Always Committed Towards the Weaker Sections of the Society

At Manav Sthali School, the staff & students have always committed themselves towards creating an awareness of the duty of “manav “to 'manav” through education. Eradication of illiteracy from weaker section of the society has been a prime objective of all the Manav Sthalians.

Initiation of Literacy project at Manav Sthali School

This commitment dates back to year 1988, when National Literacy Mission (NLM) was launched by the late Prime Minister Shri Rajiv Gandhi. Manav Sthali School under the leadership of Mrs. Mamta Bhatnagar, Director & Founder Principal, was selected as one of the leading schools of Delhi to spread the light of literacy to the maximum. Since then,Manav Sthalians are striving ahead with fervor for the cause of people & children at the national & international level.

Manav Sthalians have imparted the gift of literacy to more than 11,762 illiterate citizens as on 2007. Around 850 volunteers are working hard towards bringing about literacy & Post literacy programmes this year.

Education for All & Twinning Progrmme at the school

Mrs. Bhatnagar was appointed as the associate co-coordinator for Rajendra Nagar Constituency in the central zone under Education for All project (EFA) launched by the then Secretary Education, Shri S.Regunathan, where the emphasis is on the upliftment of slums & jhuggis. A portion of Bappa Nagar & J.J Cluster behindAhimsa Bhawan, Shankar Road was adopted earlier under the scheme successfully & this year, we have adopted a part of Budh Nagar, Inder Puri, & J.J Cluster at Rattan Puri Chowk near Pusa Insititute Rajendra Nagar for complete literacy, vocational & health related programmes.

The School Improvement Programme initiated in August 2001 as “Twinning Programme” where a Public School is attached to a Govt School has been a successful step towards a brighter future. The bonds of mutual understanding between the schools have strengthened by sharing physical & human resources with Dayanand Saraswati Girls Sr. Sec. School, old Rajendra Nagar.

Strategy for the efficient working under Literacy Project- Motto “to reach to the maximum illiterates”

Proper strategy was laid down for the effective functioning & execution of the literacy programme. The concepts laid were need for mass contact, establishment of a rapport with the illiterates, confidence building, organizing existing infrastructure & so on. To promote literacy & motivate the learners, they are called to school frequently giving them an opportunity to see the bounties of education that only a school can bestow as they are taken to school library, science labs, projection room and encouraged to participate in declamations, quiz contests. In short, they are treated as the students of this institution. Facilities like free transportation, refreshment, medical aid, stationaryetc are provided by the school to facilitate them further in their studies. Such visits inculcate in them the feeling of oneness & belongingness to the school. Their assessment tests are taken in the school to track their progress.

Manav Sthalians on a move "Literacy For All"		Activities organised by the school for learners

To make this mass project a tremendous success the volunteers generally from classes IX & XI are awarded certificates & trophies for undertaking this enormous task. The dedicated teachers & student volunteers are carrying on tirelessly with their selfless service for the less fortunate members of the society.

Literacy project with the Tihar Inmates

It was a matter of great pride & sense of achievement that Manav Sthalians were able to break the mental shackles of Tihar Jail prisoners, whose names, too were added in the school roll of literates. The prisoners were also given Vocational & sculptural training by the students & teachers of Manav Sthali. Jail No. 1 was adopted by the school.

Outstanding Volunteers Awarded It has been a constant endeavor of Manav Sthali School to develop awareness amongst students about the sensitive issues prevailing in the society, explore new dimensions not only to discuss but also to take action for the same. Mridu Bhatia a promising student of Manav Sthali took the pledge of eradicating illiteracy with all her zeal by making 28 illiterates as literate & pursuing the post literacy programmes also. Recognizing her capabilities Manav Sthali School encouraged Mridu & many other volunteers by providing all opportunities at school level. Mridu's dedication was duly appreciated by the Rotary Club as she was awarded the “Rotary Club of Delhi South Meritorious Award” at an elaborate function held at Hyatt Regency, Delhi on 26th Oct 98. Manav Sthali Inaugurates Literacy Week every year

Mridu Bhatia with the learners Mrs Bhatnagar & Shri S Reghunathan awarding the learners & volunteers

Manav Sthali proudly inaugurates Literacy Week every year where in the students renew their commitment by taking a solemn pledge to dispel the darkness of illiteracy & light the lamp of knowledge. The learners are also a part of the whole programme where they are provided with an opportunity to display their talent & build self confidence in them. Eminent personalities from Ministry of Education, Embassies; Principals of various reputed schools of Delhi & outside , other important departments are invited on this occasion to be a part of this auspicious day to encourage the volunteers & learners to carry their relentless campaign with same zeal & dedication.

Inauguration of Literacy Week at Manav Sthali

Some of the distinguished guests who have graced the occasion of Inauguration of Literacy Week at Manav Sthali School, since 1989 were Mr. B.M.Sinha , a senior journalist Hindustan Times, in 1991 Mr.Arun Jaitley , Former Additional Solicitor General of India, Mr. L.D.Mishra , the then Director General of Literacy Mission,1992 Dr. H.S.Singha the then Chairman CBSE, Prof B.P.Khandelwal, Chairman CBSE in 1994, Mr.P.P.Chauhan , the then Chief Secretary of NCT of Delhi, In 1995 Shri S Regunathan the then Commissioner cum- Secretary Education, in 1998 Shri Omesh Saigal , Chief Secretary , NCT of Delhi, Mrs. Nishat Farooq, Director, State Resource Centre Dr. Alender, First Secretary, Embassy of Russian Federation, Mr. Schwipper, Head of Language Deptt. Max Mueller Bhawan, In 1999 Shri PK Tripathi, Deputy Secretary ( Adult Education) in 2002 Mr. Vishnu Kumar, IAS, Director, Directorate of Adult Education, in 2003 Mr. Jagan Mathews, IAS, Joint Secretary & Director General National Literacy mission, in 2005 Mr. V Mohan Kumar, Director , Directorate of Adult Education, in 2006 , Shri S Regunathan IAS, Former Chief Secretary, Govt. of NCT of Delhi to name a few.

Good Wishes to the School

Manav Sthali School received best wishes on the inauguration ceremony of Literacy Week by Late Shri Rajiv Gandhi on Jan 11, 1991. We also received best wishes from Dr. A.P.J.Kalam Hon'ble President of India & Smt. Sonia Gandhi, Leader of congress committee in the year 2003

Appreciation of Manav Sthali for the achievements in the field of literacy project

1. The school's efforts have been recognized by the State Resource Centre, Jamia Milia Islamia which conferred on the school the “Sufia Ajmali Memorial Trophy” for 6 consecutive years from 1990-1996, for imparting literacy to maximum number of people.

2. For the three consecutive years, the school has been the proud recipient of the UNICEF Trophy for outstanding work in the field of Adult Literacy,

3. Trophy awarded by Dr. Harshvardhan, Minister for Health Education under National Service Scheme for Distinguished and Commendable Contribution to the society in the field of Education for All” on 23rd April 1998.

4. Awarded the HENRY SELZ FOUNDATION TROPHY in May 2007 for making the second largest number of Literates.

5. Certificate of Commendation awarded every year by State Resource Centre & Delhi Schools' Literacy Project for the achievement in the field of Literacy Project.

Free Health Check up camp organized & Planters Gifted to the slum dwellers in the year 2007

Manav Sthali School in the year 2007 has adopted a part of Budh Nagar, Inder Puri & Rattan Puri Chowk near Pusa Institute, Rajendra Nagar for complete literacy, Vocational & health related programmes. In its constant endeavors the school organized Free Health Check Camp for the slum dwellers at Rattan Puri Chowk near Pusa Institute in association with Helpage India on 18th August 2007 in the slum itself.

During the health check up camp organized by Manav Sthali School, the common problems found amongst the slum dwellers were cold cough, stomach infections, respiratory problems, high B.P, & T.B( 02 patients) etc. The females were found to be anamic & suffering from malnutrition. They are enrolled for free treatment & medicines. In addition to this, the medical team of the school also attends regularly the slum dwellers in the school if they have any health related problems and they are taken to the nearby Sir Ganga Ram Hospital in the ambulance provided free by the school where they are properly taken care of. All these services are voluntarily provided by the Manav Sthali School.

Manav Sthali School realizing the need of a clean & healthy environment for these people & gifted free Neem & Tulsi plants planted in the pots to all the slum dwellers and the volunteers of the school explained the importance to them.

The students of Manav Sthali School are sensitized in such a way by the school that they feel it is their moral duty to work for the benefit of the society. They work towards the cause with full commitment enthusiastically & actively without any pressures from the school authorities.

The staff & students of Manav Sthali School work together relentlessly to put in their best towards caring & sharing for the society.

The uphill task of uplifting our brethren has not yet completed. The accomplishments of Manav Sthalians shall continue endlessly to promote the noble cause of literacy in the hope of a glorious future for the society.

Inauguration ceremony of literacy week at Manav Sthali School on 9th September 2007.	Dr. Roop Krishen Bhat, Director, Directorate of Adult Education, Ministry of HRD, Department of School Education Literacy, Govt. of India & Mrs. Mamta V Bhatnagar, Director, Manav Sthali School taking the literacy pledge to dispel the darkness of illiteracy and light the lamp of knowledge at the Inauguration ceremony on 9th September 2007.