ANNUAL REPORT

2018

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Rayakottai – 635116,

Krishnagiri District,

Tamilnadu.

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CONTENTS

Facilitating Quality Learning by Linguistic Minority Children ______ 3

Adolescents Development and Home Based Care for Ante Natal & Post Natal

Mothers: _____________________________________________ 8

CHILDLINE - 1098: ____________________________________ 12

Children of Krishnagiri: _________________________________ 15

TANSACS – Targeted Intervention: ________________________ 17

Thozhi – Empowerment of Women at Workplace: _____________ 18

Internet Saathi: _______________________________________ 20

Other Projects: _______________________________________ 21

ESTATE WORKERS WELFARE PROGRAM : ___________________________ 21

ASSISTANCE TO LEPROSY PATIENTS : ______________________________ 21

PROMOTION OF FARMER PRODUCER COMPANY ____________________ 22

GIFT A FUTURE: _____________________________________________________ 22

Events ______________________________________________ 23

30TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION: __________________________________ 23

VISITORS: ___________________________________________________________ 23

BOARD MEETINGS ___________________________________________________ 24

OUR AUDITOR _______________________________________________________ 24

OUR BOARD MEMBERS ______________________________________________ 24

OUR GRATITUDE TO DONORS __________________ Error! Bookmark not defined.

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FACILITATING QUALITY LEARNING BY

LINGUISTIC MINORITY CHILDREN This project aims at facilitating quality learning by the children of linguistic minorities with the

participation of the community in Thally, Kelamanagalam and Shoolagiri blocks of Krishangiri

Districts. The project is supported by India Literacy Project, USA.

Coverage

The following table shows the details of coverage under the project during the year:

S N Particulars Nos

1 No of Panchayaths 32

2 No of Villages 60

3 No of Schools 71

4 No of Anganwadi Centers 61

5 No of Children in Schools 6849

6 No of Children in Anganwadis 1246

7 Total Children Covered 8095

8 No of Adult Beneficiaries 3128

Training to Anganwadi Workers

Refresher Training to the Anganwadi

Workers was organized during the 1st

week of December 2017 in 3 batches.

During the training the workers were

oriented on the latest Activity book and

Child Assessment Card developed and

designed by ICDS. 28 workers from

Kelamangalam block, 21 workers from

Thally Block and 7 workers from Shoolagiri

block participated in the training. The

participants told that the session was useful to get updated on these materials even before the

department conducted the training.

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School Libraries

As planned, 7 school libraries were set up. Books were purchased. The students have been

provided with the membership card. There are

no sufficient teachers in 4 schools to take care

of the school library activities. The project staff

ensured functioning of libraries during their

visit to these schools. The teachers are

managing in other schools. The reading

assessment was carried out in 8 schools

during the months of January and February

2018.

Science Experiments & Exhibitions

45 basic low cost kits were distributed to 13 Middle and 9 High schools in the working area for

Science experiments by the students. CDs were also distributed along explaining how to use

these kits. The kits are used by the teachers in Middle Schools to explain and experiment the

Science concepts. The kits are not properly used by high schools due to lack of availability of

teachers. The project staff used these kits for experiments whenever they visited the school

where there was no teacher. The students those used the kits got motivated to use the low / no

cost materials for such

experiments. School level Science

Exhibitions were organized in 21

schools during the months of

February and March 2018. 1863

students from 4th to 9th standard

from these schools prepared their

presentations on Science and

showed during the exhibition. This

facilitated the students to show

their understanding in science.

Parents, teachers and peers of

students appreciated those who did outstanding. SMCs arranged to issue prizes in some

schools. The experiments through the science kits helped the students in developing their

creativity.

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Learning Level Assessments (LLA) Learning Level Assessments were conducted in all 71

schools during the month of February 2018. The

assessment was done for the students from 2nd to 8th

standard for 5 subjects. 5006 students participated in

these assessments. The following tables show the

summary of results:.

Block Name No of Schools

Total No. of Children (2nd to 8th STD) in schools

Total No. of Children (2nd to 8th STD) attended LLA

% of Children Attended

A Grade B Grade C Grade D Grade

Kelamangalam 30 1892 1585 83.77% 70.54% 14.76% 9.65% 5.05%

Shoolagiri 11 1262 1062 84.15% 44.16% 14.50% 25.99% 15.35%

Thally 30 1852 1405 75.86% 70.32% 16.87% 9.54% 3.27%

Total 71 5006 4052 81.26% 61.67% 15.38% 15.06% 7.89% Results of Learning Level Assessments – February 2018

The comparative results of the assessment carried out in the years 2016, 2017 and 2018 is given in the following table.

Block Name No of

Schools

A Grade % B Grade % C Grade % D Grade %

15-16 16-17 17-18 15-16 16-17 17-18 15-16 16-17 17-18 15-16 16-17 17-18

Kelamangalam 26 17.65 52.37 86.28 57.83 40.59 10.25 19.22 6.36 3.11 5.30 0.68 0.37

Shoolagiri 8 21.35 44.86 78.05 64.06 41.58 11.54 11.42 12.47 8.60 3.17 1.09 1.81

Thally 26 11.72 47.87 78.59 57.22 41.41 15.88 22.98 9.11 4.59 8.08 1.61 0.94

Total 60 16.91 48.37 80.97 59.70 41.19 12.56 17.87 9.31 5.43 5.52 1.13 1.04

Comparative Results of LLA for the years 2016, 2017 & 2018

Career Guidance and Counseling

Sessions for guiding the students on career opportunities after completing 10th standard were

organized during the period from December 2017 to

March 2018. The Project Manager and Education

Program Associates facilitated these sessions with the

support of teachers. The facilitators explained the

different opportunities available for the students in the

present context after completing 10th standard. The

sessions also included tips to manage the fear of exams and guidelines for appearing

examinations. Career Guidance Chart is displayed in 13 schools.

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Sessions on Life Skills

One round of sessions on Life Skills was organized for 374 selected peer leaders studying from

7th to 12th standard in 6 schools. 54 such sessions were organized in regular classes during

the year. There are 3155 children studying in these classes. Trained peer leaders were utilized

as resources. The following topics were taught

during the session through group discussion,

games, lecture and video screening methods.

Understanding Self and others

Control of emotions

Positive development

Life skills - based education (Goal

setting, hand crafts and decision making)

Counseling and Career guidance

Meetings of Parents

Meeting of parents of children were organized in 59 villages to motivate them to involve

themselves in the process of learning by the children. 1328 parents participated in these

meetings. It was not possible to

organize the meeting in Alasatti

village due to lack of cooperation

from the Teachers. These meetings

were organized in the schools /

Anganwadis at the villages

concerned. Parents especially

women enthusiastically

participated in the meetings. The

agenda for the meetings were as follows:

1. Ensuring Regular attendance of children in to Anganwadi and schools

2. Security of school premises during night times and holidays

3. Ensuring full attendance of the newly enrolled members in SMCs

4. Ensuring interaction with the teachers

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Meeting cum training to Members of SMCs

There was 50 % change over among the members of SMCs during the year. So there was a

need to train the new members in the committees. The trainings were organized during their

monthly meetings. 34 such Meeting cum Trainings were organized during the year. 286

members of SMCs and 298 parents attended these training sessions. The following topics were

covered during the sessions.

Roles and Responsibilities

of members of SMCs

School Action Plan

Monitoring the attendance

of children

Ensuring the enrolment of

eligible children to schools

Child friendly School

Importance of Anganwadi and Schools

Scholarship to students for higher studies

Scholarship of Rs. 1,34,000/- was given to 12 deserving students studying Under Graduation

and Diploma courses. The amount

was disbursed to the students as

cheques in favour of the institutions

they are studying during the month

of December 2017. The review

meeting for scholars of ARCOD

and VRDP held in Sri Sai Krishna

Vidhyagiri Matriculation School,

Krishnagiri on 28th January 2018.

12 scholars from ARCOD, 11 scholars from VRDP attended the meeting. Mr. Suriyan from ILP,

Chennai facilitated the meeting. He explained the aspects of Goal Setting (Short term and long

term) and Resume Development.

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ADOLESCENTS DEVELOPMENT AND HOME

BASED CARE FOR ANTE NATAL & POST NATAL

MOTHERS This is the 3rd and final year of this project which is supported by UNICEF.

Club Melas

20 club melas were organized during the period from April to September 2017. The club

members got an opportunity to show case their cultural talents in the forms of skit, singing,

dancing etc. As a part of these melas, the club members painted labels on the important and

ancient places, buildings. This helped the club members to understand the history and

importance of their own village. The club members were also trained on making nurseries. They

have raised seedlings and distributed them to the general public and schools.

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Meetings with the Community

Meetings of parents and other stakeholders were organized by the club mentors. The results

of monthly tests of the club members were shared with their parents during these meetings.

The parents were encouraged to spend time with their children and involve themselves in the

process of learning by children.

Monthly Tests

The monthly tests were conducted for Tamil, Maths and Science subjects to monitor the

progress of learning by club members. The test question papers were prepared by the project

team in consultation with the teachers and experts in education. The question papers were

prepared for maximum marks of 30 for each subject. The comparative results of tests

conducted in June 2016 and June 2017 are given below. It is evident that there has been

increase in percentage of attendance in tests. The No of members scored > 15 has

considerably increased.

Comparative Results of Monthly Tests for June 2016 & June 2017

Marks scored June 2016 June 2017

Tamil Science Maths Tamil Science Maths

Attendance % 86.40% 85.96% 88.15% 89.56% 91.02% 91.01%

25>30 25.59% 13.71% 39.52% 26.00% 24.86% 40.80%

20>24 25.42% 19.20% 28.71% 32.93% 37.77% 24.42%

15>19 23.40% 21.32% 15.76% 25.51% 25.02% 25.14%

10>14 12.96% 23.43% 11.55% 11.41% 10.02% 7.79%

5>9 7.83% 14.55% 3.55% 3.59% 2.09% 1.69%

1>4 4.38% 7.28% 0.83% 0.57% 0.24% 0.16%

0 0.42% 0.51% 0.08% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00%

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Exposure Trip (Summer Camp)

It was collectively decided in the planning meeting held on 08/04/2017 at Denkanikottai project

office that camp would be

arranged in Mysore. It was also

decided to organize the camp in

6 Phases starting from 2nd May

to 1st June 2017. It was decided

to have around 100 club

members per batch for 14

batches. The core team visited

Mysure on April 25th & 26th

2017 and identified the places to

visit and arranged

accommodation at Youth Hostel, Mysore. The team recommended visiting of Mysore Sri

Chamarajendra Zoological gardens (Zoo), Railway Museum, Brindhavan Garden, Mysore

palace and Sri Chamundeeswari temple. The trip started as per the plan on 2nd May 2017,

buses picked up the eager club members from their villages.

They started from their place on the 1st day morning and reached Mysore in the after -noon

and visited Zoological park, had lunch and visited the Brindavan garden in the evening. Stayed

in Youth Hostel at the

night and started their

tour in the 2ns day by

visiting Railway Museum,

Mysore Palace and

Chamundeeswari

Temple. They were

provided with A School

Bag, Water Bottles, Cap

and snacks.

1408 club members

attended the trip.

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Training to Club Mentors on Reproductive Health

A three days training to the club Mentors on Reproductive Health was organized in the month

of June 2017 in 2 batches. Ms. Saulina Arnold, Consultant and Former Executive Director of

TNVHA facilitated the training. The sessions were participatory. She exposed the participants

to various aspects of Reproductive Health.

Follow up of AN/PN Mothers

Anti Natal and Post Natal Mothers were given

orientation on the importance of hospital care

during pregnancy, preparedness for safe and

institutional delivery, exclusive breast feeding,

immunization and nutrition. A total of 635 AN

and PN mothers were followed up during the

reporting period.

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CHILDLINE - 1098 As a result of continuous efforts in awareness campaigns over the years, the No of calls is

increasing year by year. There were also cases through outreach programs. Childline received

689 calls during the period from April 2017 to March 2018. The project is supported by The

Ministry of Women and Child Development Govt. of India through Childline India Foundation,

Mumbai.

Awareness

Awareness being a routine work, Childline organized the following awareness campaigns in

the district during the year being a routine work, Childline organized 298 awareness programs

/ campaign during the year.

S N Type of Awareness No of

Programs

No. of Persons

reached to

1 School Awareness (Primary, High and

Higher Secondary)

138 16277

2 Community Outreach (Villages, Bus Stand,

Railway Station, Auto Stand, NREGS Work

spot and SHG)

2116 16304

3 Night Outreach 61 2553

4 Mass Awareness (Special events, Festivals,

Campaigns, markets and Department

programs)

25 7741

TOTAL 2340 42875

During the program information on Childline and its services was disseminated through cultural

programs, pasting stickers, group discussion, and issue of notices etc.

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CAB Meeting

The Childline Advisory Board (CAB) meeting held

twice in the year. The board discussed about

Awareness, visibility, protocols to be followed during

interventions and support of allied departments during

interventions especially Child Marriage cases.

Open House

This mass program was conducted once in a month in which the entire Childline Team involved

to organize the program. Various cultural events, sport activities and quiz programs were

conducted for the children during these awareness

programs. Children performed well were honored

with gifts. The children were given opportunity to

express their feelings and discuss the issues

affecting them. The general public was also given a

chance to discuss about the issues related to

children and found solutions for many issues

themselves. 12 such programs were organized

during the year.

Press Meet

The press meeting as a part of Se Dosti week was held at Krishnagiri on 15.11.2017. The media

persons were briefed about the Childline Interventions during the meeting.

Summary of Intervention of Cases

S.No Category No of cases 1 Medical 11

2 Missing child 1

3 School enrollment 30

4 Emotional Support and

Guidance

281

5 Protection from Abuse 102

6 Referral to services 44

7 Shelter 11

8 Parents asked help 6

Total 485

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Mass Awareness

The District Legal Services Authority organized a Mass Awareness Program in Singarpetai and

Hosur. CHILDLINE set up stall in these two programs along with all other Government

Departments. CHILDLINE organized various programs for the visitors. It was a big opportunity

for CHILDLINE to reach out to thousands of people to spread awareness on CHILDLINE. The

District administration organized Mango Exhibition at Krishangiri during July 2017. CHILDLINE

set up a stall and organized games for the children.

Resource Organizations Meeting

District Child Protection Officer, Chairman of CWC, NGOs and representatives from other

organizations working for children participated in the meeting held 23.02.2018 at Childline

office, Krishangiri.

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CHILDREN OF KRISHNAGIRI This initiative is to support the children infected by HIV / AIDs in Krishangiri and Dharmapuri

Districts. Individual sponsors are supporting the initiative.

Summer Camp – Light House 2017

The 3rd summer camp for the children (9 to 18 years of age) was organized during the month

of May 2017 in 3 batches at St. Joseph’s Convent Training Center, Anginayanapalli, Krishnagiri.

The 3 days camp was residential. About 130 infected children (Krishnagiri - 100 & Dharmapuri

– 30) attended the camp. Various sessions including counseling and health were organized for

2 days. Dr. Chitha, St. John’s Hospital and her colleagues facilitated these sessions. Thanks to

Sr. Anu of Aikyalaya for having arranged accommodation for the participants. The children were

taken to Agastya International Foundation, Kuppam on the 3rd day for exposure on Science

where they had opportunity to experiment several Science concepts with games and fun.

Exposure Trip – Camp Rainbow

The camp rainbow was organized by YRG Care, Chennai during the month of May 2017. 22

Children were selected from Krishnagiri to attend the camp. The camp held for 5 days at

Chennai. As usual the children enjoyed the trip.

Distribution of Nutrition Kits

The infected children need a balanced nutritious food. As decided in the previous year, the

support for the children is being given as Nutritious Kits. The kit contained Jaggery, green gram,

Soya Beans, Health Mix, Fried Gram, Black Chenna, Karamani, Dates and ground nut. Apart

from the nutrition packets the kit also included toothpaste, hair oil, soap and shampoo packets.

Previously, the kits were distributed in the office at Krishnagiri. This year it was distributed at

the clusters by the staff team.

8th Deepavali Celebration

The 8th Deepavali Celebration was organized for the Children of Krishnagiri on 15.10.2017.

About 275 children with their parents and care givers gathered for the celebration at Meenakshi

Mahal, Krishnagiri. As last year, the majority of the programs were designed and performed by

the children themselves with variety of events this year too. As usual, the children were

distributed with dresses, sweet boxes and crackers boxes. Special thanks to Mr. Subramani,

Aaha Milk Products, Kaveripattinam for having sponsored a very good Lunch to the gathering.

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This year’s special gift for the children was Nokia Mobile Phone. Mr. K. G Murali planned to

walk 100 KMs from his residence at Bengaluru to Krishnagiri to mobilize sponsors for phone.

He successfully walked 75 KMs till Shoolagiri on 9th October 2017 and he had to stop there as

he was exhausted. He completed the mission by walking the remaining 25 KMs on 12th October

2017. He could mobilize about Rs. 5 lakhs through the walk.

Medical Care

The children are encouraged to visit the Government Hospitals regularly at the local area to

keep the health. Those who needed intensive treatment were admitted in the Govt. District

Headquarters Hospital, Krishangiri and St. John’s Medical College Hospital, Bengaluru.

Home for Children

As decided the construction of Saranyam – Home for the children started at Bodampatti Road,

Rayakottai. The foundation stone was laid down on 04th March 2018. A proposal requesting

for the support of Rs. 44,73,188/- for construction of buildings has been submitted to M/s. Saint

Gobain Fondation, France.

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TANSACS – TARGETED INTERVENTION The Targeted Intervention project is implemented in 6 blocks of Krishnagiri District with the

objective of prevention of spreading of HIV through sex workers. This project is supported by

TANSACS, Chennai.

Community Events

5 block level community events were organized during the year. The following table show the

No of members participated in each event.

The Peer Educators took the lead role in mobilizing the community members along with the Out

Reach Workers. The community members were motivated and encouraged to visit the ICTC

and STI clinics to ensure their health and get treatment if needed. The Medical Officers, ICTC

Counsellors gave their inputs to the community during the events.

Medical Camp

A health camp was organized for the target community at Singarapettai,

Uthnagarai block in the month of July 2017. 52 Community members were

screened for illness during the camp. The Medical Officer of ARCOD

TANSACS TI Clinic screened the target people for illness. Health

awareness was also given in the camp.

DIC Level Meetings

Meetings at Drop in Center level were organized in all the working areas during the year. Total

of 983 HRG Women participated in these meetings. The Program Manager, Nurse / Counselor,

Monitoring & Evaluation Officer cum Accountant and ORWs of other blocks were present in the

meeting to provide inputs when necessary. General health check - up was done for the needy

HRG Women. BP and Anemic problems examined for HRG women. 53 women were examined

for minor STI Problems. The community women entertained through cultural activities.

S N Block Name No of Participants

1 Burgur 115

2 Kaveripattinam 115

3 Mathur 112

4 Krishnagiri 117

5 Veppanapalli 124

TOTAL 583

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THOZHI – EMPOWERMENT OF WOMEN AT

WORKPLACE

Training to members of Federation

10 representatives from workers groups and 13 group members participated in the training. Ms.

Prasannakumari, Coordinator, Krishnagiri CHILDLINE facilitated a session on Communication

on the day 1. Mr. Shaffiq Ahammed, Advocate, Krishnagiri facilitated a session on different acts

and rules related to workers. Mr. Balachandran, NCLP, Krishnagiri explained the different

issues affecting the labour force in Tamil Nadu. Ms. Mahalakshmi, DEEPS shared the

importance and strengths of collectives like federations. The participants were divided in to sub

groups and given topics for discussion. Ice breaking sessions were also organized in the midst

of the training. The participants wrote the proceedings of the group discussion in chart papers

and presented the outcome.

Sensitization Workshop to Media Persons

The workshop was organized on 14th May 2017 at Krishangiri. Mr. T. Sivmurthi, Finance

Manager, ARCOD welcomed the guests and participants. Mr. M. Shankar, presided over. In

his presidential address, he explained the purpose and objectives of the workshop. He also

shared the experiences of Thozhi project at the state level. Mr. Jalaluddin, Director, SWORD,

Krishnagiri, Mr. Shaffiq, Advocate, Krishnagiri also participated in the workshop. 5 workers (Ms.

Muruga, Ms. Shubashini, Ms. Mubina and Ms. Arthi) explained the issues they faced in their

workplace.

Regional Consultation Meeting

The regional consultation meeting was organized on 27th July 2017 for Krishangiri, Dharmapuri

and Vellore districts. 5 workers representatives participated in the meeting from Krishangiri.

Ms. C. Leelavathi coordinated with the team of DEEPS. Ms. C. N. Prasannakumari,

Coordinator, CHILDLINE, Krishangiri addressed the gathering on the issues faced by the

women workers and their rights as per the law. Ms. Sasi from Kaveripattinam explained her

experience as a worker. The District Social Welfare Officer of Dharmapuri addressed the

gathering. She has explained the social security schemes available for the grass root workers,

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District level Convention – Rally of Workers for various Demands

The district level convention – Rally of women workers was organized in Krishangiri on 27th

October 2017. About 200 women including various workers, members of self-help groups and

general women participated in the Rally. The Rally started from Anna Statue, Near Bus Stand

Krishangiri and went through Erikarai, Pazhayapet Road to Gandhi Statue, Pzhayapet. The

women participated carried placards showing various demands of the rally. They also

thundered with their voices during the rally. The demands included PF and ESI for all the

unorganized workers, ensuring safety measures at work place, ensuring minimum wage etc.

Consultative Meeting with NGOs

The Consultative meeting with the NGOs in the district was organized in Krishnagiri on 19th

December 2017. 10 Directors

of NGOs in the district

participated in the meeting.

Mr. V.R. Keshavraj, Executive

Director of ARCOD and Mr. M.

Shankar, Director of DEEPS

facilitated the meeting. Mr. T.

Sivamurthi welcomed all the participants and explained the activities carried out for the past 2

years in the district under Thozhi Project. Mr. Shankar explained the objectives and activities

of Thozhi at the state level. The participants were requested to share their views and ideas for

the future strategies of the project,

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INTERNET SAATHI

Internet Saathi is a joint initiative of Google and TATA Trusts and implemented through Voice

Foundation, Chennai. This program aims at creating awareness among rural communities

about Internet and its benefits. This digital literacy program is implemented in Krishangiri by

ARCOD.

Training to Internet Saathis

149 Internet Saathis were identified in the district. The Internet Saathis are trained on

implementing the literacy program in 4 batches during the month of March 2018. These

trainings held in Uthangarai, Krishangiri, Shoolagiri and Denkanikottai. Each saathi is expected

to reach out to 700 women in 3 or 4 revenue villages and train them on mobile phone and

internet usage.

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OTHER PROJECTS

ESTATE WORKERS WELFARE PROGRAM

From the reserves accrued over the years, the

following activities were carried out during the year for

BBTC Mudis, Parkside and Coonoor Tea Estates:

A. Refrigerators & Flasks to Workers

B. Education Scholarship

C. Funeral Assistance

D. Aggregated Pension to workers

E. Traveling to School Children

F. General Welfare

ASSISTANCE TO LEPROSY PATIENTS

The Hindu Kush Nivaran Sangh, Chennai gave an amount of Rs. 50,000/- for the welfare of

Leprosy Patients. The following materials were purchased and distributed to 50 patients

1. Eating plate – 1 No

2. Tumlar – 1 No

3. Blanket – 1 No

4. Neem Oil Bottle – 1 No

5. Plastic Tub – 1 No

6. Fruits

The patients were invited to

the office of ARCOD at

Denkanikottai on 9th September 2017. About 13 patients came and got the aid materials kit.

Mr. V.R. Keshavraj, Executive Director, Mr. T. Sivamurthi, Finance Manager of ARCOD and

Mr. Joseph Stalin of RDC, Denkanikottai distributed the kits. Remaining kits were distributed to

patients at their home by the staff team of ARCOD.

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PROMOTION OF FARMER PRODUCER COMPANY

ARCOD promoted a

Farmer Producer

Company at Anchetty by

mobilizing farmers and

registered a Company.

There are 500 farmers as

shareholders in the

company with a capital of

Rs. 5 lakhs. Efforts were taken during the year to establish Rural Mart with the support of

NABARD.

GIFT A FUTURE

Gift a future is a support program for the students from economically backward families and

studying in private schools. The

program aims at providing

financial support to motivate the

students and parents. The project

is implemented in Krishnagiri and

Dharmapuri Districts. An amount

of about Rs. 12.00 lakhs has been

paid towards school fees on

behalf of 243 students during the

year. Leadership and personality development sessions were also organized for the children.

This is an initiative of Altius Foundation, based at Chennai.

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EVENTS

30TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION

ARCOD celebrated its 30th Anniversary on 17th March 2018 at SGR Mahal, Rayakottai. Board

Members, Guests, Children, Women and members of staff team gathered and the event started

at around 11.00 am. Mr. P. Chandrasekar, President, ARCOD welcomed the gathering. Mr. T.

Sivamurthi introduced the Project staff team and explained about the present projects. The staff

team shared their experiences in the field. A panel discussion held to discuss about the scope

and vision for ARCOD for the next decade. NGO leaders, experts in development sector, youth

and farmers participated in the discussion and shared their thoughts. Cultural programs

including singing, dance and magic show were organized as a part of the celebration.

VISITORS

Dr. Aruna Rathnam, Education Specialist, UNICEF visited during 21st and 22nd April

2017 and had discussion with the club mentors.

Mr. A.L. Rangarajan, ILP visited Nanadimanagalam, T Sulagunda, Bidireddy and A.

Kothapalli villages on 25th July 2017. During the visit he interacted with the teachers

and children.

Ms. Padmaja, Ms. Sumitha and Mr. A.L. Rangarajan visited B Lakkasandiram,

Poonapalli and Dodda belur villages on 26th July 2017. During the visit they interacted

with the teachers, Anganwadi worker and children.

Mr. Raj Kishore, ILP, USA, Mr. A.L. Rangarajan and Mr. Ravi visited Karadikkal, T.

Sulaginda and Ullatti Villages on 4th January 2018.

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BOARD MEETINGS

The Governing Body met 2 times during the year and discussed the policy matters. One

General Body meeting held during the year.

OUR AUDITOR

CA. M. Ezhil

Ezhil & Raj, Chartered Accountants, Chennai.

OUR BOARD MEMBERS

1. Mr. P. Chandrasekar, President - Chartered Accountant

2. Mr. R. Balarishnan, Vice President - Whole Sale Pharmacist

3. Mr. D.G. Venkatesan, Vice President – Pharmacist

4. Mr. V.R. Keshavraj, Secretary - Professional Social Worker (Community Development)

5. Ms. C.N. Prasanna kumari, Treasurer – Advocate, Child Sector Specialist

6. Mr. S. Senthil Kumar, Governing Body Member - HR Consultant

7. Ms. R. Christy Rajappa, General Body Member – Educationalist

8. Ms. Shanthi Sivamurthi, General Body Member – Entrepreneur

9. Mr. Balaji, General Body Member – Entrepreneur

10. Mr. N. Nagarajan, General Body Member – Teacher (Retd)

11. Mr. K. Ananth, General Body Member – Development Professional

12. Ms. Josephine, General Body Member, Development Professional

13. Mr. Sanjeevikumar, HR Manager.

OUR GRATITUDE TO DONORS

Altius Foundation, Chennai

Childline India Foundation, Mumbai

India Literacy Project, USA

TANSACS, Chennai

UNICEF, Chennai

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OUR INDIVIDUAL DONORS

Mr. K. G. Murali, Bangalore

Mr. Srikanth Chandrasekaran, Chennai

Mr. Balasundaram nagarajan, Bangalore

Mr. Baskar subramaniam, Bangalore

Mr. Suresh narayanan, Chennai

Mr. K. Srinivasan, Chennai

Mr. Saranath Narasimman & Ms. Architha subramaniam

Mr. K. T.Ramasamy

Mr. Stanley Devaselvam

Mr. Arulbalan Subramani

Mr. Jaykanth, Coimbatore

ACKNOLWEDGEMENT

I must place on record that Mr. K. G. Murali and his team of sponsors are supporting

continuously the Children of Krishnagiri. We acknowledge the commitment of Mr. K G Murali in

nurturing the network of sponsors developed by him for consistant and continuous support for

the Children of Krishangiri. We express our sincere gratitude to Mr. K. G. Murali, Mrs. Shanthi

Murali and their tireless efforts for the children of Krishangiri. I take this opportunity to thanks

all the members in the board headed by the Chairman Mr. P. Chandrasekar for their

involvement and support. I thank the staff team of ARCOD for their commitment. I also thank

the people of our working area, bankers, officials of Govt. departments, friends and well-wishers

for their support.

V.R. Keshavraj

20.09.2018 Executive Director

Rayakottai