Region Demographics

• Literacy rate 44%
• One of the five most backward districts in Karnataka
• Population of 77967
• 40 villages in 12 Gram Panchayats

Project Description

The project aimed to achieve 100% literacy in the age group of 3-35 years. The project targets were:
• 0-6 years (child nutrition & pre-school): 6,231 children
• 6-14 years (enroll and retain children in primary & high schools): 12,396 children
• > 14 years non-literates: Literacy programs for 13,807 people

Program Roadmap

• Eradicate and prevent future illiteracy through Anganwadis and schools
• Develop adult education centers for literacy within productive population
• Successful implementation of Government programs
• Sarva-shiksha abhiyan (SSA) funding for infrastructure, and Continuing Education Centers
• Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) for mid-day meal scheme
• Active Community organizations
• School Development Monitoring Committees
• Bala Vikas Samithis
• Self-Help Groups (SHGs)

Financials

2007 Funding: $35,749

Accomplishments

Effective Utilization of Funds (2003-2006)
• Government Funds:
(Rs. 11,99,99,953) 97.63%
• ILP Funds:
(Rs. 29,13,771) 2.37%

• First convergence model in Karnataka covering 40 villages in 12 gram panchayaths with 59 primary schools and 79 Anganawadis
• 100% enrollment in the 3-6 years age group (1993 children)
• 100% transition from pre-school to primary
• 99% enrollment in 6-14 years age group
• 80% attendance