Kusuma Schools Partnership Initiative

Contents
1 Message from Kusuma Trust UK 4
2 Message from Kusuma Foundation 5
3 Kusuma Schools Partnership Initiative 6
4 Kusuma School and Teacher Awards 10
5 Kusuma Fellowship Programmes 14
6 Udbhav Professional Development for Teachers 16
7 Mid-day-Meal Programme 18
8 Science in Schools and Remedial Teaching 20
9 Kusuma Resource Centres 22
10 Kusuma Partner Schools 29
11 Kusuma Fellows 90
12 Acknowledgements 104

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Message
from
Kusuma Trust UK
students to catch up with their peers; a
programme to strengthen School Management
and Development Committees; Kusuma
Fellowship programmes in Hardoi, Sambalpur,
Warangal and Uttarakhand; the construction
of a mid-day meal kitchen in Odisha to feed
100,000 children every day; and Kusuma
Resource Centres in Hardoi and Sambalpur
to offer educational resources and courses
for students, teachers and members of the
community.
The Trust collaborates with, and funds, the
Kusuma Foundation, our main partner in India.
This yearbook provides an overview of the
progress made in 2013-2014, including some
of the achievements. We intend to build on
these achievements as we continue to support
these programmes over the next few years.
Our work would not be possible without
the support of key government Ministries,
departments and officials at State and district
levels in India, partner organisations, Head
teachers and teachers, and community groups.
I would also like to thank the Trustees, staff
and advisers of the Kusuma Trust UK and the
Kusuma Foundation in India.
The Kusuma Trust UK believes that every
child and young person has the potential to
transform and improve their life, and should
have the opportunity to grow and develop
as active and productive citizens in their
communities. As an independent grant-making
organisation, we facilitate and increase access
to quality education and other life opportunities
for economically disadvantaged children and
young people. Through education we enable
young people to realise their potential and
break the inter-generational cycle of poverty.
We fund a range of programmes aligned
with our strategy in two focus districts -
Hardoi in Uttar Pradesh and Sambalpur in
Odisha. These include the Kusuma Schools
Partnership Initiative to implement the
government’s scheme, Rashtriya Madhyamik
Shiksha Abhiyan, in 50 schools; Udbhav, a
professional development programme for
teachers of English, Science and Mathematics
across both districts; a Science in Schools
programme to transform Science teaching
and learning; remedial teaching to enable
Dr. Balwant Singh
Chief Executive
Kusuma Trust UK

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Message
from
Kusuma
Foundation
Mr. Pankaj Vinayak Sharma
Country Leader
Kusuma Foundation
Over the last year, Kusuma Foundation
initiated programmes aimed at improving the
quality of secondary education in our focus
States of Odisha and Uttar Pradesh in India.
The Kusuma Schools Partnership Initiative, a
whole school development programme, works
to identify and promote drivers of quality
education in 50 government and aided schools
in Hardoi and Sambalpur. The Kusuma team
implements the programme with teachers,
students, parents, governance boards and
communities. Improvements have been made
in libraries, laboratories, teaching and learning
processes and school governance. Schools
now pursue other improvements such as
generators to power labs, remedial teaching
for students, and substitute teachers to fill
teacher vacancies.
Kusuma Resource Centres in Hardoi and
Sambalpur serve about 300 schools and
provide access to teaching and learning
materials, computers and the internet for
students, teachers and community members.
Kusuma’s Udbhav programme supports
the continued professional development of
teachers leading to improvements in teaching
and learning processes and materials in
government secondary schools in Hardoi.
Udbhav will be expanded to Sambalpur in
2014-2015.
The Kusuma School and Teacher Awards
recognise the best performing teachers and
schools in Sambalpur and Hardoi, offering
a cash prize and supporting the professional
development of teachers. The Kusuma
Fellowship programmes in Odisha, Uttarakhand
and Andhra Pradesh have provided financial
and mentoring support to 843 bright students
from poor families to pursue higher education
after secondary school. This will expand to
Hardoi, Uttar Pradesh in 2014-2015.
Kusuma supported the construction of a
Mid-Day Meal kitchen in Odisha that was
inaugurated by Hon. Chief Minister, Sri
Naveen Patnaik. It will feed 100,000 students
of Khurda and Cuttack districts every day at
full capacity.
ThecollectiveeffortsoftheKusumaFoundation
and its partners, and guidance from the Board
of the Foundation and the Kusuma Trust UK
team are the cornerstone of our initial success
and we will continue to build upon this in the
coming years.

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In 2013, the Kusuma Foundation established
a new programme, the Kusuma Schools
Partnership Initiative, working with 25
secondary schools in the district of Sambalpur
in Odisha and 25 secondary schools in the
district of Hardoi, Uttar Pradesh. The aim is
to raise student attainment, improve teaching
standards and enhance the school environment.
This five-year programme focuses on the
professional development of teachers, building
the capacity of Head teachers, providing
learning materials and resources for students,
and the construction and maintenance of
school facilities. The programme is funded by
the Kusuma Trust UK.
The programme aims to increase the transition
from primary to secondary school and the
completion of secondary schooling. It aims
to increase the number of students enrolled
in follow up education and the number of
eligible students in technical and vocational
training and employment. The programme also
intends to increase community participation
in schools and create model schools that the
State government will replicate and roll-out in
other districts.
In partnership with Kusuma, each school
developed a school improvement plan to
identify priorities to improve teaching and
learning. The priority interventions for the 50
schools are:
School Facilities
• Advocacy with District Education
authorities for completion of school
buildings
• Resources for playgrounds, including a
compound wall
• Clean and functional toilets for boys and
girls
• Dedicated science laboratory with science
equipment and consumables
• Electrical wiring and an authorised power
connection
• Safe drinking water
• Benches, chairs and other furniture for
students
• At least two computers in each school
• Libraries stocked with at least 100 books
Kusuma
Schools
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Initiative

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Teaching
• Qualified substitute teachers recruited to
fill vacancies
• Continuous professional development for
teachers
• Teachers using interactive teaching and
learning materials and methods
Learning
• Textbooks available for students
• Weekly library period scheduled
• Weekly science laboratory sessions
• Weekly computer classes for students
Governance
• Quarterly School Management and
Development Committee (SMDC)
meetings during the academic session
• SMDCs complete and implement
School Improvement Plans and deliver
improvements
Progress
The immediate priorities for schools are the
recruitment of teachers and improvements to
facilities. The shortage of teachers means large
class sizes and a difficult teaching and learning
environment. Toilets in disrepair, a lack of
desks and chairs in classrooms and the need
for boundary walls around schools are other
priorities cited by Head teachers and identified
during detailed assessments of the schools.
Head teachers and SMDCs also ensure there
is active community involvement in schools.
In 2013-2014, Kusuma provided generators
to 29 schools, light bulbs and fans to 116
classrooms in 29 schools and 432 desks,
benches and carpets to 14 schools. Twenty
nine science laboratories were provided
equipment and consumables and 50 libraries
given books and furniture. A book bank was
set up in all 50 schools with 22,200 textbooks
for Classes 8 to 10. Forty one schools received
toilet consumables and safe drinking water
facilities were established in 23 schools.
Kusuma supports the quality of teaching
and learning in all 50 schools by assigning
volunteer teachers to fill teacher vacancies.
Volunteer teachers filled 450 teaching sessions
in Sambalpur and 1,110 sessions in Hardoi.
Advocacy with district and State government

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for the appointment of teachers in sanctioned
posts, laboratory assistants and librarians is
another strand of the programme. Remedial
teaching for Mathematics and English was
delivered to 4,000 students in Sambalpur.
Teachers visited high performing schools and
training institutes to observe good teaching
practices. Quarterly teachers’ network
meetings and SMDC meetings were held in
both districts.

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Kusuma
School and
Teacher
Awards
Every year, teachers and schools in Hardoi and Sambalpur with the best results in classes 10
and 12 are awarded a prize. Teachers receive a cash prize and support for their professional
development. Schools receive a cash reward for the development of the school. Government and
government aided schools in Hardoi and Sambalpur are eligible for these awards.
In 2013, 24 teachers and 8 schools were awarded for achieving the highest scores in Science,
Mathematics and English in Classes 10 and 12 examinations and for the highest percentage of
distinctions achieved in Classes 10 and 12.

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Awards for Best Schools
Awards for the Best Schools are in two categories:
• Schools that have the highest pass percentage in Classes 10 and 12
• Schools with the highest number of student distinctions (75% and above) in Classes 10 and 12
Schools with the highest pass percentage in
Class 10
• Kisinda High School, Kisinda, Sambalpur,
Odisha
• Kanya Uchttar Madhyamik Vidhyalaya
Madhoganj (Bilgram) Hardoi, Uttar Pradesh
Schools with the highest pass percentage in
Class 12
• Gangadhar Meher Junior College,
Sambalpur, Odisha
• Government Girls’ Inter College, Pali,
Hardoi, Uttar Pradesh
School with the highest number of student
distinctions (75% and above) in Class 10
• Budharaja High School, Sambalpur, Odisha
• R.R. Inter College, Hardoi, Uttar Pradesh
School with the highest number of student
distinctions (75% and above) in Class 12
• Gangadhar Meher Junior College,
Sambalpur, Odisha
• Government Inter College, Hardoi, Uttar
Pradesh

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Awards for Best Teachers
Awards for the Best Teachers are based on the highest scores by students in:
• English, Mathematics and Science in Class 10
• English, Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, Biology in Class 12
Highest scores in Science in Class 10
• Ms. Sangita Behera, Budharaja High School,
Sambalpur, Odisha
• Mr. Srikanta Choudhury, Government
Girls High School Kuchinda, Sambalpur,
Odisha
• Mr. Rakesh Babu Tiwari, Subhash Chandra
Bose Uchattar Madhyamik Vidhyalaya
Hariyapur Katiyari, Hardoi, Uttar Pradesh
Highest scores in Mathematics in Class 10
• Mr. Bijaynanda Pradha, Rani Annapurna
Girls High School, Rairakhol, Sambalpur,
Odisha
• Mr. Manoj Kumar, Chhatrapati Shivaji Inter
College Hasnapuri, Hardoi, Uttar Pradesh
Highest scores in English in Class 10
• Ms. Truptirani Chakravarti, Government
High School, Kuchinda, Sambalpur, Odisha
• Mr. Adesh Kumar Shukla, Shri Narpati
Singh Inter College Madhoganj (Bilgram),
Highest scores in Chemistry in Class 12
• Mr. Antaryami Mahakur, Maa Jhadeswari
College, Dhama, Sambalpur, Odisha
• Mr. Debadutta Sa, Veer Surendra Sai
Institute of Science, Dhankauda, Sambalpur,
Odisha
• Mr. Sanjaya Pradhan, Veer Surendra
Sai Institute of Science, Dhankauda,
Sambalpur, Odisha
• Mr. Arun Kumar Bajpai, BNIC
Bhagwantnagar, Hardoi, Uttar Pradesh
Highest scores in Physics in Class 12
• Ms. Minati Padhy, Jyotivihar Junior College,
Sambalpur, Odisha
• Mr. Kaushal Kishor, GIC Tadiyawan,
Highest scores in Biology in Class 12
• Mr. Amar Prasad Pattnaik, Veer Surendra
Sai Institute of Science, Dhankauda,
Sambalpur, Odisha
• Ms. Sutapa Sahu, Veer Surendra Sai Institute
of Science, Dhankauda, Sambalpur, Odisha
• Mr. Pabitra Behera, Gangadhar Meher
Junior College, Sambalpur, Odisha
• Mr. Sunil Guru, Gangadhar Meher Junior
College, Sambalpur, Odisha
• Mr. Nageshwar Prasad, Government Inter
College, Hardoi, Uttar Pradesh
Highest scores in Mathematics in Class 12
• Mr. Abhisek Satapathy, Gangadhar Meher
Junior College, Sambalpur, Odisha
• Mr. R.K. Rao, Government Inter College,
Tadiyawan, Hardoi, Uttar Pradesh
Highest scores in English in Class 12
• Mr. Manabhanjan Panigrahi, Gangadhar
Meher Junior College, Sambalpur, Odisha
• Dr. Amiya Kumar Patra, Kuchinda Junior
College, Kuchinda, Sambalpur, Odisha
• Mr. Khageswar Dash, Kuchinda Junior
College, Kuchinda, Sambalpur, Odisha
• Ms. Satakshi Misra, Government Girls’
Inter College, Todarpur, Hardoi, Uttar
Pradesh

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Kusuma Fellowship programmes support
meritorious students from poor families in
Uttar Pradesh, Odisha, Andhra Pradesh and
Uttarakhand to complete secondary school and
pursue higher and professional education.
Selected students from disadvantaged and
marginalised backgrounds are given a stipend
and academic support to complete their
secondary and higher education. Seminars are
organised for Fellows on a range of topics
such as career guidance, public speaking in
English, time management and healthy living.
One-to-one mentoring meetings for Fellows
provide pastoral care and the opportunity
to discuss academic and personal issues.
Visits to educational institutions and industry
are organised to provide Fellows with an
opportunity to learn more about higher
education and gain exposure to workplaces and
prospective employers.
The Kusuma Ratna Fellowship
Programme, implemented by Sambalpur
Integrated Development Institute in Odisha,
has supported 493 Fellows from five cohorts
since 2008.
Of the 493 Fellows in the programme in
2013-2014:
• 59 fellows have completed professional and
technical courses
• 30 fellows are employed after completion
of professional and technical courses
The 2013 results of Classes 10 and 12
board examinations show that Fellows have
performed better compared to their peers in
the district and State of Odisha. 95% of Fellows
passed examinations in 2013 and 67% of them
scored more than 60%. This is compared with
an average of 4% of students achieving results
higher than 60% in the district and 13% in the
State.
A new fellowship programme has been launched
in 2014-2015 in Hardoi in Uttar Pradesh.
The Kusuma Excellence Fellowship will
support 100 new meritorious students from
Kusuma
Fellowship
Programmes

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poor families to pursue higher and professional
education each year. This programme is
delivered by the Kusuma Foundation.
Pragathi Seva Samithi in Andhra Pradesh
implements the Kusuma Young Achievers
Award programme. Since 2008, 423 Fellows
have completed their education with support
from the programme. 79 Fellows will complete
their studies in 2014-2015.
Udayan Care implements the Kusuma
Udayan Shalini Fellowship programme
in Uttarakhand. Since 2008, 82 Fellows have
graduated from the programme.
Pehchaan is an accelerated residential learning
programme implemented by Sarvadoya Ashram.
It supports 103 girls to successfully continue
their education at a bridge school and complete
Class 10 examinations.
The list of all Fellows is on pages 90-102.

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The Udbhav programme supports the
professional development of Secondary
Science, Mathematics and English teachers of
Classes 9 and 10 in Hardoi in Uttar Pradesh
and Sambalpur in Odisha. The programme
aims to improve teacher classroom practices
through training, mentoring, school-based
support and provision of interactive teaching
and learning materials. The programme also
aims to improve the attainment of Classes 9
and 10 students.
In 2013-2014, the programme focused
on 92 government and government-aided
secondary schools in Hardoi and supported
the professional development of Secondary
Science and English teachers who taught
29,500 students in the district.
The programme developed a pedagogical
model, good teaching guide and teacher
performance standards. Ten English and 15
Science teaching and learning modules were
produced and distributed to teachers. Training
was provided on the materials to 230 English
teachers, 199 Science teachers and 170 Head
teachers. A secondary school readiness
programme was developed for students who
needed additional support to catch up with
the curriculum.
The programme set up a District Resource
Group of peer educators who were trained
to provide mentoring to teachers. The
programme received the support of the
District Inspector of Schools enabling teachers
to attend the training and District Resource
Group members to travel to schools for
mentoring.
In 2014-2015, Udbhav will expand to cover
the 25 schools in Sambalpur which are part
of the Kusuma Schools Partnership Initiative
(KSPI). In Hardoi, intensive support will be
offered to the 25 KSPI schools that are part
of the and less intensive support to another
67 schools. Additional teaching and learning
modules will be created to cover the complete
syllabus of Classes 9 and 10 in English, Science
and Mathematics for Uttar Pradesh and
Udbhav
Professional
Development
for Teachers

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Odisha, and teachers will be trained to use
the materials. Research will be conducted to
assess the learning levels of students and the
classroom practices of teachers.

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In 2013, Kusuma funded the construction of
a centralised and fully mechanised kitchen to
deliver mid-day meals to 100,000 children
in 190 government schools in Odisha. This
modern kitchen and feeding programme is
implemented by The Akshaya Patra Foundation.
The Government of India’s Mid-Day Meal
Scheme is a national programme supplying
free lunches to children in schools to improve
their health and encourage them to attend
school. Funding from Kusuma supplements the
Government scheme to ensure children receive
a hygienically prepared, nutritious and hot meal
in school every day.
The construction of the kitchen was completed
in July 2014 and the kitchen has been fitted with
new equipment including boilers, rice cleaning
machines, a cold storage, custom made utensils,
conveyer belts and hygienic packing and cleaning
facilities. Each day the kitchen cooks 5.5 tons
of rice, 3.5 tons of vegetables and 1.2 tons of
dal. The cooked food is then transported to
schools in custom designed vans that are heat
insulated, dust-free and have the ability to keep
the food fresh.
Trial feeding for 3,000 children took place on 25
June 2014 and the inauguration of the kitchen
took place on 8 July 2014 in the presence of Mr
Naveen Patnaik, the Chief Minister of Odisha.
From 31 July 2014, twenty vehicles transport
hot and nutritious meals from the centralised
kitchen to 45,000 children daily. The kitchen
will cook up to 60,000 meals from November
2014 and 100,000 meals from January 2015.
Mid-Day Meal
Programme

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Science in Schools
In 2013, Kusuma supported a Science in
Schools project, implemented by Agranee Jana
Kalyan Anusthan and Eklayva, benefitting 4,500
students in 25 schools in Sambalpur, Odisha. The
aim of the project was to promote interest in,
and understanding of Science concepts through
practical experiments. 400 science kits were
given to schools to enable students to carry
out practical experiments. 50 Science teachers
were trained to deliver practical science
lessons using the kits. Science competitions, a
science exhibition and educational visits were
also organised for students.
An evaluation of the project showed that the
science examination pass rate in the 25 schools
increased from 64% in 2012 to 75% in 2013.
Five schools, five teachers and 25 students
were recognised for their high performance in
Science and awarded prizes. At the end of the
academic year, all 25 schools had functioning
science laboratories. Interest in science has
increased, with both teachers and students
reporting higher levels of motivation in classes.
Remedial Teaching
In partnership with Agranee Jana Kalyan
Anusthan, Kusuma supported remedial classes
before and after school for 4,000 students in
English and Mathematics in 25 government
schools in Sambalpur
50 teachers and 50 volunteer teachers were
trained and given supporting teaching and
learning materials. 21,000 sessions were
conducted during the academic year. A
Resource Group comprising of five Mathematics
and five English subject experts monitored the
remedial classes and provided onsite support
to the teachers.
In English, 49% of Class 8 students passed
annual examinations in 2014 compared with
20% in 2013. For Class 9 students, the pass
rate in English was 31% in 2014 compared
with 15% in 2013. 75 top performing students
were awarded prizes based on their academic
performance and attendance.
Science in
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Teaching

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Kusuma Resource Centres were established
in Hardoi and Sambalpur in 2013. The
Kusuma Resource Centres are equipped with
educational and reference resources that
include books, audio-visual learning materials
and computers with internet facilities. The
Centres offer free access to teaching and
learning materials and provide training and
workshops for students, teachers, parents and
the wider community.
In 2013-2014, the Kusuma Resource Centres
in each district held workshops for teachers
on conducting science experiments using local
resources and on library management. The
Centres also hosted education and career
fairs for 680 students and 45 teachers from
30 schools and screened educational films for
teachers and students. 80 students completed
basic computer training courses and 125
students completed an English communication
course. 64 students participated in creative
writing workshops and 91 students participated
in practical science workshops.
The Kusuma Resource Centres also provided
a space for meetings on innovative teaching
practices, quarterly head teacher meetings,
mentoring and goal-setting workshops for
Fellows, as well as training for volunteer
teachers.
The calenders for 2014-2015 for both Kusuma
Resource Centres are on pages 23 to 28:
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HARDOI KUSUMA RESOURCE CENTRE
CALENDAR 2014-2015
JULY2014
ACTIVITY PARTICIPANTS
English Communication for KSPI school students Cohort 1 - 80 Class 9 and 10 students.
July to December 2014.
Basic computing for learning for KSPI school students Cohort 1 - 40 Class 9 and 10 students.
July to December 2014.
Book club meeting* Representative/s from book clubs in 25 intervention
schools
Teacher innovation network meeting Teachers and Head Teachers who are members of
the Innovation Network (approximately 50 teachers)
Career counseling and Guidance session for KRC visitors 20 students per drop-in session from Classes 9 to
12 visiting the KRC in this month will be provided
career guidance
AUGUST2014
Basic computing for teaching for KSPI school teachers 25 teachers from 25 intervention schools.
Basic computing for learning for KSPI school students Cohort 1 - 40 Class 9 and 10 students. July to
December 2014.
English Communication for KSPI school students Cohort 1 - 80 Class 9 and 10 students. July to
December 2014.
Quarterly meeting of Movie Clubs Representative/s from film clubs from 25
intervention schools
career guidance
English Communication for Kusuma Excellence
Cohort 1 Fellows
Batch I - 50 Fellows (August to December 2014)
Career counseling to KEF fellows Batch One: 35 Fellows
SEPTEMBER2014
District Education Resource Group meeting Members of District Education Resource Group
(approximately 25 DRG members)
December 2014.
December 2014.
Library Management Teachers from 25 intervention schools.
Annual meeting of SMDC academic sub-committee Representative/s from SMDC academic sub-
committee in each of the 25 intervention schools
Research activity (tbc) 25 Headteachers and Teachers from 25 intervention
schools.
career guidance
English Communication for Kusuma Excellence Cohort
1 Fellows
Basic computing for Kusuma Excellence Cohort 1
Fellows
Career counseling to KEF fellows Batch Two: 35 Fellows
School Planning and Financial Management Batch One: 31 Head teachers from Government,
Government-Aided and Block schools

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OCTOBER2014 ACTIVITY PARTICIPANTS
Practical science 25 Science teachers from 25 intervention schools.
December 2014.
December 2014.
career guidance
English Communication for Kusuma Excellence Cohort 1
Fellows
Basic computing for Kusuma Excellence Cohort 1 Fellows Batch I - 50 Fellows (August to December 2014)
Career counseling to KEF fellows Batch Three: 30 Fellows
NOVEMBER2014
December 2014.
December 2014.
SMDC members training Representative/s from SMDCs of 25 intervention
schools
Book club meeting Representative/s from book clubs in 25
career guidance
Fellows
School Planning and Financial Management (tbc) Batch Two: 31 Head teachers from Government,
DECEMBER2014
Kusuma Mathematics Olympiad 500 students selected from all State schools in the
district
December 2014.
December 2014.
Innovation Network (approximately 50 teachers)
career guidance
Fellows

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JANUARY2015 ACTIVITY PARTICIPANTS
Kusuma Science Olympiad 500 students selected from all State schools in the
district
Basic computing for learning for KSPI school students Cohort 2 - 40 Class 9 and 10 students. Jan - Jun
2015
English Communication for KSPI school students Cohort 2 - 80 Class 9 and 10 students. Jan - Jun
2015
career guidance
School Planning and Financial Management (tbc) Batch Three: 30 Head teachers from Government,
Basic computing for Kusuma Excellence Cohort 1
Fellows
Batch2- 50 Fellows (January to June 2015)
FEBRUARY2015
Learning first-Aid 2 students from Classes 9 and 10 from 25
2015
2015
Book club meeting Representative/s from book clubs in 25 intervention
schools (approximately 50 students)
career guidance
MARCH2015
2015
2015
Career Fair 600 students from Classes 10 and 12 from
Government and Government-Aided school in
Hardoi

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SAMBALPUR KUSUMA RESOURCE CENTRE
CALENDAR 2014-2015
SEPTEMBER2014
December 2014.
December 2014.
SMDC members training Representative/s from SMDCs of 25 intervention
schools
Book club meeting Representatives from book clubs in 25 intervention
schools
Quarterly meeting of movie club Representative/s from film clubs from 25
OCTOBER2014
December 2014.
December 2014.
English Communication for KRFP Cohort 6 Fellows Cohort I - 50 Fellows (August to December 2014)
Basic computing for KRFP Cohort 6 Fellows Cohort I - 50 Fellows (August to December 2014)
Basic computing for teaching for KSPI school teachers Teachers from 25 intervention schools.
Practical science 25 Science teachers from 25 intervention schools.
Career counseling and Guidance session for KRC visitors Approximately 20 students per drop-in session from
Classes 9 to 12 visiting the KRC.
Career counseling to KRFP Cohort 6 fellows Batch Three: 30 Fellows
NOVEMBER2014
December 2014. PARTICIPANTS
December 2014.
Library Management Teachers from 25 intervention schools.
Refresher training of SMDC academic sub-committee
members from KSPI schools (2 members from each
school)
Representative/s from SMDC academic sub-
committee in each of the 25 intervention schools
Career counseling to KRFP Cohort 6 fellows Batch Three: 30 Fellows
Book club meeting Representatives from book clubs in 25 intervention
schools
School Planning and Financial Management (tbc) Batch Three: 35 Head teachers from Government,
Government-Aided and Block schools-Batch III

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DECEMBER2014 ACTIVITY PARTICIPANTS
December 2014.
December 2014.
Kusuma Mathematics Olympiad 500 students selected from all State schools in the
district
Innovation Network (approximately 60 teachers)
JANUARY2015
English Communication for KSPI school students Cohort 2 - 30 Class 9 and 10 students. January to
June 2015.
Basic computing for learning for KSPI school students Cohort 2 - 15 Class 9 and 10 students. January to
June 2015.
English Communication for KRFP Cohort 6 Fellows Cohort 2 - 50 Fellows. January to June 2015
Basic computing for KRFP Cohort 6 Fellows Cohort 2 - 50 Fellows. January to June 2015
Kusuma Science Olympiad 500 students selected from all State schools in the
district
Learning first-aid 2 students from Classes 9 and 10 from 25
(approximately 20 DRG members).
intervention schools (approximately 50 students)
School Planning and Financial Management (tbc) Batch Five: 35 Head teachers from Government,
Government-Aided and Block schools- Batch V
FEBRUARY2015
June 2015.
June 2015.

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MARCH2015 ACTIVITY PARTICIPANTS
June 2015.
June 2015.
Education Fair Students in Class 10 board examinations (500
students)

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Govt. Inter College, Tadiyawan
Govt. Inter College - Boys, Hardoi
Govt. Girls Inter College, Hardoi
Govt. Girls Inter College, Bilgram
Govt. Girls Inter College, Todarpur
Govt. Girls Inter College, Pali
Govt. Girls Inter College, Sandila
Govt Higher Secondary School, Saripur,
Chhachheta
Govt Higher Secondary School, Gopamau
Govt Higher Secondary School, Andharra
Govt Higher Secondary School, Sakra
Govt Higher Secondary School, Behlolpur
Govt Higher Secondary School, Baheriya
Govt Higher Secondary School, Jamo
Govt Higher Secondary School, Raura
Govt Higher Secondary School, Manikpur
Govt Higher Secondary School, Majhila
Govt Higher Secondary School, Bharkhani
Govt Higher Secondary School, Udharanpur
Govt Higher Secondary School, Rahula
Sudarsan Shiksha Sadan Majhiya, Hardoi
Aadarsh Inter College, Thamarwa, Hardoi
Dwarikadhees Uchchatar Madhyamik Inter
College, Sandi
Chandra Devi Shiksha Niketan, Pokhari
Dev Darbar Ashram Inter College, Sandi,
Hardoi
Kusuma
Schools
Partnership
Initiative
Schools
All KSPI Schools also participated in the Udbhav Programme.

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A. Katapalli High School, Dhankauda
UG High School,Gormunda, Dhankauda
Panchayat High School,Gosala, Dhankauda
Talab High School, Dhankauda
Sason High School, Dhankauda
Sumati Behera High School, Dhankauda
Kansir High School, Dhankauda
Govt. Upgraded High School, Khandual,
Maneswar
Gokulananda High School, Batemura ,
Maneswar
Anchalik High School, Tabala, Maneswar
Sahaspur High School, Maneswar
Govt. Upgraded High School, Mahulpalli,
Maneswar Block
Parmanpur High School, Maneswar
Govt. Upgraded High School, Panchput,
Maneswar
Parmanpur Girls’ High School, Maneswar
Mura High School, Maneswar
Maneswar High School, Maneswar
Kisinda High School, Naktideula
Sarapali Govt High School, Naktideula
Ghosramal High School, Naktideula
Saleibhatha High school, Naktideula
P M Govt High School, Naktideula
SSD High School, Girishchandrapur,
Naktideula
Jamojori High school, Naktideula
Gogua High School, Naktideula
Sambalpur, Odisha

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Ganga Devi Inter College Bavan
Vedic Vidya Mandir Inter College Bavan
M G Inter College Paliya Harpalpur
Janta Inter College Pursauli Sandi
B M N Inter College Bilgram
S R C A I C Mallawan Mallawan
S G S M S G Higher Secondary School
Bhagwant Nagar Mallawan
S V V I C Kherwa Purbawan Mallawan
C S I C Hasanapur Behandar
Subhash I C Terwa Dahigawan Kachhauna
Sta Inter Coll Baghauli Baghauli
Atal Bihari Inter College Dhikunni Bharawan
Bhagwan Buddha I C Sandila
Gramin H S School Gauri Kothanwan
J L Nehru H S School Shahabad
Adarsh Rastriya I C Shahabad
Nehru Municipal Kanya I C Shahabad
A V M H S School Bhabhar Bharkhani
Hamid Ali Inter College Pihani
Bhartiya Inter College Pihani
Ambika Bux I C Pandarwa Kila Pihani
L B S I C Atwa Ali Mardanpur Madhoganj
R R Inter College Sursa
A S V V Inter College Sursa
Rafi Ahmad Quidwai Inter College Sursa
Lal Bahadur Shastri Inter College Sursa
Arya Kanya Pathshala I C Sursa
S B M V P Girls’ Inter College Bavan
Sanatan Dharm Inter College Sursa
A K V M Inter College Bhadaicha Sursa
Dayanand Inter College Sursa
Durga Prasad I C Khasaura Harpalpur
B G R M Inter College Bilgram
Udbhav
Programme
Schools

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Pandit Nehru Inter College Sadarpur
Sri Narpati Singh I C Madhoganj
B N Inter College Bhagwant Nagar Mallawan
Brij Rani Inter College Bansa Mallawan
P B R I C Terwagaus Ganj Kachhauna
Janta Inter College Kachhauna
Janta Inter College Bharawan
B V M Inter College Bharawan
I R Inter College Sandila
Gandhi Inter College Beniganj Kothanwan
Rastpita Mahatma Gandhi Inter
CollegeShahabad
Basant Lal Inter College Shahabad
S B R B Inter College Pali
Pant Intermediate College Pali
H H Inter College Hatyaharan Kothanwan
Shree Nehru Higher Secondary School
Hariyanwan
Ashutosh Higher Secondary School
Saadatnagar Shahabad
V P I College Bawan
Nehru Higher Secondary School Gurra Sandi
A R S S Inter College Bhithain Madhoganj
Adarsh I C Kazipur Khemipur Bilgram
S T J M Inter College Herwal Mallawan
S C B H S School Hariyapur Harpalpur
Santosh Kumar I C Behandar Kalan Behandar
V B S N Inter College Sandi
Janta I C Nagla Bhupatipur Harpalpur
Subhash I C Jalihapur Madhoganj
Patel S Inter CollegeMallawan
S D D Inter College Subhan Khera Behandar
J B V Gramin H S School Balamau Kachhauna
Vishala Devi I C Pawayan Itauja Bharawan
R P S K G H S S Devmanpur Goswa
Mallawan
Mda Girls’ Inter College Madhoganj
Govt Girls’ Inter College Pihani

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Sambalpur, Odisha
From 2014
Khetrajpur High School, Khetrajpur
Sambalpur MPL
Lady Lewis Girls’ High School, Sambalpur,
Sambalpur MPL
Girls’ High School, Budharaja Sambalpur MPL
Municipal High School, Sambalpur,
Sambalpur MPL
Nrusingha Guru Town High School,
Golebazar Sambalpur MPL
Budharaja High School, Sambalpur
Sambalpur MPL
C S B Zilla School, Sambalpur, Sambalpur
MPL
Sri Ganesh Girls’ High School,
Dhanupali Sambalpur MPL
Govt. High School for the Blind, Burla NAC
Govt. Girls’ High School, Baliabandha
Sambalpur MPL
Municipal Girls’ High School,
Sambalpur Sambalpur MPL
S D S Municipal Girls’ High School, Sambalpur
Sambalpur MPL
C S Colony High School,
Sambalpur Sambalpur MPL
Hindi High School, Sambalpur Sambalpur MPL
Jyoti Vihar High School, Burla Burla NAC
Govt. Girls’ High School, Burla Burla NAC
G G High School, Hirakud Hirakud NAC
Hirakud High School, Hirakud Hirakud NAC
Panchayat Raj High School,
Tampargarh Jujomura
Barabank High School, Barabank Rairakhol
G C High School, Rairakhol, Rairakhol NAC
Rani Annapurna Girls’ High School,
Rairakhol Rairakhol NAC
S H N High School, Luhapank Rairakhol
Panchayat High School, Badabahal Rairakhol
Sundhimunda, Govt. (SSD) Girls’ High School
Rairakhol
Kadligarh High School, Kadaligarh Rairakhol
Santhakavi Bhimabhoi High School,
Kukudabahali Rairakhol
Sannuapada High School,
Sannuapada Jamankira
Dinabandhu High School, Guchhura Kuchinda
Manohar High School, Kuntara Kuchinda
Shiba Bilash High School, Bankey Kuchinda
Tribhuban Govt. High School, Kalheipali
Kuchinda
Bishnu Kumudini High School,
(K) Jamankira Kuchinda
Govt. U G High School,
Subarnapali Jamankira
Panchayat High School, Dhudipali Jamankira
Hiradhar Yubak Sangha High School,
Chandanimal Kuchinda
T P High School, Tainsar Kuchinda
C.M.P High School, Khandokata Kuchinda
Gram Panchayat High School,
Hadipali Kuchinda
Kuturachuan High School,
Kuturachuan Kuchinda
Balram High School, Kusumi Kuchinda
Kudapada Gram Panchayat High School,
Kudapada Kuchinda
Govt. High School, Badmundaloi Kuchinda
Rahas Bihari High School, Salebhadi Kuchinda
Laxmidhar High School, Routbahal Kuchinda
Panchayat High School, Paruabhadi Kuchinda

35
Govt. (SSD) Girls’ High School,
Ardabahal Kuchinda
Panchayat High School, Baurigoda Kuchinda
Bamra Girls’ High School, Bamra Bamara
Bamra High School, Bamra Bamara
Panchayat High School, Kutarimal Bamara
Shaktishree P S High School,
Kechhupani Bamara
Nirmala Girls’ High School,
Amali Khaman Bamara
Kabari Bahal G P High School,
Kabari Bahal Bamara
Kesai Bahal P. High School,
Kesaibahal Bamara
Govt. SSD Girls’ High School,
Rabga Bamara
R Majhapara Mission High School,
Rabga Majhapara Bamara
Govt. High School, Rangiatikira Bamara
Bhagirathi Vidyalaya, Bamra Bamara
Govt. Girls’ High School, Garposh Bamara
G P High School, Jarabaga Bamara
S C High School, Nuadihi Bamara
Panchayat Janata High School, Sagara Bamara
Garposh Panchayat High School,
Garposh Bamara
Kinabaga Panchayat High School,
Kinabaga Bamara
Govt. (SSD) High School,
Tangarmunda Bamara
Panchayat High School, Pindapathar Bamara
Tamparkela Anchalik High School,
Tamparkela Rengali
Govt. U G High School, Jayantapur Jujomura
Upgraded Govt. High School,
Giripali Jujomura
Jagannath High School, Jhankarpali Maneswar
Laida Girls’ High School, Laida Rengali
D P A High School, Rengloi Rengali
Laida High School, Laida Rengali
Janmajaya Kalo High School, Kinaloi Rengali
Panchayat High School, Ghichamura Rengali
New Rampella High School, Rengali Rengali
Rengali Girls’ High School, Rengali Rengali
Govt.. U G High School, Lahamani,
Jangla Rengali
Panchayat High School,
Ramchandra Nagar Rengali
C G K High School, K Jhankarpali Rengali
Katarbaga High School, Katarbaga Rengali
B V S S High School, Khinda Rengali
Dharropani High School, Dharropani Rengali
Lapanga High School, Lapanga Rengali
Thelkoloi High School, Thelkoloi Rengali
Govt. High School, Mochibahal Rairakhol
Govt. U.G. High School, Satasama Rengali
S B H S, Brahmanipali Rengali
Badnuapada High School,
Badnuapada Rairakhol
Charmal High School, Charmal Rairakhol
Govt. U G High School, Rengali Rengali
Jagannath High School, Badmal Rairakhol
Loknath Baba High School,
Gargarbahal Rairakhol
Alasua Baba High School, Bansajal Rairakhol
G P High School, Tribanpur Rairakhol
Govt.. U G High School,
Bharatapur Rairakhol
Andhari High School, Andhari Rairakhol
Govt.. U.G. High School,
Gadloisingh, Jujomura
Jujomura High School, Jujomura

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Jujomura Girls’ High School,
Jujomura, Jujomura
Nuhass Residential Sec School,
Kayakud Jujomura
U G Govt. High School, Keshapali Jujomura
K G M N High School, Mahulpali Jujomura
Udit Pratap Singh High School,
Chhamunda Jujomura
Nua Barangamal G P High School,
Kulsar Jujomura
Badsahir High School, Badsahir Jujomura
Baham Adibasi High School, Baham Jujomura
Padhan Pali High School, Padhanpali Jujomura
V S S High School, Kabarapali Jujomura
Boxma High School, Boxma Kuchinda
Govt. High School, Kuchinda Kuchinda NAC
Govt. Girls’ High School,
Kuchinda Kuchinda NAC
S N Sharma High School,
Laida Guna Kuchinda
Bimbadhar High School, Bandhakani Bamara
Mahul Pali High School, Mahul Pali Bamara
Sukadev High School, Turei Bamara
B P A U V, Tangarani Kuchinda
Girls’ High School, Bhojpur Jamankira
Govt. U G High School, Shirid Kuchinda
Panchayat High School, Bhatpura Kuchinda
Budelkani High School, Budelkani Kuchinda
Fashimall High School, Gariabahal Kuchinda
Govt. (SSD) Girls’ High School,
Fasimal Jamankira
Kenadhipa Panchayat High School,
Kenadhipa Jamankira
Anchalik High School, Gulujipali Jamankira
Padmanav High School,
Gunduruchuan Jamankira
Banadurga High School, Badrama Jamankira
Govt. High School (SSD),
Sandhapathar Jamankira
Govt. U G High School, Tikiba Jamankira
Govt. U G High School, Sarada Jamankira
Panchayat High School, Jamankira Jamankira
Tikilipada High School, Tikilipada Jamankira
Anchalik High School, Dangarpara Jujomura
Viswa Seva H School of Introspection,
Kulundi Jamankira
Indira Gandhi Anchalika High School,
Mundhenpali Jamankira
Kharanmal Panchayat High Schoo Jamankira

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Kusuma Schools Partnership Initiative
Schools

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• Functional computer laboratory
• Mobilised funding for solar-light from Minister of Parliament Local Area Development fund
• Tested safety of drinking water
• Renovated office and classrooms
• Book bank created with 48 sets of Class 9 and 10 textbooks for underprivileged students
• 162 fiction and non-fiction books added to school library
• Library teacher trained and a book catalogue created for school library
• Weekly library, science laboratory and computer laboratory periods in Class 9 and 10 timetables
• 6 Science kits added to science laboratory
• Students’ work displayed in classrooms
• School utilised Parent Teacher Association fund to recruit 2 community teachers
• 2 volunteer teachers taught 276 of the 414 class sessions that did not have a teacher
• Science and English teachers participated in Udbhav Teacher Professional Development Programme
• School Management and Development Committee, academic sub-committee and building sub-committee are
in place
Location: Tandiyawan, Hardoi
Principal: Mr. R.K. Rao
Class 8: 70 students
Class 10 pass rate: 52%
Teachers: 5 in post, 8 vacancies
Girl to Boy ratio is 1:2
Teacher Student Ratio is 1:125
Classroom to student ratio is 1:62
1 computer laboratory
1 library room
3 functional toilets
Funding: Government 89% Kusuma 6%
Other sources 5%
School Profile
Government Inter College, Tandiyawan
2013 - 2014
“With Kusuma Foundation’s support our school has chairs for students in classrooms. The school has obtained funds from
the parent teacher association to buy furniture for rest of the classrooms. Our school is working hard to improve the learning
environment for students and obtain the best results”
Mr. R. K. Rao, Principal
Key achievements
162 books provided
to school library
6 science kits added
to laboratory
276 classes taught by 2
volunteer teachers
48 sets of textbooks available
in school book bank

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“Kusuma has revived our science classrooms and library by providing new equipment and latest books. The teacher training
has also improved teaching and learning practices in the classroom”
Mr. Siyaram Nirmal, Principal
• Generator procured using the prize money from Kusuma School and Teacher awards
• Classrooms, science laboratory and library received uninterrupted power supply from the generator
• Building white-washed using Parent Teacher Association funds
• Concrete boundary wall built making the school safer for students
• 30 underprivileged students from Class 9 and 10 provided with textbooks from book bank
in place
Location: Hardoi city, Sursa, Hardoi
Principal: Mr. Siya Ram Nirmal
1 library room
2 science laboratories
Other sources 1%
School Profile
Government Inter College, Hardoi
2013 - 2014
1 generator provides
power to classrooms,
laboratory and library
736 classes taught by
4 volunteer teachers
324 books provided
to library
30 students received textbooks
from school book bank
in school book bank
Key achievements

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• Generator provided to power laboratory, library and classrooms
• Functional computer and science laboratory
• 51 underprivileged students of Class 9 and 10 provided with textbooks from book bank
• Weekly library, science laboratory and computer laboratory periods in Classes 9 and 10 timetables
in place
“Practical science classes using Science kits, the school,
furniture supplied by Kusuma and teacher capacity building
has positively impacted upon classroom teaching and
learning practices”
Ms. Asha Kanaujiya, Principal
“The new books provided by Kusuma are very informative.
I enjoy spending time in the library reading ”
Ms. Nidhi, Class 10 student
Location: Hardoi, Sursa, Hardoi
Principal: Ms. Asha Kanaujiya
Teachers: 7 in post, 1 vacancy
1 library room
Other sources 1%
School Profile
Government Girls’ Inter College, Hardoi
2013 - 2014
in school book bank
324 books provided
to Library
6 Science kits added to
Laboratory
Key achievements

42
“The school has not had an electricity connection for a long time. Kusuma Foundation’s support enabled us to obtain a new
electricity connection and improve teaching and learning”
Ms. Vandana Badhval, Principal
• Applied for a new electricity connection
• Functional computer and science laboratories
• Library teacher trained and book catalogue created for school library
• School Management and Development Committee, Academic sub-committee and Building sub-committee are
in place
Location: Bilagram, Hardoi
Principal: Ms. Vandana Badhval
Teachers : 7 in post, 3 vacancies
School Profile
Government Girls’ Inter College, Bilagram
2013 - 2014
in school book bank
162 books provided
to library
6 Science kits added to
Laboratory
Key achievements

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“The science teacher and I received training as part of the Teacher Professional Development programme. It helped us
improve our teaching techniques. As resource group members, we feel very excited to help our peers improve their teaching
practice as well”
Ms. Satakshi Misra, Principal
• Library teacher trained by Kusuma and a book catalogue created in the library
• Weekly library, science and computer laboratory periods added to Class 9 and 10 timetables
Location : Todarpur, Hardoi
Principal: Ms. Satakshi Misra
Other sources 1%
School Profile
Government Girls’ Inter College, Todarpur
2013 - 2014
162 books provided
to school library
to laboratory
in school book bank
Key achievements

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“Our school has benefitted from its partnership with Kusuma. Following our teachers’ participation in professional development
training, teacher-student interaction has improved”
Ms. Manju Rao, Principal
• Display boards installed in classrooms and students work displayed
• 32 underprivileged Class 9 and 10 students provided with textbooks from book bank
• 3 community teachers supported by Parent Teachers Association
in place
Location: Pali, Bharkhani, Hardoi
Principal: Ms. Manju Rao
Other sources 1%
School Profile
Government Girls’ Inter College, Pali
2013 - 2014
to laboratory
162 books provided
to school library
in school book bank
Key achievements

45
“There used to only be 1 toilet with running water. I had to wait in a long queue to use the toilet. Now there are 5 toilet
cubicles with running water which is a great relief for us”
Ms. Afreen Fatima, Class 9 student
• 90 desks and benches provided to Class 9 and 10 students
• 5 toilet cubicles have running water
• Building white-washed using Parent Teacher Association funds
• Library teacher trained by Kusuma and a book catalogue created for school library
in place
Location: Sandila, Hardoi
Principal: Ms. Chitra Sonkar
1 library room
Funding : Government 96% Kusuma 4%
School Profile
Government Girls’ Inter College, Sandila
2013 - 2014
324 books provided
to library
in school book bank
Key achievements

46
• Clean drinking water system installed
• Mobilised funds from local Panchayat for building a link road to the school
in place
“The orientation of school management and development committee members by the Kusuma Foundation helped our school
to obtain funds from the local Panchayat for construction of a link-road and a (deep-bored) hand-pump”
Mr. V.N. Mishra, Principal
Location: Saripur Chhachheta, Tadiyawan, Hardoi
Principal: Mr. V.N. Mishra
1 library room
Funding: Government 93% Kusuma 3.5%
Other sources 3.5%
School Profile
Govt Higher Secondary School, Saripur Chhachheta
2013 - 2014
in school book bank
1 generator Provides power
to Classroom, laboratory and
Library
162 books provided
to school library
207 classes taught by 3 volunteer
teachers
Key achievements

47
“It used to be a major task for the students and staff to reach schools during the rainy season in the absence of a road to
school. Kusuma has supported us to construct a road for the school by working with the local Panchayat. Now it is much
easier to reach school”
Ms. Veena Nagpal, Principal (Retired)
• 2 computers added to school computer laboratory
in place
Location: Hariyawan, Hardoi
Principal: Ms. Swati Srivastav
Other sources 3%
School Profile
Govt Higher Secondary School, Gopamau
2013 - 2014
Two computers
provided
24 sets of textbooks available in
school book bank
162 books provided to school
library
Key achievements

48
• Library teacher trained and a book catalogue created in the school library
• 1 volunteer teacher taught 92 of the 92 class sessions that did not have a teacher
in place
Location: Andhara, Hardoi
Principal: Mr. Shri Ram Awasthi
Class 9: 2 students
Girl to Boy ratio is 1: 1
School Profile
Govt Higher Secondary School, Andharra
2013 - 2014
“Parents used to hesitate to enrol their children in the school with only 3 teachers in post. The Kusuma Foundation’s support
through volunteer teachers has re-gained communities hopes that the school can provide quality education. We are expecting
higher number of students to enrol in Class 9 in the next academic year”
Mr. Shri Ram Awasthi, Principal
92 classes taught by a
volunteer teacher
to laboratory
24 sets of textbooks available in
school book bank
162 books provided to school
library
Key achievements

49
• Book bank created with 24 sets of Classes 9 and 10 textbooks for underprivileged students
in place
Location: Bawan, Hardoi
Principal: Dr. Meena Pandey
School Profile
Govt Higher Secondary School, Sakra
2013 - 2014
“Volunteer teachers have positively impacted on pupil attendance and performance in class 10 board examinations”
Dr. Meena Pandey, Principal
1 generator provides power to
classrooms, laboratory and library
162 books provided
to school library
teachers
in school book bank
Key achievements

50
“The community’s outlook towards the school is changing, parents are feeling confident about the learning environment of the
school. As a result, the enrolment in Class 9 is higher than last year. The Kusuma Foundation’s support for school development
has been very important”
Mr. Ram Naresh Kannaujiya, Principal
• Book bank created with 24 sets of Class 9 and 10 textbooks for under privileged students
in place
Location: Behlolpur, Behandar, Hardoi
Principal: Mr. R.N. Kannaujiya
1 functional toilet
School Profile
Govt Higher Secondary School, Behlolpur
2013 - 2014
Key achievements
162 books provided
to school library
to laboratory
115 classes taught by a volunteer
teacher
in school book bank

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“My father could not afford to buy school textbooks for me. The textbooks provided through the school book-bank is a great help
to me. I will work hard and hope to achieve good grades this year”
Ms. Anjula Agnihotri, Class 10 student
• Library teacher trained by Kusuma and a book catalogue created for school library
in place
Location: Baheriya, Bharawan, Hardoi
Principal: Ms. Rajeshwari Mahaur
Class 10 pass rate: 41.5%
1 functional toilet
School Profile
Govt Higher Secondary School, Baheriya
2013 - 2014
Key achievements
162 books provided
to school library
to laboratory
teacher
in school book bank

52
“Once the new school building is completed, classes can be organised in a more systematic way. Science kits and books
provided by Kusuma are really helpful for organising hands-on-activities and improving reading habits amongst students”
Mr. Ram Gupta, Principal
• Construction of new school building in progress
• Library teacher trained and a book catalogue created in school library
in place
Location: Jamo, Sandila, Hardoi
Principal: Mr. Ram Gupta
1 functional toilet
School Profile
Govt Higher Secondary School, Jamo
2013 - 2014
Key achievements
162 books provided
to school library
to laboratory
teachers
in school book bank

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“The science kits provided by the Kusuma Foundation are very useful in demonstrating scientific concepts. Students are using
the laboratory equipment with great enthusiasm”
Ms. Nilu Sharma, Principal
• Weekly library, science laboratory and computer laboratory periods in Classes 9 and 10 timetables
in place
Location: Raura, Sandi, Hardoi
Principal : Ms. Nilu Sharma
Girl: Boy 1:1 students
Teachers: I in post, 7 vacancies
1 functional toilet
School Profile
Govt Higher Secondary School, Raura
2013 - 2014
in school book bank
162 books provided
to school library
4 science kits added to
laboratory
Key achievements

54
“During the last three months of the academic year 2013-14, a volunteer teacher helped students to complete important
topics related to the syllabus. This helped students score better in Class 10 annual board examinations”
Mr. Nar Singh Somvanshi, Principal
• 2 portable blackboards added
in place
Location: Manikpur, Block: Pihani, Hardoi
Principal: Mr. Nar Singh Somvanshi
1 functional toilet
School Profile
Govt Higher Secondary School, Manikpur
2013 - 2014
162 books provided
to school library
2 portable
blackboards provided
teacher
in school book bank
Key achievements

55
“The schools’ partnership with Kusuma Foundation is very beneficial for the school and as a result we are beginning to see
positive results. There is a considerable improvement in the pass percentage from last academic year, 83% of students have
passed the Class 10 annual board examination in 2013-2014”
Mr. Jay Shankar Mishra, Principal
in place
Location: Majhila, Block: Todarpur, Hardoi
Principal: Mr. Jay Shankar Mishra
1 functional toilet
School Profile
Govt Higher Secondary School, Majhila
2013 - 2014
Key achievements
162 books provided
to school library
to laboratory
volunteer teachers
in school book bank

56
“70% of students passed the Class 10 annual board examinations. Active support to students by volunteer teachers provided
by Kusuma helped make this possible”
Ms. Shail Kumari, Principal
• Library teacher trained and a book catalogue created for the school library
in place
Location: Bharkhani, Block: Bharhani, Hardoi
Principal: Ms. Shail Kumari
Class 10 Pass percentage: 70%
1 functional toilet
Funding : Government 98% Kusuma 2%
School Profile
Upgraded Primary School, Bharkhani
2013 - 2014
Key achievements
162 books provided
to school library
to laboratory
volunteer teachers
in school book bank

57
“In 2013-14 Class 10 board examinations, a student scored 89% in English. This is a record in our Gram-Panchayat. The
volunteer teacher has played a critical role to our students’ success”
Ms. Karuna Mishra, Principal
in place
Location: Udharanpur, Sahabad, Hardoi
Principal: Ms. Karuna Mishra
1 functional toilet
School Profile
Govt Higher Secondary School, Udharanpur
2013 - 2014
Key achievements
162 books provided
to school library
to laboratory
volunteer teachers
in school book bank

58
“Students are very excited to read new books and participate in practical science experiments. Incentives such as these are
important in improving teaching and learning in the classroom”
Mr. Mahesh Chandra Srivastava, Principal
in place
Location: Rahula, Block: Bilgram, Hardoi
Principal: Mr. M.C. Srivastava
1 functional toilet
School Profile
Govt Higher Secondary School, Rahula
2013 - 2014
Key achievements
162 books provided
to school library
to laboratory
teacher
in school book bank

59
• School management raised external funds for classroom renovations
in place
“The Kusuma Foundation’s support in providing teacher training and volunteer teachers is highly appreciated. This has helped
strengthen educational outcomes”
Mr. Vishram Singh, Principal
Location: Majhiya, Hariyawan, Hardoi
Principal: Mr. Vishram Singh
Other sources 3%
School Profile
Sudarsan Siksha Sadan, Majhiya
2013 - 2014
162 books provided
to school library
6 science kits added to
laboratory
in school book bank
Key achievements

60
“After Kusuma Foundation’s intervention our school library and science laboratory were reactivated and students are taking
full benefit of that.”
Mr. Birendra Kumar, Principal
Location: Thamarwa, Block: Hariyawan, Hardoi
Principal: Mr. Birendra Kumar
Teachers: 4 in post, 2 contractual and 3 vacancies
1 library room
1 science laboratory
Other sources 2%
School Profile
• School library subscribes to daily newspapers for children
• Weekly library, science and computer laboratory periods in Class 9 and 10 timetables
• Appointed 2 contractual teachers using Parent Teacher Association fund
in place
Key achievements
Adarsh Inter College, Thamarwa
2013 - 2014
Key achievements
a volunteer teacher
in school book bank

61
• School management funds used to connect water supply to toilets
in place
“Our school is government-aided which means the government only provides teachers’ salaries. Kusuma’s intervention in
providing facilities in the schools and at the same time developing the capacity of our teachers is much appreciated. Our
school looks forward to a future of growth and development”
Dr. M. L. Pal, Principal
Location: Sandi, Hardoi
Principal: Dr. M.L. Pal
Class 10: 1 59 students
Girl to Boy ratio is 1:2.5
Other sources 7%
School Profile
Shri. Dwarikadhis Ucchatar Madhimik Vidyalaya, Sandi
2013 - 2014
Key achievements
162 books provided
to school library
to laboratory
1 generator provides power
to classrooms, laboratory and
library
in school book bank

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Location: Pokhri, Bawan, Hardoi
Principal: Mr. Shailendra Dubey
1 library room
School Profile
Key achievements
Chandra Devi Siksha Niketan, Pokhri
2013 - 2014
“We are very excited by our partnership with Kusuma. It has made our library a vibrant resource centre for students and
teachers”
Mr. Shailendra Dubey, Principal
• Library teacher trained by Kusuma and created a book catalogue for school library
in place
Key achievements
18 students recieved textbooks
162 books provided
to Library

63
“The Kusuma Foundation has strengthened our school library and science laboratories and we have now initiated practical
science classes regularly. I am sure this will help in developing students’ knowledge of science”
Mr. Radhey Shyam Singh, Principal
in place
Location: Sandi, Hardoi
Principal: Mr. Radhey Shyam Singh
Girl to Boy ratio is: 1:2
1 library room
Other sources 1%
School Profile
Shri. Dev Darbar Ashram Inter College, Sandi
2013 - 2014
Key achievements
in school book bank
324 books provided
to library
to laboratory
teachers

64
Schools
Sambalpur, Odisha

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“Class 10 students of my school are preparing themselves for inter school volley ball competition using sports material
provided by Kusuma Foundation”
Mrs. Bidyutbala Das, Physical Education Teacher
• Electric lights provided to 3 classrooms and an office
• 2 Cupboards for storage of teaching and learning material and 1 Almirah for storing library books
• Sports materials provided
• Water filter system installed
• Weekly library, science laboratory and computer laboratory periods created in Class 9 and 10 timetables
• Science models provided to teachers to explain concepts
• 844 remedial class sessions conducted for Mathematics and English
Location: Dhankauda, Sambalpur
Head Teacher: Mrs. Bijaya Thakur
1 functional toilet
Other sources 4%
School Profile
A. Katapali High School
2013 - 2014
Key achievements
33 students received
textbooks from school
book bank
in school book bank

66
“For the first time in my school life, I have desk and bench to sit and work on. I feel very proud of myself”
A class 10 student
• Successfully applied for a new electricity connection
• Electrical wiring for all classrooms and office rooms completed
• 14 Lights and 7 Celling fans provided for 3 classrooms and an office
in place
Head Teacher: Mr. Basudev Pasayat
No functional toilet
School Profile
Govt. UG High School, Gormunda
2013 - 2014
Key achievements
in school book bank
126 students attended
remedial classes
261 books provided to
school library
textbooks from
school book bank

67
• 16 lights and 6 celling fans provided for 2 classrooms and an office
• Library teacher trained and book catalogue created for school library
in place
Head Teacher: Mr. Upendra Karmi
1 functional toilet
Other sources 4%
School Profile
Panchayat High School, Goshala
2013 - 2014
“Teacher volunteers from Kusuma teach us in an interactive way; making it very easy for us to understand”
Ms. Mami Pradhan, class 10 student
Key achievements
remedial classes
a volunteer teacher
book bank
in school book bank

68
• Successfully applied for a new electricity connection
• 14 lights provided to 3 classrooms and an office
• Open well covered
in place
Head Teacher: Dr. Satyabrata Kar
1 Science laboratory
1 functional toilet
Funding: Government 68% Kusuma16%
Other sources 16%
School Profile
Talab High School, Talab
2013 - 2014
“The school has aimed to utilise all teaching learning materials and library resources provided by kusuma to improve class
10 academic results in future”
Dr. Satyabrata Kar, Head Teacher
Key achievements
in school book bank
remedial classes
textbooks from
school book bank
159 books provided to
school library

69
• 16 light bulbs and 8 celling fans provided for 3 classrooms and an office
• School boundary wall renovated
• Additional classroom construction in progress
• 844 remedial class sessions were conducted for Mathematics and English
• School Management and Development Committee, academic sub-committee and building sub-committee are in
place
Head Teacher: Mrs. Nandini Panigrahi
Other sources 25%
School Profile
Sason High School, Sason
2013 - 2014
“Our classrooms were dark and had no electric bulbs. After Kusuma provided bulbs, our classrooms are well lit and we do not
have to struggle reading and writing in poor light”
Ms. Bandana Naik, class 9 student
Key achievements
in school book bank
remedial classes
a volunteer teacher
book bank

70
“We are very happy playing carom at school. Earlier there was no sports equipment in our school. Thanks to Kusuma Foundation
for providing sports items to our school”
A class 9 girl student
• 2 Computers added to computer laboratory
• New building constructed for Computer laboratory
• 10 lights and 6 celling fans installed in the classrooms
• Sports materials provided to school
• Weekly library and science laboratory periods in Class 9 and 10 timetables
in place
Head Teacher: Mr. Suresh Chandra Sahu
Teachers: 8 in post, No vacancy
1 Science laboratory
Other sources 7%
School Profile
Sumati Behera High School
2013 - 2014
Key achievements
remedial classes
Two computers
provided
book bank
in school book bank

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