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Education & Book Distribution Programme - 2015
Year: 2015
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Education & Skill Development
Programme at a Glance
₹
5,64,681
Budget Used
17,115
Total Reach
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3,423
Direct Beneficiaries
13,692
Indirect Beneficiaries
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1 : 4
Multiplier Effect
Executive Summary
The Education & Books Distribution Programme (2015) was implemented by The Dream Welfare Society to address a critical yet often invisible barrier to education among marginalized urban communities: the lack of basic learning materials. Although government schools offered free tuition, the hidden costs of textbooks, notebooks, stationery, and school bags forced many families—especially daily wage laborers—to withdraw children from school, disproportionately affecting girls. With a dedicated budget of ₹5,64,681, the programme equipped 1,500 underprivileged students with complete educational kits at the start of the academic session. The intervention achieved a highly efficient cost of ₹376 per student and generated a direct impact on 3,423 individuals through shared household use of books and active parental involvement. The wider indirect impact reached 13,692 community members, fostering a pro-education culture in neighborhoods where literacy was previously undervalued.
Key Findings
- Lack of notebooks and stationery was a bigger daily barrier than textbooks
- Complete education kits significantly improved attendance and confidence
- Girls’ education support delayed dropouts and early marriage risks
- Educational materials function as shared household assets
- Teacher effectiveness improved when every child had textbooks
Project Snapshot
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Project Name | Education & Book Distribution Programme - 2015 |
| Year | 2015 |
| Budget | ₹ 5,64,681 |
| Direct Impact | 3,423 |
| Indirect Impact | 13,692 |
| Total Reach | 17,115 |
Challenges & Learnings
Challenges
- Last-minute government syllabus changes affecting book selection
- Transporting heavy book loads into narrow slum lanes
- Managing large-scale logistics (over 1.5 tons of materials)
Learnings
- Distribution should occur before school reopening to avoid learning loss
- Bulk procurement directly from publishers ensures cost efficiency
- Standardized “Student Dignity Kits” reduce classroom inequality
- Book reuse models significantly improve sustainability
Methodology
- Audit of inventory logs and procurement invoices
- Verification through beneficiary receipt cards
- School visits six months post-distribution (10% sample)
- Parent-Teacher Meeting–based focus group discussions
- Observation of book usage and student participation
Impact Analysis
- Promotion of book reuse and recycling (“Book Cycling”)
- Reduction in paper waste and resource consumption
- Sustainable textbook rotation across academic years
Conclusion
The Education & Books Distribution Programme (2015) stands as a cornerstone intervention by The Dream Welfare Society. With an investment of ₹5,64,681, the programme secured educational continuity for 1,500 children, directly impacted 3,423 lives, and indirectly influenced 13,692 community members. By eliminating material barriers to learning and restoring dignity in classrooms, the initiative demonstrated that education access is not just about enrollment, but about empowerment through preparedness.
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