Nandi

NaandiWe prefer to complement the government’s work. State-run schools today cater only to those who cannot afford expensive schooling. Ou Our objective is a total makeover of these schools," says Manoj Kumar, CEO, Naandi Foundation. A developmental economist, he says this involves planning by professionals—not just ideologically driven individuals. Naandi’s intervention in government schools is multi-pronged. It includes honing learning skills of students, providing textbooks and building libraries. It also trains and motivates teachers and builds infrastructure. The foundation is now working with some 1,500 schools across Andhra Pradesh. Naandi’s Support Our Schools programme is backed by another one called the Power 10 where people are asked to make donations in multiples of Rs 10. It raises funds through corporate and individual donations. In the first four years, it spent Rs 314.14 lakh in education initiatives. This includes Rs 276.25 lakh on mid-day meal programmes for all 880 state-run schools in Hyderabad. Given its success, Naandi has been invited to run similar projects in Bihar and MP. You can contact Naandi at: 502, Trendset Towers, Road #2, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad—500 034. Tel: 040-23556491/92 email info@naandi.net

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