Educational Initiatives by Vikas Bharti
Formal Schools
- Jatra Tana Bhagat Vidya Mandir
- Koyaleshwar Nath Vidya Mandir
- Gyan Niketan
- Vikas Children Academy
- Koyaleshwar Nath Inter Mahavidyalaya, Banari
PVTGs and ST Schools
- PTG School, Sahebganj
- PTG School, Tusagaon
- PTG School, Maheshpur-Chainpur
- ST School, Jehan Gutwa
Sarva Shiksha Abhiyaan (SSA)
Under the Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan, Vikas Bharti had set up a large chain of Setu Schools in Gumla, Lohardaga and Latehar districts. They helped 10,500 children return to school through 90 residential and 1283 non-residential Setu Schools. These children were enrolled in various schools.
The major programs run by Vikas Bharti under SSA are:
1. Gram Shiksha Samiti
Implemented across 136 panchayats in 11 blocks of Gumla district. Under Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan, 253 Gram Shiksha Samiti were formed, training 1668 trainees (1306 male, 362 female).
2. Setu Paatyakram (Bridge Course)
Launched to bring children aged 6–14 back into formal education. Approved in Oct 2003, implementation began Nov 2003. Focused on ages 11–14, targeting dropout challenges in Gumla. By Jan 2004, Vikas Bharti opened 55 residential schools across 11 blocks with 2250 enrolled children and 55 teachers. Also operated 215 non-residential schools across Ghagra, Sisai, and Bharno blocks with 5350 children and 215 teachers.
3. State Resource Center (Rajya Sansadhan Kendra)
Formed in October 2003, it was the first education resource center in India. Its goals included:
- Providing suitable resources to develop the primary education program.
- Formulating a concrete strategy of education.
- Preparing innovative projects.
- Organizing training, workshops, seminars for capacity enhancement.
- Monitoring and evaluating teaching methods.
Awareness and Sensitization for Education
Shiksha Hetu Samajik Pehal (30-5-15): On May 30, 2015, a social awakening on education programme “Shiksha Hetu Samajik Pehal” was organized at Khunti Club, Khunti under Khunti district. P.R.I. members, gramsabha members and community members, women of S.H.G. groups participated in this programme. The main objective was to sensitize community on girls education and motivate them to take initiatives to check migration and trafficking. The officers from education department also interacted with community members.
