1. Need :- Thousands of people stay in slums (seva basthis) in cities and towns. Hundreds of huts are constructed on a small of land. A family usually stays in a small, one room hut. It is in such a small, congested set-up that all the members of the concerned family are compelled to perform their respective activitivies. The general atmosphere and environment in such Basthis, particularly in the evening and night is noisy. Students find it difficult to study peacefully.

2. The concept of Abhyasika (Study Room) :- Abhyasika is a student-centered activity, attempting to find a solution to the difficulties faced by the students residing in seva basthis. Study room facility is located near or in the seva basthi. Places such as schools or community halls where no activity is carried out during late evening are selected for this activity. Provision is made for adequate light, drinking water and toilets. Students from the seva basthi are invited to the Abhyasika and studies there between say, 6-8pm. There in they can study and complete their homework in a peaceful manner. In this respect study rooms differ from tuition classes. No regular classroom type teaching is conducted in Abhyasikas. The supervisors solve difficulties faced by the students. Students are seated according to their standards in schools. A supervisor or two ensure that peace is maintained in the group under their care. Attendance is recorded every day. If a student remains absent consecutively for 2-3 three days, some worker visit his home to enquire about the reasons for absence. Progress of the students is monitored periodically by obtaining progress reports of their respective schools. Prayers, patiotic songs stotras etc. are chanted at the beginning and at the end of the day's work.

3. Other activities :- Periodic meetings of parents /guardians, book-banks, periodic medical check-up, annual gathering and social functions like Raksha Bandhan, Bharatmatha Pooja Divas are organised.

4. Achievements :- In the last academic year (2004-2005) we have organised two Abhyasika Kendras (Study Room centers). Students of class VI to X have studied in these centers. Degree and PG students (boys and girls) offered their services as honorary volunteers. A number of behavioral changes in the students have been noticed e.g. punctuality, regular attendance, academic progress etc. The parents/guardians developed keen interest in the education of their wards.

5. Expansion :- Based on the above achievements and experience we would like to organise more centers in the academic year 2005-2006. For running these centers the financial expenditure per month per center will be as given below.

1. Honorarium for the organiser : Rs. 500/-
2. Electrical and other maintenancecharges: Rs.250/- Total : Rs.750/-

We request the people to join with us for the upliftment of socially and economically backward students.

SEVABHARATHI 3-2-106, Nimboliadda, Kachiguda, HYDERABAD