2. “Gift A Smile” is an Art of Living initiative
rural education program of the Ved Vignan Maha Vidya Peeth Trust (VVMVP Trust)
gives people an opportunity to sponsor education for rural children and contribute to the Literacy Movement in India.

3. - Smt. Bhanumathi Narasimhan
“Education is not about stuffing children with information but an essential tool to make them good global citizens.
Only an education that can nourish inbuilt virtues can impart true intelligence. The need of the day is a broad-minded education accompanied by a warm heart.”
– His Holiness Sri Sri Ravi Shankar
Our mission
“Our mission is to educate every single individual. Provide value-based education to enable a stress-free, violence-free society.”
- Smt. Bhanumathi Narasimhan
Director for Child & Women Welfare,
Art of Living Foundation

4. <65% of total population
Average Literacy Rate
in India :
<65% of total population

5. Education Scene in Rural India
Illiteracy
Low self-esteem
Limited vision
Continued poverty
Paucity of free, quality education

6. Our Journey so far…
Ved Vignan Maha Vidya Peeth - an Educational Charitable Trust
Provides quality education free of cost to economically underprivileged rural & tribal children
27 years since the first school started in Bangalore
Today 86 schools across India
10000 rural & tribal children covered under this program
95% first generation learners
Local State Board syllabi
Value–based education is the focus

7. All-round development
Education that focuses on overall development
Human Values
All-round development
Basic Education
Nutrition & Health
Child
Nutritious
Free mid-day meals,
medical checkups
Free Tuition, Free school books, Uniforms, Bags, School -bus, hostels
Educational tours, Literature, Vocational training, Cultural activities, Sports
ART Excel, Meditation, Tree-planting campaigns, Social Responsibilities

8. Our Presence… Punjab Tripura Uttar Assam Bihar Madhya Jharkhand
Pradesh
Gujarat
Maharashtra
Uttar
Karnataka
Tamil
Nadu
Bihar
Jharkhand
West
Bengal
Andhra
Assam
Tripura

9. Model School in Udayapura, Bangalore

10. Demographics – Karnataka State
Description (rural)
Value
Child population
9.4 million
Children without education
3 million
Avg no of children per
family 4
Avg annual income
Rs 30,000
Avg annual cost of
education per child
Rs 10,000

11. Bangalore School Statistics…
The first education project by Art of Living
Initiated with 30 students in 1981
Today (2009) free education provided to 2000 children
Children from 51 villages surrounding Udayapura in Bangalore Rural
Karnataka State Board Syllabus
Value based holistic education from Nursery to 10th Std
Girl : Boy ratio - 50:50
95% First Generation Learners
100% results achieved in 10th board exams
0% Drop outs from school
Facilities provided : Free Transport, Uniforms, Books, Mid-day meals

12. The Curriculum also includes…
Human Values
Meditation, Pranayamas, Yoga
ART Excel (All Round Training in Excellence) – Art of Living course for children
YES (Youth Empowerment Seminar) – Art of Living course for youth
Social Responsibilities
Sports
Vocational Skills
Cultural Activities

13. Infrastructure in the School …
27 well ventilated classrooms
Library with wide choice of books
Science Laboratory, Computer Lab
Dining Hall and Kitchen facilities
Tailoring Room
Multipurpose Hall
Playground for outdoor sports and school celebrations
8 Buses for free transportation of children to/from villages

14. How can you help… Individuals –
Cash contributions towards sponsoring one child’s education
For a year - Rs.10000
For six months – Rs.5000
For a month – Rs.1000
Corporate Partnerships
Cash contributions (eg. Employee Giving programs, Corporate Donations)
Providing additional infrastructure – Buses, Classrooms etc
Upgrading current infrastructure – Library, Computer Labs etc
Any other partnerships under Corporate Social Responsibility charter
Note: All donations are tax exempt under Sec 80(G) (50% Tax Rebate).
DDs & Cheques to be made in favor of “Ved Vignan Maha Vidya Peeth”

15. Coordination Desk Ved Vignan Maha Vidya Peeth 21st Km, Kanakpura Road,
Udayapura, Bangalore – Karnataka, India
Website - -
Phone/Fax