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A workshop on climate change in the Uttarakhand Himalayas was organised by Himmotthan Society in collaboration with Centre for Ecology Development and Research on January 24, 2012, at Dehradun, Uttarakhand. Read more about the event
 
This article by Arvind Gupta, visiting scientist, Inter-University Centre for Astronomy & Astrophysics (IUCAA), Pune, India, examines the role of the Trusts in supporting grassroots initiatives for children in India
 
The Vidya Bhawan Society was happy to seize the opportunity provided by the support of Navajbai Ratan Tata Trust to conduct a study and share the findings with the groups being supported by the Trust to run library programmes
   
 
 

Established in 1919, the Sir Ratan Tata Trust (SRTT) is one of the oldest philanthropic institutions in India, and has played a pioneering role in changing traditional ideas of charity. The Navajbai Ratan Tata Trust, formed in 1974, works together with SRTT to bestow grants

On the occasion of National Technology Day, May 11, 2012, Lokprabha, a prominent Marathi language weekly, has published a 'Technology Day Special' with a view to highlight the local use of technology, in which an exposition on QUEST's unique campaign to take teacher training to the hinterland through the internet has been carried as the cover story

Read the article published in Lokprabha  

 
An article on QUEST, by Rammohan Khanapurkar, research fellow, Observer Research Foundation, was published on April 27, 2012, by a prominent Marathi newspaper, Sakaal.. The article has been written in the light of an exhibition organised by QUEST, and their involvement with unique experiments in elementary education
 
This year’s colloquium on microfinance and livelihoods, held in Jaipur from April 4-6, 2012, offered the right platform to delve deeper into the issues the sector is facing and explore pragmatic solutions involving all major stakeholders. On the last day a valedictory session was conducted, chaired by Jairam Ramesh, minister, Rural Development Ministry, Government of India
 
For almost 30 years now, Arvind Gupta has been taking his love for science and learning to the children of India. He takes trash and creates unforgettable experiments and experiences for children. An encore purpose for everyday trash is a wonderful by-product of his work
 
In a bid to bring new ideas and resources into a district ranked lowest in literacy and Human Development Index in the state of Maharashtra, the Trusts organised a six-day science session in February 2012; Vidnyanvahini brought in their mobile science lab to give students and teachers an experience they will not forget
 
The present study is the baseline of the project titled "Pahla Kadam - Inclusion of Children
with Special Needs (CWSN) in mainstream education". The project is based on support by the Trusts of Rajasthan Mahila Kalyan Mandal (RMKM), Ajmer.

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For any change to happen, awareness of mental health has to first begin with each one of us. "Mental Health - I need to know" is an information campaign started by the Mental Health Initiative which is supported by the Trusts. It aims to raise awareness on mental health and as part of this campaign, offers a downloadable e-calendar for the year 2012


To view other initiatives and articles that have been featured in the spotlight section, click here
 
This report presents a comprehensive review of the information available in India on the incidence, distribution and patterns of Road Traffic Accidents (RTAs), the interventional attempts made nationally and internationally to cope with this increasing incidence of RTAs and attempts to identify the gaps in research and information on RTAs.

The purpose of this report is to explore the areas where attempts can be made to design research as well as intervention strategies that can help to significantly reduce the deaths and disabilities due to RTAs. To read an abstract of the review and / or to download the entire review, click here
 
This monograph presents the findings of a study funded by the Trusts, on financial inclusion and practices of the people of Pithoragarh district of Uttarakhand
 
Regional Resource Centre for Elementary Education, CIE, University of Delhi, cordially invites you to the screening of Magnet Part-1, a film by Deepak Verma on the teaching of science in elementary schools, followed by a panel discussion