increased their scores in academics. 

My Story: Anuradha Bandari

Anuradha Bandari
 (Govt First Grade College, Sirsi)

 

“I believe that true happiness is the ability to bring smiles to others’ faces.”

I believe that our country has everything that it needs-we’re just not using what we have in the right way.Still, many people today are working hard to create new things.But if everyone works to create new things, there is no meaning.For this reason, I have dedicated my work to making improvements to existing things.

My village, Bommanalli, near Sirsi, had a water problem.  During the hotter seasons, our people suffered from water shortages.  I wanted my village to have a water tank to prevent this problem from happening in the future.  I knew that while our village could not afford to fund the construction of a water tank, the Gram Panchayath could.  The Gram Panchayath sanctions money for these kinds of things, but the money was not being properly utilized.  I wanted to use this money to help my village. 

It was very difficult to approach the Gram Panchayath because they did not know who I was.  They did not take me seriously.  They questioned me…questions such as “Who are you?” and “Why should we give you the money?”.  I became angry because they were not listening to me, but I never lost my confidence.  I kept approaching them.  They eventually became frustrated with me, but I did not care.  I wanted to create change, and I wanted other people to look at my village as an example of possibility and opportunity. 

My perseverance made the Gram Panchayath to sanction Rs. 2 lakh for the construction of a water tank in my village.   My project actually turned out to be more successful than I had initially planned for; During my meetings with the Gram Panchayath, it also became known that my village did not have any streetlights.  So, in addition to funding the water tank, the Gram Panchayath funded Rs. 34,000 to construct streetlights in my village.

This project taught me many important lessons.  I learned how to communicate with different types of people.  Not everyone thinks the same way, and we have to adjust our approach for each individual in order for him/her to understand.  When we do not understand each other, that poses a big problem.  When we can understand each other, so many solutions to big problems become available.

When I got an award from Ratan Tata at Yuva Summit 2013, that was a huge moment for me.  After that, I kept getting so many ideas, and I have since completed many projects.  

 

 

I believe that true happiness is the ability to bring smiles to others’ faces.  This is the main value that I plan to instill throughout my life Whatever I end up doing, I will create happiness for myself by giving others a reason to smile.  I want to help society.  I want to be a voice for the people.  From my work with LEAD, I have learned the value of understanding, and I want others to also learn the same lessons.

 

Sirsi LEADer Brings Happiness to 40 Deaf and Dumb Children

LEADer Chaitra from Government First Grade College, Sirsi, coordinated and executed a painting competition and other activities for deaf and dumb children.  this competition not only provided a unique and fun experience for the children, but it also helped motivate the children as it enhanced their competitive spirit, boosted their confidence, and increased their interest in extracurricular activities.  40 children participated in and enjoyed the competition.  Chaitra's project brightened the lives of these children and brought them happiness.  

LEADer Provides Career Guidance to 60 Students

 

As students or individuals, we seldom recognize the potential of enthusiasm to create positive change!! Miss Chaitra Ganpati Patagar from Govt First Grade College started her LEAD journey just one week ago when she registered...and she's already completed her first project! Chaitra conducted a session on Career Guidance for 60 students of Nilekani High School in Sirsi yesterday on July 24th, 2013. By seeing Chaitra's excitement and passion, the Headmaster of the high school offered Chaitra an appreciation letter for her work. Congrats, Chaitra! We can all learn something from your energetic spirit.

 

Project: Krishihonda (Rainwater Harvest)

Nagaraj Naik (Govt First Grade College, Sirsi)


Rainwater harvesting is the conservation of rainwater to be reused for future needs.  Nagaraj and people in his village of Karoor constructed a krishihonda to help harvest rainwater.  30 villagers benefitted from Nagaraj's project. 

Project: Navachaitanya

Anuradha Bandari (Govt First Grade College, Sirsi)

Anuradha taught children in Bommanalli about healthy, extracurricular practices such as yoga, singing, drawing, and more.  20 children learned, and therefore benefitted, from Anuradha's teachings.  The children continue to practice these healthy activities. 

Project: Vikasa

Gulshanbanu (Govt First Grade College, Sirsi)

Gulshanbanu conducted tuition to primary school children of Hallalla . 30 children benefitted from this project.  Gulshanbanu is very committed and is still continuing this project to further help the students. 

Project: Vermicompost

Narendra (Govt First Grade College, Sirsi)

Narendra dedicated his project to encouraging the farmers of his village to implement the vermicompost procedures on their farms.  Vermicompost, which is the process of composting using various worms, helps farmers produce good crop yields. Now, after seeing the benefits of vermicompost procedures, many farmers in Narendra's village have incorporated vermicompost culture in their agricultural practices.  

Project: Construction of Road in Colony

 Muddusar (Govt First Grade College)

Muddusar worked to provide proper road facilities for the colony of Kasturaba Nagar.  To accomplish this, Muddusar approached the company head, and both of them went to the municipality corporation to ask for infrastructure facilities for their colony.  Initially, the municipality corporation was hesitant.  After perseverance and follow-ups by Muddusar, however, the municipality corporation sanctioned the construction of a 400 meter road. 

Project: Segregation of Waste and Energy Generation by Bio Waste

Ramesh Bhat (Govt First Grade College)

In the Chukimat area, families used to dispose of their waste outside of their homes, creating many negative effects for the surrounding environment.  Ramesh wrote a poem about the importance of waste segregation and then distributed the poem to 20 families in the community.  He also created healthy competition within the community and encouraged families to dispose of their waste as efficiently as possible.  He additionally introduced the idea of using biogas as an alternative, and more sustainable, source of energy.  After seeing the positive results of his work, the Local Municipal offered to expand Ramesh’s project throughout all of Sirsi.  The project, costing only Rs. 150, impacted the livelihoods of 20 families. 

Project: Yoga Camp

LEADer: Mahesh
Location: Bakkal

Healthy practices keep us healthy. Leader Mahesh from Govt First Grade College conducted a yoga camp in Bakkal, where 27 villagers participated. He successfully conducted one week of continuous camp and was successful in inculcating the importance of healthy practices in our life.

 

Project: Teach Manufacturing of Washing Soap

LEADer: Krishnamurthy 

Krishnamurthy from Government First Grade College, Sirsi, took initiative to give training on soap making to 15 villagers in Muregar. The objective of his project was to save money and create extra sources of income for farmers. By this project every family saves minimum 400 – 500 Rs. per month. For them this project brought a huge impact on their daily lives.