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Education & Book Distribution Programme - 2017
Year: 2017
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Education & Skill Development
Programme at a Glance
₹
6,85,402
Budget Used
20,730
Total Reach
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4,146
Direct Beneficiaries
16,584
Indirect Beneficiaries
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1 : 4
Multiplier Effect
Executive Summary
The Education & Books Distribution Programme (2017) was the largest educational intervention undertaken by The Dream Welfare Society to address the growing “resource deficit” in government and low-income schools. Although enrollment rates were improving, many children attended school without textbooks, notebooks, stationery, or bags—leading to poor engagement, academic shame, and eventual dropout, particularly among girls. With a total expenditure of ₹6,85,402, the programme provided complete Student Dignity Kits (textbooks, notebooks, geometry sets, supplementary learning material, and school bags) to 1,800 students across high-need slum clusters in Jaipur. The initiative generated a direct impact on 4,146 individuals and an indirect impact on 16,584 community members, successfully breaking cycles of educational poverty and restoring dignity, confidence, and continuity in learning.
Key Findings
- Resource deficit, not lack of ability, is a major cause of poor academic performance
- Complete education kits significantly improve attendance and participation
- Notebooks and school bags were the most valued learning assets
- Educational resources function as shared household assets
- Targeted saturation strategy prevents classroom-level inequality
Project Snapshot
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Project Name | Education & Book Distribution Programme - 2017 |
| Year | 2017 |
| Budget | ₹ 6,85,402 |
| Direct Impact | 4,146 |
| Indirect Impact | 16,584 |
| Total Reach | 20,730 |
Challenges & Learnings
Challenges
- Migration of some beneficiary families mid-academic year
- Customization needs across different school boards and publishers
- Managing large-scale logistics (~2 tons of paper materials)
- Preventing resale or misuse of distributed resources
Learnings
- Standardized “Student Dignity Kits” work for most schools
- Timing distribution with school reopening maximizes impact
- School bags act as symbols of dignity and belonging
- Voucher-based systems are effective for higher-grade students
Methodology
- Audit of inventory ledgers and procurement invoices
- Field verification of 10% beneficiary households (180 homes)
- Classroom observation and teacher feedback
- Community interactions with parents, especially mothers
- Data analysis to calculate direct and indirect impact multipliers
Impact Analysis
- Recycling of ~30% of previous-year books
- Reduced paper and water consumption through reuse
- Promotion of sustainable material practices
Conclusion
The Education & Books Distribution Programme (2017) stands as a landmark education intervention by The Dream Welfare Society. With an investment of ₹6,85,402, the programme supported 1,800 students, directly impacted 4,146 lives, and indirectly influenced 16,584 community members. By eliminating material barriers to learning and restoring dignity in classrooms, the initiative transformed educational engagement at scale and reaffirmed that education remains the most powerful investment for long-term social change.
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