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Free School Bus for Tribal Students

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Goal : ₹ 8,40,000.00

15
Donors
₹ 1,44,149.00
Donated
SDG 4 Quality Education
Mr. Navnath Adhane

Mr. Navnath Adhane

Project Head | Asst. Teacher @ Tisgaon Vidyalay

Aim : To provide transport facility to Tribal students

Objectives :
• Ensuring Regular Attendance
• Overcoming Geographic Challenges
• Ensuring Safety of Girls
• Community Empowerment

Beneficiaries :

130 Tribal students from poor landless families located at 6 Remote Villages Nirgudi-thakarwadi, Nirgudi, Ghusur, Ghusur tanda, Nimdongari-thakarwadi, Kautgaon, Tq. Khultabad. Dist. Chatrapati Sambhaji Nagar. (Formerly Dist. Aurangabad) 

• Primary and secondary school students from age group 8 years to 16 years 

Methodology :
•  The distance to travel has a big adverse impact on the educational lives of rural students.
•  Geographical conditions and lack of safe and straight walkways makes a big hurdle for daily commute to school.
•  Girls feel unsafe walking from remote uninhabited routes from Jungle or River crossings.
•  Few walkways are too muddy, almost 1.5 feet deep in some areas also have spiky tree nearby creating big wounds to feet during daily travel.  

Implementation :
• Started on 07 June 2024

• Rent a school bus from Arihant Distributors for 3 different routes (daily 6 trips) covering 6 remote villages. 

Project Actual Impact : 
Regularity : 85 – 90% Regular Attendance despite heavy rainfall or harsh summers
Safety : Girl students feel safe to attend school.
Study : Extra 2 hours per day for Study and extra curricular activities. 
Health : No daily fatigue due to prolonged walks of 2 hours. keeps students hydrated and nourished.
Concentration : No distraction during school travel which eliminates all bad habits and keep students focused on studies only.

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muddy walkways through nerve breaking hurdles. these small kids have to commute everyday.
Students struggling through difficult and harsh walkways many of them are barefoot.

आम्ही मानतो की, प्रत्येक मूल त्याच्या भौगोलिक स्थितीवर अवलंबून न राहता दर्जेदार शिक्षण मिळवण्यास पात्र आहे. स्कूल व्हॅन उपलब्ध करून देण्याच्या आमच्या उपक्रमाला पाठिंबा देऊन दुर्गम आदिवासी भागात राहणाऱ्या वंचित विद्यार्थ्यांना आपण सक्षम बनविणार आहात. 

स्कूल व्हॅनविना बदलत्या वातावरणाचा परिणाम विद्यार्थ्यांच्या शारीरिक परिस्थितीवर होतो. त्यांना नियमित उपस्थित राहणे पावसाळ्यात तेर अशक्य होते. मध्यम पाऊस पडला तर पायवाट असलेले रस्ते दुष्कर होऊन जातात. काही ठिकाणी तर चिखल 2 फुटवरून अधिक खोल असतो. आशा परिस्थितीतून विद्यार्थ्यांना शाळेत येणे अशक्य असते.  

घरापासून शाळेचे अंतर किमान 3 कि.मी. आणि कमाल 7 कि. मी. पायी चालत येणाऱ्या ह्या विद्यार्थ्यांना आता आपल्या मदतीची गरज आहे.   

भौगोलिक आव्हानांवर मात करणे

दुर्गम आदिवासी भागात राहणाऱ्या विद्यार्थ्यांसाठी, शाळेत जाणे हे एक कठीण आव्हान असू शकते. दळणवळणाच्या पायाभूत सुविधांचा अभाव आणि त्यात गुंतलेली विस्तीर्ण अंतरे अनेकदा त्यांच्या शिक्षणात अडथळा निर्माण करतात. स्कूल व्हॅन दान करून, आम्ही हे अंतर भरून काढू शकतो आणि वाहतुकीचे विश्वसनीय साधन प्रदान करू शकतो. या व्हॅन जीवनरेखा म्हणून काम करतात, ज्यामुळे विद्यार्थ्यांना शाळेत सुरक्षितपणे आणि कार्यक्षमतेने प्रवास करता येतो. शिक्षणात सुधारित प्रवेशासह, हे विद्यार्थी त्यांच्या पूर्ण क्षमतेचा ताबा मिळवू शकतात, गरिबीचे चक्र मोडून त्यांचे समुदाय सक्षम करू शकतात.

नियमित उपस्थिती सुनिश्चित करणे

शैक्षणिक यशासाठी नियमित शाळेत उपस्थिती महत्त्वाची आहे आणि विद्यार्थी वर्गांना सातत्याने उपस्थित राहू शकतील याची खात्री करण्यासाठी वाहतूक महत्त्वाची भूमिका बजावते.  नियमित उपस्थिती शिकण्यात सातत्य वाढवते, विद्यार्थ्यांच्या सहभागास प्रोत्साहन देते आणि सुधारित शैक्षणिक यश आणि भविष्यातील संधींसाठी मार्ग मोकळा करते.

समुदाय सक्षमीकरण

स्कूल व्हॅन प्रदान करण्याचा परिणाम वैयक्तिक विद्यार्थ्यांच्या पलीकडे जातो. ते संपूर्ण समुदायापर्यंत विस्तारते, येणाऱ्या पिढ्यांना सक्षम करते. विद्यार्थ्यांना शिक्षणात प्रवेश करण्यास सक्षम करून, आम्ही संपूर्ण समाजाची उन्नती करतो, प्रगतीला चालना देतो आणि सामाजिक विकासाला चालना देतो. शिक्षण हे बदलासाठी उत्प्रेरक आहे आणि या व्हॅन्सद्वारे, आम्ही दुर्गम आदिवासी भागांना ज्ञानाच्या परिवर्तनीय शक्तीने सक्षम करतो, उज्ज्वल आणि अधिक समावेशक भविष्याचा पाया घालतो.

Map of school bus project
Time Table of School Bus

At Satyashodhak Mahila Vikas Mandal, we believe that every child deserves access to quality education, regardless of their geographical location. Join us in our mission to empower underprivileged students living in remote tribal areas by supporting our initiative to provide school vans. Your contribution can make a significant difference, enabling these students to overcome transportation barriers and embark on a journey of knowledge and opportunity.

Overcoming Geographic Challenges

For students living in remote tribal areas, attending school can be a daunting challenge. Lack of transportation infrastructure and the vast distances involved often hinder their access to education. By donating school vans, we can bridge this gap and provide a reliable means of transportation. These vans serve as a lifeline, enabling students to commute safely and efficiently to school. With improved access to education, these students can unlock their full potential, breaking the cycle of poverty and empowering their communities.

Ensuring Regular Attendance

Regular school attendance is crucial for academic success, and transportation plays a significant role in ensuring students can consistently attend classes. By providing school vans, we address one of the key barriers that prevent students from regularly attending school. With a reliable mode of transportation, students can overcome the challenges of distance and terrain, making it easier for them to be present in the classroom. Regular attendance fosters continuity in learning, encourages student engagement, and paves the way for improved academic achievements and future opportunities.

Community Empowerment

The impact of providing school vans goes beyond individual students. It extends to the entire community, empowering generations to come. By enabling students to access education, we uplift the community as a whole, promoting progress, and fostering social development. Education is a catalyst for change, and through these vans, we empower remote tribal areas with the transformative power of knowledge, laying the foundation for a brighter and more inclusive future.

 Your support in donating for school vans can break the barriers that hinder underprivileged students from accessing education. Join us in empowering these students and transforming their lives.

Call to Action 

Support Satyashodhak Mahila Vikas Mandal’s initiative by donating towards school vans. Together, let’s bridge the gap and empower underprivileged students in remote tribal areas to reach their full potential through education.

CURRENT STATUS OF SCHOOL BUS PROJECT

Project Start Date : 07 June 2024

Beneficiery Enrolled
0
School Buses and Vans
0
Villages
0

School Bus 2024

135

Total Beneficiary Students

50

Donors

Rs. 3,40,294/-

Total Donations Received & Utilized

Free School bus for tribal students in rural india 2024

Donor List - Project "School Bus 2024"

No. Donor details Donation
1 Mrs. Rucha & Ankit sir ₹ 4,500.00
2 Mr. Osman Maqsood sir ₹ 6,000.00
3 Mr. Pravin Bhilegaonkar sir ₹ 5,000.00
4 Mr. Rahul Saykar sir ₹ 500.00
5 Rucha Kapare Ma'am ₹ 4,000.00
6 Navnath Adhane sir ₹ 28,160.00
7 Mujeeb Fakira Patel sir ₹ 19,500.00
8 Dnyaneshwar Mote sir ₹ 38,500.00
9 Sunil Vasant Tidke Sir ₹ 27,280.00
10 Vivek Bagul sir ₹ 11,110.00
11 Suresh gaike sir ₹ 35,200.00
12 Chandrabhan pawar sir ₹ 38,500.00
13 Subhash Gaike sir ₹ 19,000.00
14 Suresh Hiwarde sir ₹ 38,500.00
15 Sandeep Raskar sir ₹ 300.00
16 Prem rathod sir ₹ 20,858.00
17 Shrawan Awhale sir ₹ 25,200.00
18 Hiraman Gaikwad sir ₹ 15,686.00
19 Krushna Thorat sir ₹ 500.00
20 Dr. Pushpak Dabhade sir ₹ 2,000.00

Project Video "School Bus 2024"

Beneficiery videos - Project "School Bus 2024"

Ms. Dipali Rajendra Chavhan
At.Post. Ghusur Tanda, 9th class

Abhishek Chavhan
At.Post. Kautgaon, 9th class

Ms. Aboi
At.Post. Thakarwadi, 7th class

 Nandini Rathod
At.Post. Ghusur Tanda, 8th class

Ms. Nandini Rathod
At.Post. Ghusur Tanda, 8th class

FAQ

  1. What specific problem does the School Bus 2025 project solve?
    It eliminates distance and unsafe routes (6–18 km) that stop rural/ST–NT girls from attending school daily—transport is the most cited barrier to retention in such geographies.

  2. Who exactly benefits from this project?
    Primary and secondary students (ages ~8–16) from landless ST/NT families in remote villages around Khultabad, who otherwise walk through hilly, low-safety paths. 

  3. What are the measurable outcomes we can expect?
    Attendance uplift (target 85–90%), improved safety for girls, ~2 extra study hours/day, and better health due to reduced fatigue—outcomes consistent with transport-support case studies.

  4. How is the money used—capital vs. running costs?
    CSR support can fund (a) Capex: a 32-seater bus, or (b) Opex: fuel, driver, and maintenance for ~₹70,000/month via an audited vendor arrangement—mirrors models visible in peer NGOs’ bus projects.

  5. Can our company donate a bus in kind instead of funds?
    Yes. In-kind vehicle donation or co-funding is feasible. NGOs commonly accept CAPEX assets.

  6. Who owns and operates the bus, and how are routes set?
    Ownership can be either Donor→Trust (asset registered to Trust) or Donor→OEM lease to Trust. Operations follow fixed morning/afternoon routes covering listed villages; routing and safety logs are maintained.

  7. Do donors get tax benefits?
    Indian corporate/individual donations under 80G receive applicable tax benefits via receipts.

  8. Can we fund only a portion (e.g., driver salary or fuel) instead of the full budget?
    Yes—many donors sponsor line items (fuel/driver/insurance/annual service) or a specific route; this mirrors split-funding seen across school-bus donations.

  9. What safety measures are in place for girls and younger children?
    Fixed pickup points, vetted driver, attendance logs, female teacher/warden on select routes, contact protocols, and photo updates—practices commonly documented by transport-support NGOs.

  10. How soon can the bus be deployed after approval?
    Bus is already operational on rent basis. for Opex support: immediately upon MoU and first tranche. CAPEX: OEM delivery/registration timelines typically 4–8 weeks; comparable projects report similar windows.

  11. What visibility/branding can we expect?
    Acknowledgment on bus panels (as permissible), project page, annual report, and media notes—echoing recognition norms used by peer NGOs.

  12. Why fund transport vs. only classroom infrastructure?
    Evidence shows free/assured transport directly lowers drop-outs and improves regularity in rural belts—governments and NGOs deploy buses/allowances for exactly this reason.