Jagadguru Kripalu Parishat Education students rally on education,
environment, alcohol addiction, dowry and other village issues
http://shree-kripaluji-maharaj.blogspot.com/2012/01/jagadguru-kripalu-parishat-e
A very innovative, and grass roots way to promote literacy in India.
Students from schools from all over India are taking to the villages,
as part of the NSS program, to change the mindset of villagers who
often don't know that they are part of complex social issues and often
don't even realize that education and literacy are important,
especially for girls. If there is a better approach to promoting
education, I haven't seen it. You can have Government programs, ad
campaigns etc. but there is nothing as effective as the kids from the
local schools and colleges marching right into your village and up to
your house and telling you, "You need education!"
On day 4 - 6 of the NSS Camp, Jagadguru Kripalu Parishat Education
students went out into the villages to rally and educate on important
social subjects such as various environmental issues and the
importance of planting trees, importance of education and
counteracting the common conception prevalent in these villages that
education is not of much use, especially education for females, and
the consequences of excessive consumption of alcohol, tobacco or
drugs. According to Prasad (2009), in his research paper Alcohol use is
on the rise in India
“With more than half of all alcohol drinkers in India falling into the
criteria for hazardous drinking, alcohol abuse is emerging as a major
public-health problem in the country. India's reputation as a country
with a culture of abstinence especially in matters regarding alcohol
is underserved, say experts. The country, which has seen a rapid
proliferation of city bars and nightclubs in recent years, is fast
shedding its inhibitions about alcohol as a lifestyle choice."
This situation has led to fears of an undocumented rise in alcohol
abuse not only among poorer classes but also in sections of society
that were previously considered dry. The health minister has
recognised the scale of the problem—and has called for a policy that
will regulate sales and the pricing of drink.
The amazing thing is that after watching the Jagadguru Kripalu
Parishat Education students' enactment of a drunk husband and Dad who
spent all his money on drink, many villagers said they would try and
quit. As mentioned in a previous post, on day 1 and 2 of the camp, the
Jagadguru Kripalu Parishat Education students rallied and educated on
the dowry system, female feticide, population control, and other
current issues affecting the area. The local communities in these
areas have sheltered lives and are generally uneducated and
illiterate, and do not realize that they are amidst complex social
problems. The Kripalu Mahila Mahavidyalay students volunteer their
time during the NSS Camps to shed light on these issues. The villagers
are given advice on how these problems can be minimized and are also
educated on how to find the best resolution for these issues.
Jagadguru Kripalu Parishat (JKP) was founded by Jagadguru Shree
Kripaluji Maharaj, our beloved Shree Maharajji, the fifth prime
Jagadguru in the last 5000 years.
Founded in 1990, Radha Madhav Dham Temple and ashram serves as the
national center of Jagadguru Kripalu Parishat in the United States and
is one of the largest Hindu Temples in North America.
JKP Radha Madhav Dham Official Website: http://www.RadhaMadhavDham.org
Jagadguru Kripalu Parishat Worldwide Mission: http://www.JKP.org
Swami Nikhilanandji's Facebook Page: http://www.facebook.com/SwamiNikhilanand
Official Youtube Channel: http://www.youtube.com/RadhaMadhavDham
Jagadguru Kripalu Parishat Education students rally on education,
environment, alcohol addiction, dowry and other village issues
http://shree-kripaluji-maharaj.blogspot.com/2012/01/jagadguru-kripalu-parishat-e
A very innovative, and grass roots way to promote literacy in India.
Students from schools from all over India are taking to the villages,
as part of the NSS program, to change the mindset of villagers who
often don't know that they are part of complex social issues and often
don't even realize that education and literacy are important,
especially for girls. If there is a better approach to promoting
education, I haven't seen it. You can have Government programs, ad
campaigns etc. but there is nothing as effective as the kids from the
local schools and colleges marching right into your village and up to
your house and telling you, "You need education!"
On day 4 - 6 of the NSS Camp, Jagadguru Kripalu Parishat Education
students went out into the villages to rally and educate on important
social subjects such as various environmental issues and the
importance of planting trees, importance of education and
counteracting the common conception prevalent in these villages that
education is not of much use, especially education for females, and
the consequences of excessive consumption of alcohol, tobacco or
drugs. According to Prasad (2009), in his research paper Alcohol use is
on the rise in India
“With more than half of all alcohol drinkers in India falling into the
criteria for hazardous drinking, alcohol abuse is emerging as a major
public-health problem in the country. India's reputation as a country
with a culture of abstinence especially in matters regarding alcohol
is underserved, say experts. The country, which has seen a rapid
proliferation of city bars and nightclubs in recent years, is fast
shedding its inhibitions about alcohol as a lifestyle choice."
This situation has led to fears of an undocumented rise in alcohol
abuse not only among poorer classes but also in sections of society
that were previously considered dry. The health minister has
recognised the scale of the problem—and has called for a policy that
will regulate sales and the pricing of drink.
The amazing thing is that after watching the Jagadguru Kripalu
Parishat Education students' enactment of a drunk husband and Dad who
spent all his money on drink, many villagers said they would try and
quit. As mentioned in a previous post, on day 1 and 2 of the camp, the
Jagadguru Kripalu Parishat Education students rallied and educated on
the dowry system, female feticide, population control, and other
current issues affecting the area. The local communities in these
areas have sheltered lives and are generally uneducated and
illiterate, and do not realize that they are amidst complex social
problems. The Kripalu Mahila Mahavidyalay students volunteer their
time during the NSS Camps to shed light on these issues. The villagers
are given advice on how these problems can be minimized and are also
educated on how to find the best resolution for these issues.
Jagadguru Kripalu Parishat (JKP) was founded by Jagadguru Shree
Kripaluji Maharaj, our beloved Shree Maharajji, the fifth prime
Jagadguru in the last 5000 years.
Founded in 1990, Radha Madhav Dham Temple and ashram serves as the
national center of Jagadguru Kripalu Parishat in the United States and
is one of the largest Hindu Temples in North America.
JKP Radha Madhav Dham Official Website: http://www.RadhaMadhavDham.org
Jagadguru Kripalu Parishat Worldwide Mission: http://www.JKP.org
Swami Nikhilanandji's Facebook Page: http://www.facebook.com/SwamiNikhilanand
Official Youtube Channel: http://www.youtube.com/RadhaMadhavDham