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Ekal Vidyalayas are single-teacher schools spreading the light of education in rural and urban India. The movement is idea of Swami Vivekananda from 1940s (Wikisource). His idea of "If the poor boy cannot come to education, education must go to him.." was started in early 1986s from his followers and was registered as a charitable trust in United States in 1999. Our Progress Today Ekal Vidyalaya stands at 26,797 schools and 7,69,575 students in all states of India. Education Ekal Vidyalayas operate innovative, informal schools which run on a minimul budget of $1 a day. Teachers are local youths who has completed some formal education. The teachers are selected and trained by Ekal Vidyalaya for 6 months. Schools can be gathered below a tree, or a old building in the school with emphasis on 3 Rs. #1 Reading #2 Writing #3 Arithmetic The Curriculum Ekal schools are transformational influences in rural and tribal communities, who lack access to basic right. The content and pedagogy of Ekal Vidyalayas are designed to provide basic literacy skills, and understanding of health & hygien. The subjects covered are Maths Science Vyayam (Physical fitness) Sanskar (Moral values)
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Poonam Bhatia singing "Tum Ayeto Aye Muje Pyar" song at Ekal Vidyalaya Event
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