Saturday, July 19, 2008
CONTACT
Parijat Academy
a school for underprivileged children
Pamohi, P.O. Garchuk, Guwahati-781035
Assam, India
Tel: +91-9864041711
email: parijatacademy03@yahoo.com
Web blog: http://parijatacademy.blogspot.com
a school for underprivileged children
Pamohi, P.O. Garchuk, Guwahati-781035
Assam, India
Tel: +91-9864041711
email: parijatacademy03@yahoo.com
Web blog: http://parijatacademy.blogspot.com
Sunday, July 13, 2008
Parijat Academy library
Parijat Academy Library Seeks Your Support
The Nitin Bezbaruah Sarangapani Library, created in fond memory by Nitin’s bereaved parents, was recently inaugurated on the campus of Parijat Academy in Pomahi, a few kilometers from the center of Guwahati. The library construction that started in January of this year is now finished and the library has started functioning. At present, it is a one room RCC structure with a few shelves and a few tables. The enthusiastic children of Parijat Academy are already benefiting from this library. In the words of Alpana Sarangapani, ÒIt’s a project that will open a small window to the world for the less privileged but the well-deserved children of the society.Presently, the Academy is trying to equip the library with books, puzzles, number blocks, maps, globes and reference materials. The ultimate goal is to provide good learning resources through the NBS Library for school’s children and also the community of Pomahi.If you are interested in helping to build this library, the Academy will be grateful.In particular, the library needs children’s books. It is important that the books are fairly new and not outdated. Such books will immediately appeal to the young readership, and/or will support the curriculum for students from KG-8th grade. It will be nice if Posoowa’s esteemed readers can send a few books to the NBS Library. The shipping cost through United State Post office should be less than $20. I was able to mail six books within that price. In India, there might be mailing option like book post.Parijat Academy’s address is Parijat Academy, Pomahi P.O. Garchuk, Guwahati—781 035, Assam, India. E-mail: parijatacademy03@ yahoo.com
Photo Album..
- Ankur Bora, Dallas, Texas
The Nitin Bezbaruah Sarangapani Library, created in fond memory by Nitin’s bereaved parents, was recently inaugurated on the campus of Parijat Academy in Pomahi, a few kilometers from the center of Guwahati. The library construction that started in January of this year is now finished and the library has started functioning. At present, it is a one room RCC structure with a few shelves and a few tables. The enthusiastic children of Parijat Academy are already benefiting from this library. In the words of Alpana Sarangapani, ÒIt’s a project that will open a small window to the world for the less privileged but the well-deserved children of the society.Presently, the Academy is trying to equip the library with books, puzzles, number blocks, maps, globes and reference materials. The ultimate goal is to provide good learning resources through the NBS Library for school’s children and also the community of Pomahi.If you are interested in helping to build this library, the Academy will be grateful.In particular, the library needs children’s books. It is important that the books are fairly new and not outdated. Such books will immediately appeal to the young readership, and/or will support the curriculum for students from KG-8th grade. It will be nice if Posoowa’s esteemed readers can send a few books to the NBS Library. The shipping cost through United State Post office should be less than $20. I was able to mail six books within that price. In India, there might be mailing option like book post.Parijat Academy’s address is Parijat Academy, Pomahi P.O. Garchuk, Guwahati—781 035, Assam, India. E-mail: parijatacademy03@ yahoo.com
Photo Album..
- Ankur Bora, Dallas, Texas
Visitor Remarks
My trip and a pilgrimage to Parijat Academy
I still remember my first visit to Parijat Academy in 2006. Uttam Teron, at that time had started the school with about 50 students and a small staff. This year, Parijat Academy has more than 400 students and a staff of 16. In addition, Uttam Teron has been successful in raising awareness among the people of the area about education and healthcare. Parijat Academy is located in Village Pamohi. Even after sixty years of India’s independence, the people of Pamohi and the nearby village Garbhanga have been living without civic amenities such as adequate healthcare, quality education and reliable road communication. In the summer, the people still have to walk 17 kms to reach the nearest weekly bazar at Lokhra, Guwahati. Medical facilities are non-existent in the area where malaria, jaundice and waterborne diseases are common. The hilly track to Garbhanga is motorable only during winter. Amidst this gloomy atmosphere, Uttam Teron is bringing rays of hope to the people. Uttam is planning to adopt two schools in Garbhanga and sponsor a few teachers from Parijat Academy for appointment in these schools.
I visited Parijat Academy on 2nd January, 2008. I had the good fortune of meeting the children, the teachers, and notables such as Mr. Jayanta Barman (retired engineer and eminent builder and constructor), Ms. Santana Sarma (advocate, Guwahati High Court) and Mrs. Meera Saikia (noted social worker). They are well wishers of Parijat Academy and they have been providing the much-needed mental and emotional support to the teachers and the school children. I was also delighted to meet Alpana and Ram Sarangapani of Houston.
Nitin Bezbaruah Sarangapani Library at Parijat Academy: In the month of December 2007, Alpana and Ram Sarangapani of Texas, visited Parijat Academy and established a library as a dedication to their son Nitin. The construction of the library has started with one room and the Sarangapani family has funded book shelves, a marble sign, and books and materials. The library is also getting help from Wahid Saleh of the Netherlands. A Netherlands based organization has been approached for funding with an objective to equip the library with computers, a printer, a photocopier and other learning tools. It is expected that the library will be a knowledge center and will provide immeasurable help to both students and the community in that area.
On that January day, I also met Mr. Satyajit Nath of Seattle, Biju Barbaruah of Tamulpur, District of Nalbari, and Kaushik Das of Guwahati. Satyajit Nath works at Microsoft and also volunteers for Asha for education supporting many projects in Assam. Biju Barbaruah has been working selflessly for the underprivileged children, men and women in Tamulpur, a remote area situated near Bhutan border. The organization Asha Darshan has been supporting a number of educational institutions and women Self Help Groups. The vocational unit of Asha Darshan has been doing som tree plantation for muga rearing, weaving, cutting knitting and embroidery. Mr. Kaushik Das is the founder of AtmaNirbhar–Ek Chalenge. This is a unique organization dedicated for the welfare and economic rehabilitation of the disabled through packaging and marketing of tea, spices etc. It is also worthwhile to mention that Mr. Das won the prestigious Helen Keller Award in the promotion of employment of the disabled.
That day I also met Bitu Gogoi of Prajnalaya, Titabor, Assam. Mr. Gogoi mentioned that despite the untimely demise of founder Jugal Bhuyan, Prajnalaya is growing and has created a positive influence among the villagers and people of that area. In recognition of Prajnalaya effort, the Chief Minister of Assam, Mr. Tarun Gogoi visited Prajnalaya and lauded their effort. Mr. Bitu Gogoi also shared with me the news that An Assamese documentary film Echoes of Sunshine based on the life and struggle of insurgent-turned-social activist, late Jugal Bhuyan, has been nominated for the New York International Film Festival, which is scheduled to take place tentatively in the month of March this year.
Mr. Jayanta Barman told me that he is planning for a Charity Walk in Guwahati, led by Garvin Brown, a noted Gandhian of Australia. Eighty years old, Mr. Garvin Brown is coming for this walk to raise fund for Parijat Academy, Prajnalaya and Asha Darshan. It is expected that the Charity Walk will also raise awareness about the wonderful work of Late Jugal Bhuyan, Uttam Teron, Kaushik Das, Biju Barbaruah and others.
Sincerity, credibility and dedication are the keys for success in any endeavor. If someone has these qualities, he or she is going to achieve his goal no matter the obstacles that come on their way. Parijat Academy, Prajnalay, AtmaNirbhar–Ek Chalenge and Asha Darshan are the living proofs of that. As I left Parijat Academy I felt fulfilled; it became the most sacred pilgrimage of my life.
Ankur Bora, Texas
I still remember my first visit to Parijat Academy in 2006. Uttam Teron, at that time had started the school with about 50 students and a small staff. This year, Parijat Academy has more than 400 students and a staff of 16. In addition, Uttam Teron has been successful in raising awareness among the people of the area about education and healthcare. Parijat Academy is located in Village Pamohi. Even after sixty years of India’s independence, the people of Pamohi and the nearby village Garbhanga have been living without civic amenities such as adequate healthcare, quality education and reliable road communication. In the summer, the people still have to walk 17 kms to reach the nearest weekly bazar at Lokhra, Guwahati. Medical facilities are non-existent in the area where malaria, jaundice and waterborne diseases are common. The hilly track to Garbhanga is motorable only during winter. Amidst this gloomy atmosphere, Uttam Teron is bringing rays of hope to the people. Uttam is planning to adopt two schools in Garbhanga and sponsor a few teachers from Parijat Academy for appointment in these schools.
I visited Parijat Academy on 2nd January, 2008. I had the good fortune of meeting the children, the teachers, and notables such as Mr. Jayanta Barman (retired engineer and eminent builder and constructor), Ms. Santana Sarma (advocate, Guwahati High Court) and Mrs. Meera Saikia (noted social worker). They are well wishers of Parijat Academy and they have been providing the much-needed mental and emotional support to the teachers and the school children. I was also delighted to meet Alpana and Ram Sarangapani of Houston.
Nitin Bezbaruah Sarangapani Library at Parijat Academy: In the month of December 2007, Alpana and Ram Sarangapani of Texas, visited Parijat Academy and established a library as a dedication to their son Nitin. The construction of the library has started with one room and the Sarangapani family has funded book shelves, a marble sign, and books and materials. The library is also getting help from Wahid Saleh of the Netherlands. A Netherlands based organization has been approached for funding with an objective to equip the library with computers, a printer, a photocopier and other learning tools. It is expected that the library will be a knowledge center and will provide immeasurable help to both students and the community in that area.
On that January day, I also met Mr. Satyajit Nath of Seattle, Biju Barbaruah of Tamulpur, District of Nalbari, and Kaushik Das of Guwahati. Satyajit Nath works at Microsoft and also volunteers for Asha for education supporting many projects in Assam. Biju Barbaruah has been working selflessly for the underprivileged children, men and women in Tamulpur, a remote area situated near Bhutan border. The organization Asha Darshan has been supporting a number of educational institutions and women Self Help Groups. The vocational unit of Asha Darshan has been doing som tree plantation for muga rearing, weaving, cutting knitting and embroidery. Mr. Kaushik Das is the founder of AtmaNirbhar–Ek Chalenge. This is a unique organization dedicated for the welfare and economic rehabilitation of the disabled through packaging and marketing of tea, spices etc. It is also worthwhile to mention that Mr. Das won the prestigious Helen Keller Award in the promotion of employment of the disabled.
That day I also met Bitu Gogoi of Prajnalaya, Titabor, Assam. Mr. Gogoi mentioned that despite the untimely demise of founder Jugal Bhuyan, Prajnalaya is growing and has created a positive influence among the villagers and people of that area. In recognition of Prajnalaya effort, the Chief Minister of Assam, Mr. Tarun Gogoi visited Prajnalaya and lauded their effort. Mr. Bitu Gogoi also shared with me the news that An Assamese documentary film Echoes of Sunshine based on the life and struggle of insurgent-turned-social activist, late Jugal Bhuyan, has been nominated for the New York International Film Festival, which is scheduled to take place tentatively in the month of March this year.
Mr. Jayanta Barman told me that he is planning for a Charity Walk in Guwahati, led by Garvin Brown, a noted Gandhian of Australia. Eighty years old, Mr. Garvin Brown is coming for this walk to raise fund for Parijat Academy, Prajnalaya and Asha Darshan. It is expected that the Charity Walk will also raise awareness about the wonderful work of Late Jugal Bhuyan, Uttam Teron, Kaushik Das, Biju Barbaruah and others.
Sincerity, credibility and dedication are the keys for success in any endeavor. If someone has these qualities, he or she is going to achieve his goal no matter the obstacles that come on their way. Parijat Academy, Prajnalay, AtmaNirbhar–Ek Chalenge and Asha Darshan are the living proofs of that. As I left Parijat Academy I felt fulfilled; it became the most sacred pilgrimage of my life.
Ankur Bora, Texas
Marathon run with school children
Marathon run to create awareness on education
By A City Correspondent GUWAHAT, May 13 – Not for all a run assumes significance, but for the tribal students of Parijat Academy located at Pamohi, Deepor Beel who have started realising the importance of education, a forthcoming run is turning out to be the most looked forward event of their academic calendar.The marathon run scheduled on May 18 and organised by Parijat Academy has also become important for the school authorities as the run is aimed at making the local tribal people aware about the value of education and the need to send their children to school.In this area dominated by tribal people who largely depend on agriculture, making liquor or on selling their labour for livelihood, sending their young children to school was a never considered idea till a young man, determined to make the tribal children literate started a school. Uttam Teron’s Parijat Academy now attends to 478 tribal students of the area.“Our mission has just started. We are yet to reach out to each child in the area,” said Teron adding that 25 per cent of the children in the area are still deprived of education.Though the people are gradually realising the need of educating their children, poor living conditions has been in the way of sending the children to school. “Parijat Academy provides free education to the tribal children, but the parents prefer to employ the children in chores that increase the family income,” said Teron.Teron said that the dream of making every tribal child literate was not an impossible task and that the academy was concentrating on garnering the support of the women folk in the matter.What has encouraged the school authorities to target the women folk is the fact that it has been the mothers and sisters of the students of the academy who have been religiously attending the parents- teachers meet held after every two months. “We have noticed that mothers are particularly keen to send the children to school,” said Teron.The excitement triggered by the coming event has been great with more than 100 students from class V to VIII getting ready to participate in the run. The participants will start from the Garchuk point and the race will end at the Deepor Beel point covering a distance of 6.5 km. The starting time of the run is 7 am.
By A City Correspondent GUWAHAT, May 13 – Not for all a run assumes significance, but for the tribal students of Parijat Academy located at Pamohi, Deepor Beel who have started realising the importance of education, a forthcoming run is turning out to be the most looked forward event of their academic calendar.The marathon run scheduled on May 18 and organised by Parijat Academy has also become important for the school authorities as the run is aimed at making the local tribal people aware about the value of education and the need to send their children to school.In this area dominated by tribal people who largely depend on agriculture, making liquor or on selling their labour for livelihood, sending their young children to school was a never considered idea till a young man, determined to make the tribal children literate started a school. Uttam Teron’s Parijat Academy now attends to 478 tribal students of the area.“Our mission has just started. We are yet to reach out to each child in the area,” said Teron adding that 25 per cent of the children in the area are still deprived of education.Though the people are gradually realising the need of educating their children, poor living conditions has been in the way of sending the children to school. “Parijat Academy provides free education to the tribal children, but the parents prefer to employ the children in chores that increase the family income,” said Teron.Teron said that the dream of making every tribal child literate was not an impossible task and that the academy was concentrating on garnering the support of the women folk in the matter.What has encouraged the school authorities to target the women folk is the fact that it has been the mothers and sisters of the students of the academy who have been religiously attending the parents- teachers meet held after every two months. “We have noticed that mothers are particularly keen to send the children to school,” said Teron.The excitement triggered by the coming event has been great with more than 100 students from class V to VIII getting ready to participate in the run. The participants will start from the Garchuk point and the race will end at the Deepor Beel point covering a distance of 6.5 km. The starting time of the run is 7 am.
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