Adult Literacy and Vocational Training Center :Keonjhar, Orissa

Plan Detail:

Setting up an adult literacy and Vocational Training Center for the upliftment and continuous
improvement of the skill base in economically backward villages.  This project will provide
the basic infrastructure to improve the socio economic condition of tribal population and
continuous development of skill base for the marginal workers.

The beneficiaries will be nearly 500 rural villages in Keonjhar district, Orissa

The benefits to the villagers include:

• Adult literacy program for both males and females
• Construct Kalyan Mandap that carters the need of the community
• Organize general health camps for tribal population
• Provide after school vocational training for youth and adults
• Foster sense of friendship and unity in the community

Funds needed for acquiring the land and registering it have already been raised.

NGOs:

In India, Keonjhar Vaisya Samaj will be undertaking the actual setting up of the center.
Keonjhar Vaisya Samaj was registered under the certificate of Registrar Societies Act
XXI (Registration No: KJR 4105-115/2000-2001)
In US VIDE will be working with Indo American Sevak foundation (IASF). 
Mr. Sudam Sahoo of IASF is our main contact.