Amrita Jan Shikshan Sansthan, Idukki An Overview

Jan Shikshan Sansthan JSS - Institution for People’s Education – launched by the Ministry of Human Resource Development; Government of India Concentrates on people’s education – focusing on the poor, the illiterates, the neo-literates, the underprivileged and the un-reached. Provide – – skill development, – link literacy with vocational skills and – provide Life Enrichment Education (LEE)

Educational Status of Beneficiaries for the Year Non - LiterateNeo - LiterateRudimentaryOthersTotal Social Status of Beneficiaries for the Year SCSTOBCMinorityOthersTotal Total No of beneficiaries for the year :

2. Production Oriented Courses Pickle Making. Bamboo Products. Masala Products. Leather Bag and Big shopper. Woolen Knitting. Chocolate Making. Soft Toys Making. Paper Bag Making. Bee Keeping.Mirror Mat weaving. Coconut Shell. Fabric Painting.

Programmes are need-based. 1. Placement Oriented Courses A/C mechanism. Welding. Pharmacy Assistant. CTTC. Nursing Assistant Two Wheeler Mechanism Aluminium Fabrication Electrician Course

Bamboo Weavers: Learning the 3R’s The trainings covered thirty illiterate adivasi women who were learning to weave bamboo mats. Says Meenakshi, a tribal displaying her knowledge of letters, “I want to learn more, I want to read story books, I want to learn to keep accounts and be the treasurer of My SHG group. I am now able to count change when I get money back from shops. I count the balance carefully, once, twice. Nobody can cheat me now”.

Aksharadanam ‘Each one teach one’ Started in 2005 A three month intensive literacy programme that has transformed illiterates to neo-literates Each of the beneficiaries of the various training projects takes upon themselves the mission to teach at least one illiterate person The paper bag making and literacy classes were held from 6 to 8 in the evening on weekdays and from 12 to 4 on Sundays. Subash, a male sex worker was initiated into the trade at a young age. Now he hawks papers for a living, but was unable to read out the headlines to interest buyers.He had approached many organizations to teach him to read and write, but was turned away. He approached Madhu, the JSS staff programme coordinator running the course, and asked for permission to join the class. He was the brightest pupil, and now reads the headlines with confidence on his paper route. He also serves as a salesman in a grocery shop.

Multi-media and Haptics enhanced Vocational Education Developed by Amrita Viswa Vidyapeetham Pilot trainings on plumbing and fabric painting courses Organized by JSS Idukki in the tribal settlement of Kummatankuzhi Kudi, Idukki. The existing JSS curriculums were converted into e-learning material – graphic animation, – video lectures, – interactive workbooks and study materials.

Visual, auditory and tactile learning styles were adapted to suit a learner with minimum or no formal education The software ensures standarized high quality training and reduces dependence on the R.P. There is less wastage of raw materials, because initial classes are via interactive computer lessons. Multi-media and Haptics enhanced Vocational Education