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A step towards literate Mewat
| July 24, 2007 | |||||||||||||||||||
| The Sehgal Foundation has collaborated with the Tara Akshar Project which is computer based literacy program implemented in six Hindi speaking states of India. The project helps those without any formal education to learn basic reading and writing in 30 days. The Sehgal Foundation has set up 3 centers in the district Mewat- Karheda, Agon and |
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| Rangala villages started the training from 1st June, to conduct 3 batches of six participants each day. The duration of each batch is 2 hours. In one year duration, approximately 600 villagers will be enrolled in this training. | |||||||||||||||||||
| The result of First Teaching Cycle of Mewat held from 7 June to 12 Jul 2007 is out and the passed percentage is 93.62. On looking at the results of the first batch Col. M S Ahluwalia coordinator of The Tara Akshar project said “Heartiest congratulations to all the Instructors, QC and the Sehgal Foundation for having achieved excellent results. Let us be professional and work hard in achieving our goal of reducing illiteracy.” | |||||||||||||||||||
| MEWAT - First Teaching Cycle 07 June 07 to 12 Jul 07 | |||||||||||||||||||
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| TARA Akshar does not require external trainers. The package can be deployed by literate members of local communities, after they have received training from TARA Akshar. The Sehgal Foundation has identified Instructors who can in-turn train the community at the local level. The project can run from The Sehgal Foundation’s community center at Ghaghas. This will further help the villagers to take part in the literacy | |||||||||||||||||||
| At the core, TARA Akshar is a customized Hindi software based on memory techniques. The software is run on computers that can be used in any location. The package also has an offline component including workbooks and flash cards. The TARA Akshar software has been designed to enable visual and aural recognition of alphabets. The syllabus includes introduction to alphabet along with their link to Grammar (18 days) and then reading (12 days). Each participant is provided with a learner’s kit during the course and a certificate after the completion. The ideal age group for the participant is between 8-50 yrs | |||||||||||||||||||
About the Sehgal Foundation: |
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| The Sehgal foundation is a trust established in 1999 to work for rural empowerment in the Mewat district of Haryana being one of the most backward areas of the state. The foundation from time to time undertakes programmes covering the five core areas that constitute the mission of the organization viz. Water Management, Rural health, Income Enhancement, Family Life Education and Alternative energy. | |||||||||||||||||||
| The foundation works on the ISVD model (Integrated and Sustainable Village Development) to make the villages self- sufficient. The development work is going on in 23 villages covering various areas. Various centers have been established by the foundation to facilitate the process and acting as harbingers of change. | |||||||||||||||||||
| The Sehgal foundation is in the process of building an Institute of Rural Research and Development (IRRAD) in Gurgaon, Haryana. Taking advantage of the inherent synergy between learning, training, and outreach, IRRAD will have three centers: one for rural research in collaboration with universities and colleges; one for the training of Village Champions in rural development; and the third for rural policy and governance studies and advice to policymakers. IRRAD will lead by example, putting the latest knowledge and technology into use. It is a ‘smart’ facility combining simplicity of design with environmentally-friendly technologies. | |||||||||||||||||||
| For more information on the Sehgal Foundation and IRRAD , please refer to our website at: www.smsfoundation.org | |||||||||||||||||||
For further information please contact: The Sehgal Foundation |
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