Opening Avenues in Rural Areas
Jeeyar Gurukulams are making a difference in a deep forest areas in Adilabad district where many tribal people live in small groups called thandas. Making fire wood, harvesting some seeds, working and living in woods is their lifestyle. HH Sri Chinna Jeeyar Swamiji stepped into these naxal infested areas in 2002 and took the initiative of establishing schools to improve their standard of living.
In 2004, Jeeyar Gurukulam, first school in Allampally was established followed by one in Birsaipeta in 2005 and the third one in Katarivaripalem, tsunami hit area in May,2007. Today, these places which were deprived basic necessities earlier, have schools with advanced computer & science labs along with dedicated and competent faculty. Many alumni of these schools are now pursuing their college education in reputed institutions such as APRJC.
Geographic Reach of the Organization
| Name of the State | Number of Villages in the State |
|---|---|
| Telangana | Covering 19 Thandas (remote tribal settlements) across two villages – Allampalli and Beersaipeta of Adilabad District in Telangana state; On an average, 200 people live in each Thanda. |
| Andhra Pradesh | Covered a fishermen area of Katarivaripalem, which was badly hit by Tsunami |
Jeeyar Gurukulam Schools
Our REACH and TEACH methodologies are opening educational avenues in the Jungle. We have been supporting the education of 1000+ students at 2 schools for tribal communities at Allampalli and Birsaipeta, Adilabad district of Telangana state and 1 school in Katarivaripalem, Tsunami devastated area in Prakasam district of Andhra Pradesh, India.
The first Jeeyar Gurukulam school started in 26.1.2004 in a remote forest area, Allampally, 10 km from the Main Road. 400+ students from 9 Tandas attend this school as there is NO school, within the radius of 15 km. The current strength is 494 with 273 boys and 221 girls. There are 20 teaching staff and 5 non-teaching staff working in the school. So far, 5 batches have passed 10th grade, all with 100% results.
In continuation with the Allampalli project, a Jeeyar Gurukulam was established at Beersaipeta in Utnur Mandal of Adilabad District, The school began with 108 students during 2005, the school strength is 232 students with 115 girls and 117 boys. In 2013-2014, the very first batch passed 10th grade with 100% results. English Medium was recently introduced in the school.What Villagers and Officials Say
My name is Bhamam Matial. I speak Mathura, a scriptless language. I am studying in 9th grade. I am Mangalsingh thanda – tribal settlement. I am sturying here from primary school. Before joining this school, we used to herd cattle and work as daily labor.I would like to reach greater height in my life and I will never forget this school. Our teachers are staying with us and providing excellent guidance. My goal is to become a teacher and pass on the knowledge to students.
The toilets for children are so good. We are not able to provide like this even in our city hostels… I wish we brought some of our teachers to witness this function and see how well disciplined these children are and how well they are chanting the slokas and prayer songs.