ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

We take this opportunity to convey our thanks and gratitude to all those who have directly helped and contributed towards the completeion of this project.

The success of any project depends on the number of factors among which the proper guidance received from the experts in the industry.

We take a great opportunity to express our sincere and deep sense of gratitude to Tata Power- DDL for giving this opportunity to Dhanpatmal Virmani Education Trust, without the outright and energetic motivation, support and prompt response of your organization it would not be possible to do any justice to this project.

INTRODUCTION

Dhanpatmal Virmani Education Trust and Management Society, in association with Tata Power - DDL have organized 285 Women Literacy Centers in 9 districts in North and North West Delhi. Mainly the centers are located in - Shalimar Bagh, Shakti Nagar , Rohini , Civil Lines, Narela , Moti Nagar, Keshavpuram, Mangolpuri, and Model Town. These districts are a house of women who got educated through this program "known as Center In-Charges" and now running centers and educating other women. Also, some of them are expanding their knowledge by getting further education.

Women Literacy Program came into existence in 2004. The motive of the program was to educate the illiterate adult women of the marginalized section of society. In the beginning, our intention seemed far-fetched and beyond the bounds of possibility. We commenced with only two centers in Majnu Ka Tila, in collaboration with Tata Power- DDL, teaching 60 beneficiaries annually. Since then, we have been inseparable in working with this prestigious organization.

The inception of the program ‘Women Literacy’ has been wholly successful in delivering education to the women in the most underserved areas. The program provides not only literacy but also the confidence to perform everything and anything independently

Women Literacy Program came into existence in 2004. The motive of the program was to educate the illiterate adult women of the marginalized section of society. In the beginning, our intention seemed far-fetched and beyond the bounds of possibility. We commenced with only two centers in Majnu Ka Tila, in collaboration with Tata Power- DDL, teaching 60 beneficiaries annually. Since then, we have been inseparable in working with this prestigious organization. The inception of the program ‘Women Literacy’ has been wholly successful in delivering education to the women in the most underserved areas. The program provides not only literacy but also the confidence to perform everything and anything independently

It is very well said,” Education is the only power to change the world”

Currently, 9120 beneficiaries are getting educated by this program and, these beneficiaries are sincerely following the work plan provided by Tata Power- DDL and are in the progress of gaining complete knowledge of basic Hindi and Arithmetic.

Women Literacy Center has a computer with software for teaching literacy through audio visuals. Program duration is six months spread over 45 minutes to one hour period daily normally. 30 women learn literacy at each WLC in two batches. After 6 months batch period, beneficiary women are able to read & write small sentences and little knowledge of arethmatic’s.

Literacy is like driving, if not practices initially, one tend to forget. Each WLC is also equipped with daily newspaper and post literacy kit, so that even after batch period of six month is over, past beneficiaries, if they desire, can continue to visit WLC for maintaining continuity.

Currently, 9120 beneficiaries are getting educated by this program and, these beneficiaries are sincerely following the work plan provided by Tata Power- DDL and are in the progress of gaining complete knowledge of basic Hindi and Arithmetic.

VISION

Women literacy id our superiority

Our vision is to build a literate & intellectually powerful society mainly, a community in which all the illiterate adult household women will be able to get education and become independent, earn self esteem and courage to create any source of income using their ability and skills.

MISSION

Give back to society

Our mission is to bring happiness & joy to the lives of the disadvantage and marginalized section of society.

▪ Maximum the eradication of illiteracy through computer-based program

▪ Creating awareness about health, hygiene & safety.

▪ Support women of disadvantage communities to gain Self Confidence, Respect, and Honor in society.

▪ Engage with other organizations for transforming the lives of Underprivileged Women.

HIGHLIGHTS

HANDMADE MASK MADE BY CENTER IN-CHARGES & BENEFICIARIES

All 285 Centers, beneficiaries and center in-charges have made masks for community, our Center In-charges have stitched 44,992 and beneficiaries have stitched 17,325 mask to help the deprived families. Our center Incharges and beneficiaries have distributed the masks to the needy people throughout the year.

We are overwhelmed by the kind gestures of out Center In-charges and Beneficiaries, we can solely learn from them.

NUMEROUS ACTIVITIES CARRIED OUT IN WLC CENTERS

Multiple activities are carried out in WLC centers. We are aware about the fact that excess of the people are under work stress and anxiety about the future endures.

To resolve such problems to some measures, we decided to encourage the Center In-charges & beneficiaries to carry out activities they love the most such as stitching, cooking, etc. these activities are carried out on Saturday every year. The activities can firmly serve the Center In-charge & beneficiaries to take some pressure and stress off their minds.

LEARNING AT WLC CENTERS

After COVID the centers have started operating in online to offline mode, and our 1920 beneficiaries finally learning effectively and efficiently throughout the year directly from center in-charges. Beneficiaries & Center In-charges are together making masks, charts & posters to aware the community, learning new activities like painting & stitching.

Special computers are provided by Tata Power-DDL helping beneficiaries with their studies. They are enrolled in reading and writing of Arithmetic & Hindi. 18,240 have learned throughout the year.

FEEDBACK BY BENEFICIARIES

Our Beneficiaries have given feedback for the Center In-charges. We are highly obliged by seeing these smiling faces and also overwhelmed by the performance of our center Incharges. All our beneficiaries have filled i.e., 18,240 given feedback every month.

RALLIES & CAMPAIGNS

Rallied are held every 2nd and 4th Saturday in all 285 Women Literacy Centers. Center Incharges, beneficiaries every month made awareness about Save water, COVID guidelines, Sahi Poshan Desh Roshan, Beti Bachao Beti Padhao, save trees & environmental related awareness. Peacefull rallied were carried out by communities aiming at giving awareness to all people for their good health and well-being.

SHG- SELF HELP GROUP SHG

(Self Help Group) is the new value addition activity to the Women Literacy Programe at all 285 centres in current financial year.

SHG is the group of 10-12 women of the WLC, who have attended or attending literacy program. In SHG number of group are 285 total beneficiaries covered are 3455. Total SHG account open -285

The main aim of SHG is to “learn to make regular small savings” so that saved money in their bank accounts which can be utilized during real need or crisis to start some entrepreneur activity of their own. Passbook for the bank account is also maintained every month.

Awareness and formation of SHG at each Women Literacy Centre is Supervised by dedicated SHG Coordinated as well as other WLC Coordinators. Tata PowerDDL has also organized awareness sessions during meeting with district wise Center In charge at Gulabi Bagh etc every month.

Here are the glimpse of the SHG Coordinator and Tata Power-DDL taking sessions on SHG.

CELEBRATIONS

Our beneficiaries at all our Women Literacy Centers belong from different communities, study together at one place with peace and harmony. India is a diverse nation where the vast population is composed of people having diverse creeds, customs, languages and colors. And the best part is all of the people live together.

Women at all centers have celebrated different festivals throughout the year with zeal, enthusiasm and love.

SUPERVISION & ASSESSMENT BY TATA POWER-DDL

The Supervisor came at WLC centers and took an assessment by asking questions from WLC center In-charges about various things, like working of computers properly in centers, books provided for teaching & learning, beneficiaries presence in the classes, vocational training centers, mobile dispensary. The supervisors mark coordinator accordingly for their assessment every month.

EXAMS CONDUCTED IN WLC CENTERS

Exams are conducted in WLC ce nters to examine the knowledge and understanding for subjects like arethmatic and hindi which all the women learn and study throughout the year with guidance of their center in-charges and coordinator through books and special computers provided by Tata Power DDL

The exams was commenced on 15th march and ended on 25th March.

We believe that exams are a part of our life – not only as a student, but as adults too!

CLASSIFICATION OF BENEFICIARIES ON BASIS OF GRADES (FY 22-23)

NGO MEET WITH TATA POWER-DDL

Tata Power- DDL organized the 10th Edition of SANGAM NGO MEET 2023 held on 10th March 2023. NGO meet is like an annual day where the award is distributed to the best Center In-charge, Coordinators, Senior Coordinator & Manager who worked incredibly good throughout the year. Mr. Ganesh Srinivasan (CEO) TPDDL including other TPDDL employees were part of the event.

Senior Coordinator- Ms Seema khanna from WLC was awarded along with other 32 Center In-charges were awarded in the event.

OFFLINE SESSION

Session conducted in Gulabi Bagh district on 14th and 15th march 2023. The center In- charges of all the districts were present along with the coordinators Through WLC literacy books the exams were conducted after delivering 1-8 chapters during this month of March.

All the beneficiaries brought their activities which they made on saturdays, litracy books along with registers were displayed during the session.

Thank you for your constant support throughout and especially during the current crisis