A voluntary organization registered under society registration act

What do we aim for

„ Develop learning centers for
the underprivileged section of
the society
„ To impart education that will
build knowledgeable, self-
dependent, confident, socially
conscious beings.
„ To develop respect for moral
values, and strong sense of
belonging with India
Shiksha: Shiksha means education, not only to make
machines out of people, but to produce socially
sensitive, cultured and responsible citizen who will
assets and not liabilities for society.

Sanskar:
Character building and inculcation of moral values to
develop sense of altruism, feeling of patriotism and
respect for humanity among its disciples and
beneficiaries through regular practices is one of our
main objectives.

Swavlamban:
Unemployment is one of the most serious problems
of mankind. And the solution lies in developing
respect for human labour. These include tailoring,
handicrafts and production of consumable items such
as candles, notebooks, etc. We are trying to give
these skills together with education.
Our centers
„ Sopan Vidyalaya

„ Evening Learning Centers, SAC,

Ratanpur, Barasirohi

„ Science Laboratory
 SOPAN VIDYALAYA

This is a primary school presently up to class 6 mainly

for children of Barasirohi. Mostly the parents are
illiterate and earn livelihood by labour intensive work.
Most of them are not in a position to send their children
to other schools due to fee and other expenses.
We provide some nutritious breakfast to the children as
there is little awareness about nutrition in the village.
 SOPAN VIDYALAYA

The Shiksha Sopan teachers have developed

such intimate relation with the children that
children spend most of the their time in the
school even after the announced 5 hour duration.
 Evening Centers
At the three evening centers
children collect for two hours and
Shiksha Sopan volunteers, mostly
IITK students, help them in their
education. The structure in very
informal. Some 5-10 students of
similar age group surround a
volunteer on a mat and the
discussion will go on. On the
average 30-50 children are be
benefited at each center.
The Evening center meetings start and end with different
prayers. Often the last half an hour is used for telling
inspiring stories, knowledge about Indian history and culture,
understanding the importance of hygiene, environment and
other social issues.
Occasionally classes on specialized topics such as
creative model making, painting, drawing etc are
conducted. In this way we try to bring these children in
contact with eminent members of our society having
special skills.
 Science Lab Activities

Science, both as a subject

and as a way of life, is given
special attention in Shiksha
Sopan. In a separate Science
lab, children are encouraged
to understand the
phenomena in nature by
doing experiments
themselves.
 Science Lab Activities

We organize science shows by experts whenever

possible. Children not only enjoy Science, they
inculcate scientific thinking and develop respect for
nature.
 Science Lab Activities

Many children of age group 13-16 years have

developed themselves as good science
communicators. They conduct science shows at
various schools and other places.
 Learning by doing

Shiksha Sopan brings children from nearby villages to

various available platforms where creativity can be nurtured.
Media Lab Asia, IIT Kanpur provide one such opportunity.
 Excursions

To show the village children various

faces of the external world, we take
them for excursion at least once a year.
Excursions, Goshala Bhaunti

Students keenly watching the ways muscular energy is

used to produce electricity, driving pumps and other
activities
 Excursions, Bithoor

The place where the planning of 1st independence war

against British rule was made
Learning various aspects of life

Special programmes are organized to bring out and nurture the

talent among the children. Shikha Sopan believes that to live
cohesively in a community and to take up responsibilities are very
important qualities of a meaningful life. Through our Annual
functions and other special programmes such as Independence day
and Children’s day celebrations, we impart these facets to our
children.
 Regular Functions

Vivekanand Jayanti (12th January)

Independence Day (15th August)

Children’s Day (14th November)

Apart from personality development, these functions are

very effective in developing a sense of belonging with
the society and the Nation.
From Annual Function
programmes
From Independence day programme,
Remembering Freedom struggle
 Bringing all sections of society together

Shiksha Sopan believes that all sections of the society

must work together towards sinking all kinds of hatred and
building up a new social order where all get opportunities
to nurture their talents. A business person Mr Mohan Lal
Gupta, An IITK Professor Manoj Kumar Harbola, and
Classical singer Mrs Pragya Khandekar addressing in the
Vivekanand Jayanti Programme.
 Summer Programs
Special classes in summer are conducted. We have so far
conducted Spoken English, Spoken Sanskrit, Tailoring and
Computer literacy course.

Inauguration of
Sopken Sanskrit
Summer classes
in 2004.
 Summer Programs

Prof Harshvardhan addressing participants of Computer

literacy course, Summer 2006. 25 children from class 8-12
were trained in Computer operations including MS WORD,
EXCEL and POWEER POINT. Hands on Experiences were
given by 15 IITK students and Staff at their respective PCs.
 Future Plan of Shiksha Sopan

Sopan Vidyalaya is to be made the most productive school in the locality of

Barasirohi and around. We need people who can guide us in this
direction.

Sports and Yoga will be given priority at all Evening centers and the School.

Nutrition Programmes will be enriched in the school.

Vocational training. We need to hire services of people from various areas.

Moving into the society to eradicate social evils such as Liquor, Gutka,
Dowry, discrimination against girls, superstition, etc.
 Future Plan of Shiksha Sopan

Shiksha Sopan library will be enriched. Literature related to

Indian culture, tradition, freedom struggle etc., will be made
available and students and villagers will be encouraged to
use them.

CDs and films related to our history, culture and education will
be screened time to time.

Science experiments will be given prominence. Facilities will be

set up where students even of primary classes can
experiment with scientific ideas conceived by them. A team
of students will be prepared who can give science shows at
various schools.
Financial management
„ Almost solely on contributions from IIK family
„ Major expenses: Rent, Honorarium, functions,
Nutrition Programme
„ Funds are becoming limiting factor

80G certificate available for income

tax rebate on 50% donation
Let there be smile at every face
Contact addresses
Dr Sameer Kandekar Brajesh Pandey
Dept of Mechanical engg. PhD Physics
samkhan@iitk.ac.in
bpandey@iitk.ac.in
Dr Kunal Ghosh
Dept of Aerospace engg. Kalpesh Mehta
kunal@iitk.ac.in M.Tech. EE
kalpesh@iitk.ac.in
Dr Leelavati Krishnan
Dept of HSS Bhoomija Ranjan
lk@iitk.ac.in M.Sc. Maths
bhoomija@iitk.ac.in
Dr H C Verma
Dept of Physics
hcverma@iitk.ac.in