Monday, December 31, 2012

NEW YEAR 2013


NEW YEAR 2013

Dear All


HAPPY & PROSPEROUS

NEW YEAR 2013.

LOOKING FORWARD FOR BETTER NETWORKING ....

ALL THE BEST. 

Saturday, December 29, 2012

AWARENESS PROGRAMME ORGANIZED AT CHETANA ON 24TH DEC 2012 WITH THE SUPPORT OF PARIVAARCCH HYDERABAD

Dear All

An Awareness Programme has been organized by PARIVAARCCH, Hyderabad at Chetana Special School on 24th Dec 2012. 

The Photo view and Press Clippings were pasted below as:







Looking forward for better networking and mobilization...

All the best. 

Wednesday, December 26, 2012

PERCEPTION OF CSR MANAGERS TOWARDS DISABILITY

Dear All

It is the fact that among the areas of Rehabilitations, Disability gains priority as  its causes & consequences affects the poverty and development. 

Accordingly, Disability Rehabilitation gains priority in getting the support from all the stakeholders. 

Among the stakeholders, at present the Industries / Companies / Corporate supports for the community development in general and particularly for disability rehabilitation through various Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives. 

Various studies have been carried out in understanding the CSR and its initiatives in general and particularly the priority given for various challenges / developments. 

In understanding the the priority of CSR initiatives, the focus is on the perception of the Mangers also known as "CSR Managers" who play key role from the stage of framing to utilization.

More will be posted on this key area so that CSR support can be effective both at allotment and utilization for the Disability Rehabilitation.

Looking forward...

All the Best.      

Thursday, December 20, 2012

NEED OF RAINWATER HARVESTING (RWH) FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT

Dear All

Water is the primary source for sour survival and it is the fact that "No Life with out Water".

CSE has bought out one successful case study of RWH implemented in Rajasthan (more can be read at: http://www.downtoearth.org.in/content/back-roots ) and comments and suggestions made by me were pasted below as:
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It is true and successful intervention of Rainwater Harvesting (RWH). The Video Clip is informative and helps for others to follow. Congratulations to the author as well as the community members for utilization of rainwater and creating better access.

I have seen parts of Rajasthan in the year 1985 as an explorationist for the natural resources. That time, access for water in terms of both quantity and quality was very poor and inadequate. Slowly, the people have realized the causes and consequences and made initiations for preserving the rainwater. On the long run, this RWH has helped some communities to improve the access for water which was seen by me in the year 2003. The whole process of RWH is simple and replicable. It only needs concern and commitment by the community and other stakeholders. This is the success story of the community and community alone can achieve such wonderful results in preserving the water particularly and natural resources in general.

One side this process of RWH has resulted for better access in minimizing the water crises and lead for development.

On the other side, particularly in other parts of India, people are forgetting the basic measures for preserving the rainwater and facing its consequences in terms of poor access for water. This further resulted for their poor development with challenges like: Global Warming and Climate Change with hazards & vulnerabilities. This RWH should be the essential component of POVERTY ALLEVIATION and other Developmental Programmes.

In view of the present complex scenario of water crises in major parts of our Nation, still, we can move forward with some simple measures to be taken up by each and every one which includes:
£ Make RWH as mandatory from individual to groups at all levels staring from house to community,

£ Make growing greenery as an habit from house to public places,

£ Use water resources effectively from house to land,

£ Avoid polluting water resources in general and particularly the groundwater,

£ Create awareness among the people and communities in respect of utilization and preservation of water sources,

£ Renovate, Repair and Recharge (3Rs) of the existing water bodies.
  Finally every one should realize the fact that "THERE IS NO LIFE WITH OUT WATER" and "WATER IS ESSENTIAL FOR DEVELOPMENT WITH SUSTAINABILITY AND QUALITY"
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Looking forward for better measures for utilization and RWH.....

with thanks

Wednesday, December 19, 2012

MORE ON DCT

Dear All


See more points on DCT as:

The author has brought out the advantages and disadvantages of Direct Cash Transfer (DCT) under Dash for Cash (16-31st Dec. Down to Earth and congratulations for the same.

It is the fact that DCT certainly helps to minimize the cost of service delivery system (SDS) which was expected quite high compared to the amount or benefit reached the people.

DCT may not completely stop the migration instead it may enhance the migration.

It may increase the dependency rather than independence.

The sustainability of the DCT is another challenges and creates uncertainty among the people.

Assured income some times may lead for confinement and further poor development.

Enhancing the cash resources alone may not help the people to create livelihoods in terms of both quantitatively and qualitatively.

Social Auditing may help the DCT for better utilization and effectiveness in reaching the targeted people.

DCT should also ensure for the availability, accessibility and affordability (3As) of the matching inputs for developing livelihoods with better sustainability.

In site of the challenges and disadvantages, still DCT can be made effective with the better accountability, participation of the stakeholders at all levels in transparent environment.

Looking forward.................

with thanks

SUGGESTIONS FOR DIRECT CASH TRANSFER (DCT)

Dear All

The comments and suggestions made on the proposed Direct Cash Transfer (DCT) (see more at: http://www.downtoearth.org.in/content/will-cash-transfer-check-migration) were pasted below as:
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The author has brought the reality of the Direct Cash Transfer(DCT) implemented in various countries. Congratulations to the author for bringing such analysis which heps to understand the consequences in the case of India. Broadly, it is clear that DCT has got limitation in checking the migration. In some case, it may improve the migration.

India is moving with DCT in the selected districts. It is expected that:
£ It may create confusion and poor access as the eligibility of having the Adhar Card has not reached every one.

£ The transfer of money to the banks or others not having bank facilities may create some barriers and conflicts.

£ DCT is going to give better results in terms of minimizing the cost of service delivery systems (SDS).

£ If the amount is utilized for developmental activities, then it may result for enhancing resources.

£ It may be used to fund the migration and thus enhances the migration and further consequences.

£ It may become additional burden to the women

£ It may increase the dependency rather than looking for independent channel of livelihoods.

£ It may invite some issues as it is individual orientated rather than the community based,

£ Keep it as People oriented developmental scheme rather than popularity oriented one,  and

£ Like any other schemes, sustainability of DCT is still lingering in the minds of the targeted groups.


In spite of the expectations and challenges as listed above, still scheme can be made effective with:


£ effective measures of monitoring and evaluation at all levels.

£ Better participation of the targeted groups and other stakeholders,

£ Use the Social Auditing Tools for effective reach and utilization,

£ Needs to check the migration as it is one of the key barrier in creating sustainable solutions with quality,

£ Utilize the services of the NGOs and other Civil Society Organizations for better reach and utilization.
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Looking forward for better sharing and reflections so as to make DCT more effective in terms of utilization and change expected....

All the best. 

Tuesday, December 18, 2012

BLOG OF SACRED

Dear All

In continuation to the postings made on the SACRED, an NGO at Hindupur, created Blog for SACRED as: //www.sacredngohindupur.in//

The blog of SACRED will be developed and more postings will be made since it establishment in the year 1990.  

Looking forward for creating better networking and connectivity with the stakeholders ll over the Globe. 

All the best. 

Monday, December 17, 2012

ARSENIC IN GROUDWATER - DOWN TO EARTH DEC 2012

Dear All

In continuation to the comments and suggestions made on the above cited subject, see its publication page as:
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More attention is required in addressing the pollutions of groundwater in general and particular with Arsenic and Fluoride. 

All the best. 

VISIT TO SACRED

Dear All

I have just completed the visit of SACRED, an NGO and had nice to time in understanding the grass root realities.

On first hand it appears the targeted groups are having several challenges including the critical human needs.  

The process is going on in developing the Action Plan for framing & transforming the changeableness and needs in to matching programmes / activities with better sustainability and quality.    

More will be posted in due course of time...

All the best.  

Friday, December 14, 2012

PHOTO VIEW OF ACTIVITIES OF SACRED

TEACHING OF LANGUAGES - TELUGU & KANNADA



 MIDDAY MEAL PROGRAMME IN GOVT SCHOOL


 AT DISABILITY WORKSHOP - HYDERABAD

  
AT DIABETIC TRAINING CAMP - VISHAKAPATNAM



SACRED AT AWARENESS CAMP ON ENVIRONMENT - NEAC

Looking forward to get more details of SCARED.....

All the best.

STAY WITH SACRED IN HINDUPUR

Dear All

The stay has been made at SACRED for the 2nd day. This has helped me to do the SWOT of SACRED and to develop an action plan. It is based on its needs and skills of its targeted groups.

I will be posting its action plan by developing matching Vision, Mission and Objectives.

Looking forward for better connectivity...

All the best. 


VISIT TO SACRED IN HINDUPUR

Dear All

As indicated earlier, i came to Hindupur in the morning to see SACRED and making discussions with the Organization. 

More will be posted about its strengths (SWOT), skills, challenges and requirements in due course of time.

Looking forward for better networking and to facilitate NGOs for the benefit of the targeted groups so that they can better living with sustainability and quality of life. 

All the Best.

SACRED AN NGO FROM HINDUPUR NEEDS SUPPORT

Dear All

In the search of services, SACRED, an NGO from Hindupur is very much interested to update its services tuning to the present requirement. I needs to visit this NGO for the needful action. 

I will be posting about SACRED after the visit. 

Looking forward

with thanks

Friday, December 7, 2012

MORE TOWARDS SOLAR POWER

Dear All

Knowing the SWOT of Thermal Power & Nuclear Power. it is encouraging to move towards SOLAR POWER. 

Additional view on this key issues were pasted below as:
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After knowing much on both the sides of establishing the Nuclear Plants, certainly it gives sufficient information for the decision makers to act.

Establishment of the Nuclear Plants should be seen in terms of vulnerability to natural disasters, alternative livelihoods for the Project Affected People (PAPs), impact on the health & wealth of the People & Environment, and cost benefit analysis.

When SOLAR ENERGY is abundant, freely available, can be generated where it is required, minimum loss at transmission, low maintenance cost, and certainly acceptable by all, why the focus is less compare to non-renewable sources like thermal and nuclear.

To resolve most of the objections raised by the common people, professionals and experts, it is better to utilize our time, energy & resources towards the non-conventional source of energies.

Better move towards the SOLAR ENERGY at all levels so that the health and wealth of the People & Environment can be maintained with better sustainability and quality....

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Looking forward for better sharing of experiences so that to have the best keeping the health & wealth of the People & Environment with SUSTAINABILITY...  

All the Best.

Monday, December 3, 2012

MOVE TOWARDS SOLAR ENERGY

Dear All

It is the fact that we all are facing the crises with POWER. The process of modernization with matching technology has put us at a stage that with our POWR, life has become miserable and become excuse to stop the work saying that "there is no power?".

In that situation, ray hope is to utilize the SOLAR POWER which is in support of the health and wealth of the people and environment. This has been brought out by the CSE and more about the real situation of the POWER can be read at: http://www.downtoearth.org.in/content/let-solar-shine.

The comments and suggestions made on this key issue by me have been pasted below as:
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Congratulations to the authors to brought out the real situation of the POWER (DTE, 15th Dec. 2012) and giving the option of SOLAR sources under Let solar shine. It is the fact and stakeholders should accept this.

Knowing this, the need of the hour is to concentrate on the developmental research for the better utility of SOLAR and thus minimize the extraction of natural resources with acceptable impact on the wealth & heath of the People & Environment.

The whole process of power in common man terms covers several stages like: Generation, Storage, Transmission, Distribution and utilization with monitoring & evaluation at each and every stage.

Though a good beginning has been made in utilizing the SOLAR POWER, still lot of work has to be done to make it as more acceptable for the users / stakeholders.

Some of the suggestions made in this direction includes:
£ Better awareness among the stakeholders for understanding the reality and to move for alternatives covering

£ More seminars / workshops / trainings to the stakeholders for better sharing, dissemination and understanding

£ Efficient and durable solar panel and batteries for both generation and storage.

£ Cost effectiveness for better motivation

£ Support for required research at national and other Research Institutes

£ Matching support from the Government and other agencies for transfer of technology from LAB to LAND

£ As a model, installation of SOLAR Units at all the Government and Public Utility Centers.


Certainty, such effective measures will help us to utilize the Solar Power to the maximum extent so that INDIA can move from DARKER DAYS to BRIGHTER DAYS with sustainable solutions.
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Looking forward for better sharing and reflections so that sustainable solutions can be developed for addressing the power crises...

All the Best

Saturday, December 1, 2012

MORE DETAILS ON BADHTE KADAM 2012

Dear All

In addition to the postings made on the Badhte Kadam 2012, more details and photos will be posted on this blog.

Some of the special skills of the children will also be posted so that they become the role model / success stories for others to follow.

Looking forward for creating better opportunities so that the targeted groups will become part of the community developmental process with better sustainability and quality of life..............    

All the best.

BK 2012 ROUTE MEET AT GODAVARIKHANI ON 27TH NOV. 2012

Dear All

In continuation to the BK tour, on 27th started from Adilabad and reached Godavarikhani. The Manochaitanya / PAMENCAP, is the Route NGO and the BK Team had discussions with its President and other organizers.

The Rally has been Flagged Off by the Tahashildar and DEO and continued for a quite long distance. The Rally was good with the participation of the stakeholders and several authorities. Later had a meeting with the children and other stakeholders. The cultural show and singing has added the flavour. 

The photo view of the Rally and Meet were shown below as:


SELF ADDRESSING  


PWMR SINGING A SONG ON VIEW OF DISABILITY  


  FLAGGING OF RALLY - TAHASHILDAR 





  FLAGGING OF RALLY - MEO


VIEW OF RALLY

 


  BK MEMBER




PRESIDENT - PAMENCAP



  VIEW OF THE PARTICIPANTS

The event has been widely covered in the media both electronic and print. This further helped to reach several stakeholders.

Looking forward for continuity of the event as a process so the unreached can be reached with sustainable solution so as to more for the INCLUSIVE COMMUNITY .........     

with thanks

Friday, November 30, 2012

BK 2012 ROUTE MEET AT ADILABAD ON 26TH NOV 2012

Dear All

After the completion of the Route Meet at Nizamabad, the BK Team has started its journey on 26th morning and reached Adilabad. 

After the initial discussions and review of arrangements with the APMASS - the Route NGO, directly stared the meeting.

The participants includes the children, parents, volunteers, professionals, and BK Team. The dignitaries includes the AD, Disability Welfare & PD, DRDA. 

The message of the BK & NT has been explained and later had a interactive discussion.

The Authorities has expressed the limitations for not taking up the schemes / benefits of the National Trust.  The BK Team has assured to do the needful in forming the LLC and to utilize schemes / benefits in forwarding the same to SNAC.

The photo view of this meet is shown below as:

SELF WITH PARTICIPANTS


LIGHTING THE LAMP


SELF WITH DIGNITARIES & PARTICIPANTS 

BK MEMBER 

AD, DISABLED WELFARE.

  PD, DRDA.
  SELF
BK MEMBER

Though the participants were less, still the whole process of presentations, discussion, interaction, clarifications and creation of confidence to move forward were effective and shown clear ROAD MAP in getting to their challenges and barriers.   

The participants including the authorities have been sufficient information for moving forward with sustainable solutions.... 

This event has been covered in the media both electronic and print.

Looking forward to continue the event as a PROCESS so that solutions can be taken to all the needy children so that they can part of the INCLUSIVE COMMUNITY  with enhanced quality of life......  

All the best. 


BK 2012 ROUTE MEET AT NIZAMABAD ON 25TH NOV 2012

Dear All

The BK started from Hyderabad and reached Nizamabad as per the schedule. After that, the Rally started and reached the meeting hall. Later, the meeting was organized with the participation of the PWDs, Parents, Professionals, Volunteers, Authorities and other stakeholders.  

The photo view of the Rally and meeting was shown below as:


BK TEAM IN THE JOURNEY 
BK TEAM IN THE RALLY

THE VIEW OF THE RALLY

SELF ADDRESSING THE GATHERING 


BK TEAM ALONG WITH THE
MEMBERS OF SNEHA - ROUTE NGO. 

CHILDREN IN CULTURAL PROGRAMMES
The Rally and the Meet were with the participation of all the stakeholders. The gathering was good and large matching to the need. The messages given by the BK Team, Sneha, Dignitaries, Chief Guest and sour children with special needs were focused to the  message of the BK. The cultural show was very much attractive and reflected the needs and desire of the children. At the end, every felt the need of having such programmes frequently so that the message of BK & NT can be taken to every one who has been reached and unreached. 

The whole programme was covered widely in the media both electronic and print. 

Looking forward for better networking and continuity of the same as a process so that sustainable solutions can be created so that these children can be part of the community development with better sustainability and quality of life.... 

All the best. 



BADHTE KADAM 2012 PROGRAMME IN THE STATE OF ANDHRA PRADESH

Dear All

The total programme of Badhte Kadam (BK) 2012 in the state of Andhra Pradesh is as follows:
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19th Nov. 2012: Fagging Off in Hyderabad. 

20th Nov. 2012: Hyderabad to Anantapur and Route Meet.

21st Nov. 2012: to Mahaboobnagar and Route Meet.

22nd Nov. 2012: to Sanga Reddy and Route Meet.

23rd Nov. 2012: to Guntur and Route Meet. 

25th Nov. 2012: Hyderabad to Nizamabad and Route Meet.

26th Nov. 2012: Nizamabad to Adilabad and Route Meet.

27th Nov. 2012: Adilabad to Godavarikhani and Route Meet.

28th Nov. 2012: Godavarikhani to Hyderabad.

29th Nov. 2012: Flagging in Hyderabad.  
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I had an opportunity to join the BK Team from 25th Nov. 2012 till the end. 

I will be posting more details on the Route Meets held at Nizamabad, Adialabad and Godavarikhani. 

Looking forward for better networking and further to reach the unreached targeted groups as per the concept & objectives of the BK and National Trust........

with thanks 

Wednesday, November 28, 2012

ASSOCIATION WITH BADHTE KADAM 2012 OF NATIONAL TRUST & SNAC ANDHRA PRADESH.

Dear All

In continuation to my association with the National Trust's Badhte Kadam organized in the state of Andhra Pradesh by the SNAC & Swayamkrushi during the year 2010 & 2011, i have got opportunity to be part of the same during the year 2012. 

I could join the BK 2012 partly covering:

25th Nov 2012: Hyderabad to Nizamabad   

26th Nizamabad to Adilabad 

27th Adilabad to Godavarikhani (Karimnagar District) and

28th Godavarikhani to Hyderabad. 

The whole route activities / meet / programmes / rally were as per the aims & objectives of the BK and the National Trust.

I will be posting more details along with the press  clips and photo view  in due course of time. 

Looking forward for better networking and connectivity for sharing and to reach the unreached child with intellectual & developmental disabilities.........

All the Best. 

Monday, November 19, 2012

FLAGGING OFF OF BADTHE KADAM 2012

Dear All

The Flagging Off function of Badhte Kdadam 2012 has been one on 19th Nov. 2012 at Hyderabad by the SNAC, AP & Swayamkrushi. 

Sril Rajeswari Tiwari, Principal Secretary, Higher Eduction, Govt. of Andhra Pradesh has Flagged Off of the Team for finishing the proposed Mobile Awareness Camp.

It continued up to 28th Nov. covering 8 Districts and Flag In will be organized on 29th Nov. in Hyderabad.

I had an opportunity to be art of this Flagging Off  Ceremony and will be joining the team to cover some part of the proposed route.  

More will be posted on this blog as well as in Face Book. 

The Banner of this National Programme is pasted below as:

Looking forward to see more on this event......

All the best.

Wednesday, November 14, 2012

USE OF MASS MEDIA IN THE AREA OF DISABILITY REHABILITATION

Dear All

In continuation to the postings, presentations and publications made on the use of E-technologies in the area of Disability Rehabilitation (DR). In spit of the good work done in the area, still the message has not reached the targeted groups. This one of the key barriers in addressing the challenges of the DR.

It is the fact that the use e-technologies through mass media will help us in reaching the unreached with better change. 

The mass media including: Print, Recordings, Cinema, Radio, Television, Internet, & Mobile Phones.

The Disability Sector needs Mass Media to reach the targeted groups in two ways as:

£   One for the PREVENTION of Disabilities and

£ Second to reach PWDs for Rehabilitation with matching
   services / supports.        

In this direction, one of the National Programme is BADHTE KADAM organized by the National Trust (under the Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, Government of India), New Delhi. This BK programme is going on since 2009 with variety of programmes covering major parts of India.

In the state of Andhra Pradesh, the SNAC has conducted the BK 2010 & BK 2011 covering major parts of the State. I had a close association with these programmes and created significant impact among the stakeholders covering both Prevention and Rehabilitation. 

More will be posted on this blog so that effective initiatives can be made in reaching the targeted groups with matching strategies and interventions.  

Looking forward for better sharing and initiatives...

All the Best.        

SAFER MINING

Dear All

See the comments and suggestions made on miming at Goa  (read more at: http://www.downtoearth.org.in/content/dream-run-over) as:
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Yes, it is true that the mining has done significant damage to the health & wealth of the people and environment. At the same time it reflects the flaws at mapping, planning, approval, implementation, monitoring and evaluation which were mainly controlled by the Government and Mine Owners.

When the mining has significantly deviated or affected the heath & wealth of the people & environment, the the decision came to close the mines. The employees, workers and the people having dumper trucks including their wage based drivers are the one who got affected. The daily wage based workers and dumper truckers are the worst affected both for the daily earning and to pay their loans.

On the basis of health & wealth of the people & environment, the decision may be right to plan or design the process of mining and other related rehabilitation works.

At the same time, there should be reallocation or rehabilitation or alternative livelihood for the daily wage workers workers including dumper truckers. This is possible if the authorities tries for providing alternatives.

Later on, by understanding the SWOT of the present mining and its impact, safer mining measures can be designed to restart the mining activity with matching resettlement & rehabilitation for the people & environment.

Let hope for the safer mining tuning to B2P model which is concerned for the health & wealth of the people & environment.
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Looking forward for the better utilization of natural Resources with sustainable strategies......

All the best 

BETTER UTILIZATION OF HEALTH SCHEMES

Dear All

The health schemes of the Government has to seen in two ways as: one to know the availability & guidelines of the schemes and the other is to know its utilization by the targeted people.

The refections made suggestions made on the Arogysree (read more at:http://www.downtoearth.org.in/content/insurance-becomes-hurdle)  are as follows: 
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Yes, it is true that Arogyasree Health Scheme is putting the people at cross roads. The expectations of the people in respect of health scheme are right. The Hospital should be accessible with out restriction on type of deceases. It is true that why there should be restriction or selection of disease? Once it is assured for health, then every type of diseases should be covered with out any restriction.

This selection process puts them in confusion first to know their eligibility and run pillar to pillar. Other disadvantage of such selection leads for mismanagement of the guidelines both by the service seeker and provider.


For better health care the suggestions includes:
£ make simple procedures and improve accessibility

£ don't put any restriction on the type of deceases

£ financial limit can be fixed based on the reality

£ minimize the stigmatization of the card holders and

£ motivate for better utilization.


Hope, these measures will help for the better utilization of the health schemes keeping the health and wealth of the needy people.  
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Looking forward for better sharing and utilization...

with thanks 

Sunday, November 11, 2012

DEEPAVALI GREETINS 2012


Dear All

HAPPY & COLORFUL
DEEPAVALI  2012

ALL THE BEST 

DEEPAVALI PRODUCTS OF CHETANA SPECIAL SCHOOL, HYDERABAD

Dear All

See the products made by the team of Chetana Special School as:

VARIETY OF GEL CANDLES 




 
This is a good beginning and congratulations to the team and particularly the children with special needs...

Hope to have more such innovation and creativity...

All the best