GYAN - SETU What :

Science based workshops and camps for middle school students

Where :

Remote parts of developmentally challenged states of India: Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Chhattisgarh , Jammu-Kashmir

GYAN - SETU

Why : Capacity building of volunteers as well as the local

students Building communication bridges (“Setu”)

Who :

Educational Activity Research Center (EARC),JnanaPrabodhini, Pune

Disha – IISER, Pune Janeev Yuva, Pune

Objectives

1 •Spreading the “Joy” of Education

2 •Providing “Exposure” to fascinating world of Science & Technology

3•Providing "Inspiration" to develop proactive

attitude towards challenges faced by the community..

Arunachal Pradesh •Faced the 1962 Chinese aggression. Historical unsettled border dispute searching for solution.

•Hot spot of Biodiversity

•Rich ethnic diversity

•State poised at the cross road of modern development and preservation of biodiversity, traditional life style and ethnic identity.

WE ARE WAITING…

ASSAM •State ravaged by seasonal flooding of Brahmputra.

•Unresolved long standing issues of legal / illegal migrant population.

•Conflicts of regional aspirations.

•Lack of job opportunities, dwindling land and other resources leading to communal conflicts

•Link state for other North Eastern States

SEE YOU IN ASSAM…

Chhattisgarh State Rich in natural

resources

Uneven development. Large tribal population remains without basic amenities.

Hot bed of Maoist activities

State in news for wrong reasons

YOU NEED US !!

WE NEED YOU...

JAMMU AND KASHMIR•Political turmoil - leading to closer of schools for long period

•Collapse of transport in winter and unheated schools - leading to poor attendance

•Lack of qualified and trained teachers 

•These factors affect the academic standard of students. 

Why Educational Programs ?

The program would be a means of striking a dialogue with students and teachers, and through them the parents and general population

To provide exposure to students and fresh resource inputs to teachers.

To generate interest in science subjects and cultivate proactive problem solving ability in students.

Address the low academic standard in remote regions.

Content of Workshops

Hands-on Science experiments and Science Toys

Activities based on natural, environmental, and social sciences

Field trips

Others: Arts, Craft, Sports etc

Other Features

Program aims at personal development of students as well as the volunteers.

Volunteers are exposed to diversity of our nation in ecology, ethnicity and life style

It provides an opportunity to youths and students from different regions of India to establish bonds through shared experiences and knowledge.

Other Details Registration Required

Team Size : 3 to 6

Duration : 12 – 15 Days

“Orientation-cum-Training” program at EARC, JnanaPrabodhini

Travel Expenses to be borne by Volunteers.

Accommodation and food from local collaborating organizations.

Volunteers will share part expenses of local lodging and boarding.

Certificate of participation from EARC, Jnana Prabodhini.

Prof. Vivek Ponkshe, (Chief Coordinator, Gyan Setu)(020) 24207193

Shrikant Gabale, (Coordinator – Publicity & Volunteer Management)09623558539

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