Wishes to become the Chief Minister...

This little girl from Montfort School wishes to become the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu when she grows up.. I may not get an appointment later, so thought of taking a selfie now.. Best wishes.
Jai Ho..

The future of India is secured...

Kirubalini and Thirunavukarasu the NCC students from Montfort School are preparing for defence force when they grow up. 

Tamizhanda...

An excellent and mindblowing performance on Jallikattu was put up by the students of Montfort School.

ITM Business School students gear up for IDF Social Projects

90 students from Institute for Technology and Management (ITM Kharghar) will do social internship with Indian Development Foundation for two weeks starting from 10th Nov. The team were invited at Vimala Dermatological Centre (a leprosy project of IDF) at Versova, Mumbai on 10th Nov. to brief them on social projects. 3 Groups have been designed with Health, Education and Resource Mobilisation Theme. Students will create health awareness with particular reference to T.B. awareness and Clean India, teach children in IDF Bal Gurukuls and Municipal Schools and also generate resources for social projects. All the students were motivated by IDF team - Dr. ARK Pillai, Dr. Narayan Iyer, Prof. Prajesh Trotsky, Ms. Salma Menon and Mr. Adhiraj. 

Tapan and Mridulla have been nominated as the leaders for the 3 Groups. 

Three Groups have been named as Parichay, Parinay and Prayas.  

Urvashi and Amit will lead Parichay, 

Sreeja and Shobhit will lead Prayas and 

Mamta and Akhlendra will lead Parinay.  

IDF appreciates the social responsibility initiatives of all the students. BEST WISHES. JAI HO !!!.
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A meeting with the angels of little world : Team IDF @ Trichy

It was indeed a satisfying and fulfilling day for Team IDF to visit St.Theresa Bal Gurukul at Malayadipatti, Manaparai, Trichy on 10th Oct 2014. Team IDF consisting - Dr. ARK Pillai, Dr. Narayan, Dr. Franklin, Sreeram, Manimala and Solomon - met the children and appreciate the wonderful progress achieved by all the children in the Bal Gurukul - in academics, social and extra-curricular. Rev. Sr. Vimal and Rev. Sr. Catherine thanked team IDF for extending fullest support for the education of the girl child in the Bal Gurukul.

IDF is committed to spread smiles all around.... As on 10-10-14, IDF has 170 Bal Gurukuls in India catering to nearly 10,000 students.


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IDF organizes Road Safety Programme, Secunderabad.

Indian Development Foundation (IDF) conducted  Road Safety Program in for Kendriya Vidyalaya, Tirumalgiri, Secunderabad on 20th August 2014.About 600 children and 20 teachers participated in the program. 

Children and Adults are the biggest sufferers of the menace. More than  450 citizens are killed every day by road accidents in India. It is equivalent to  an international flight crash. However, we continue to take this as part of day to day life. 

Indian Development Foundation along with Road safety club  conducted the  road safety awareness programme. The program was appreciated by the principal, staff and students of Kendriya Vidyalaya. 

IDF pledges "Safe roads for our citizens"

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Lt. Gen. (Rtd.) Ajai Barnabas Masih visits Sri Ayyappan High School, Bangalore.

Lt.Gen Ajai Barnabas Masih  guides students of Sri Ayyappan High School, Bangalore.  

Lt. Gen. Ajai Barnabas Masih (Retd), UYSM was invited by Sri Ayyappan High School, Bangalore to address their students.   Lt. Gen. Ajai Masih empowered the students & teachers with his life experience and highlighted on the role of students & teachers in carving out a new society. While he complimented the teachers for handling students with great care and attention. 

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IDF conducts TB awareness, Trichy

Indian Development Foundation (IDF) creates TB Awareness via Puppet Show and Film Show @ Railway Mixed School, Trichy.  

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IDF launches St. Michael's Bal Gurukul & Teacher Empowerment Programme, Bangalore.

IDF launched St. Michael's Bal Gurukul & Teacher Empowerment Programme at Bangalore, Karnataka. Fr. Christy, Manager, St. Michael's School made the arrangements for the inaugurations,  Mr. Albert Selvanayagam, Principal of Bangalore community college was the guest of honour. Mr.Albert Selvanayagam conducted a motivation programme (Teachers' empowerment programme) exclusively for the high school teachers. Our special thanks to Fr. Christy, and St. Michael's School school for extending all support. 

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Felicitation for 10th Grade Toppers

Indian Development Foundation (IDF) felicitated the Class 10 toppers in Malad area in Mumbai where IDF Bal Gurukuls projects are in operation. The felicitation function was organized on 28th June 2014 at Bharatmata School, Malwani, Malad (W), Mumbai.

The tenth class (SSC Board) toppers received IDF Meritorious Certificate and a special gift on their scoring excellent marks and securing 1st position in the school. Team IDF and all the Principals congratulated the achievers and wished them best of career ahead.

Dr. Narayan Iyer from IDF congratulated the Principals of various schools for the excellent social partnership and success achieved through Bal Gurukul projects. Mrs. Geetha Jayakumar, IDF Social Ambassador presented the cheques for Bal Gurukul projects.  The Principals appreciated the Bal Gurukul and various social projects of IDF which are of great help for student development.  

Team IDF and volunteers from different colleges co-ordinated the event.

IDF Bal Gurukuls are a success proven model for student development. IDF has 151 Bal Gurukuls in India.

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IDF Social Ambassador Mrs. Rajammal motivates students.

Mrs. Rajammal, IDF Social Ambassador conducted a motivation prog. for the student’s and teacher’s of St. Ann’s Hr. Sec. School, Aruvankadu and Brindavan Public School, Wellington She spoke on the 3 D’s, self confidence and specially asked the students that English language is a must and one needs to excel in it a successful career.   

The Headmistress of St. Ann’s School, Rev. Sr. Nirmala and the Principal of Brindavan Public School were present for the programme. Nearly 300 students attended the programme.

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Dr. AP Jayaraman's SCIENCE TALK @ Chennai Schools

Dr. A.P. Jayaraman, Nuclear and Management Scientist and Trustee of Indian Development Foundation (IDF) spoke to the students of SBOA School, Chennai, Srimathi Lakshmi Ammal Mat. HSS, Chrompet, Chennai and Little Flower Mat. HSS, Mougaliwakkam, Chennai.

The session aimed at inculcating scientific temper in young minds. The students got a new approach for learning science and scientific aspects of academics. IDF appreciates the efforts of the school and administration for co-ordinating the entire programme. Also thanks to all the students for contributing for social causes.

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Nielsen Global Impact Day 12th June 2014, Andheri, Mumbai.

Nielsen Team visited St. Catherine's Home and School at Andheri (West), Mumbai on 12th June 2014 as part of their Global Impact Day organized annually. Indian Development Foundation's education projects (Bal Gurukuls) were selected for the Nielsen Global Impact Day. 



The social champions from Nielsen visited St. Catherine's School @ Andheri, Mumbai as part of their global social impact day. 

The visiting team distributed note-books, stationary items, umbrellas, food and gifts. The team spent a good amount of time with the children and created a social impact. Performance by Drum Cafe Team was a wonderful treat for the children. Several children in the Bal Gurukuls got benefited by this process. 



Our special thanks to Team NIELSEN for selecting IDF projects.

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Nielsen Global Impact Day June 12th 2014, Chennai

Nielsen Team visited our project at Thiruvalluvar Bal Gurukul, Royapuram and Damien Bal Gurukul, Velachery in Chennai on 12th June 2014 as part of their Global Impact Day organized annually. Indian Development Foundation's education project was selected for the Nielsen Global Impact Day. The social champions from Nielsen visited the location as part of their global social impact day. 

The visiting team distributed note-books, food and gifts. The team spent a good amount of time with the children and created a social impact. The children were taken to Birla Planetarium. Several children in got benefited by this process. Our special thanks to Team NIELSEN for selecting IDF projects.

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Nielsen Global Impact Day 12th June 2014, Govandi, Mumbai

Nielsen Global Impact Day - 2014. Nielsen Team visited our project at Lok Seva Sangam at Bainganwadi, Govandi, Mumbai on 12th June 2014 as part of their Global Impact Day organized annually. 

Indian Development Foundation's health project was selected for the Nielsen Global Impact Day. The social champions from Nielsen visited the location as part of their global social impact day. 

The visiting team distributed note-books, stationery, umbrellas, food and gifts. The team spent a good amount of time with the children and created a social impact. Performance by the children- Copeira form of Brazilian martial arts was enjoyed by everyone. Several children in got benefited by this process. 

Our special thanks to Team NIELSEN for selecting IDF projects.

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Joy of Sharing @ Oracle, Mumbai

Team from Oracle Financial Software Services (OFSS) joined hands with Indian Development Foundation (IDF) for Mission W2K (Waste to Knowledge) to support IDF Bal Gurukul/ Education projects in India. Dr. Narayan Iyer addressed the volunteers and motivated them to be part of the goodness journey. Many volunteers came forward to teach children under IDF's iLIFT programme in the coming academic year. 

IDF salutes Team OFSS and Joy of Sharing for their constant support. 

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IDF creates awareness on Earth Day, Mumbai

"I appeal to all people everywhere to raise their voices. Speak out on behalf of this planet, our only home. Let us care for Mother Earth so she can continue to care for us as she has done for millennia." 

                                                     UN Secretary- General Ban Ki-moon

                                                                                           

On account of World Earth Day, Indian Development Foundation (IDF) organized Competitions to raise awareness on environment protection and also to appreciate the offerings of our beautiful planet Earth. Competitions viz; Painting, Quiz and Slogan writing formed the part of the event. Approx 100 students from various schools participated in the event. The theme for the competitions was “Save our Planet Earth” and students drew various pictures stating the present state and preventive measures for our planet. 

Prizes were given for Top 5 paintings and also consolation prizes for the other best 10 paintings. Special prize were given for the Best slogan and Quiz competition. The competition was organized at Malvani Utkarsh Vidyalaya, Malvani, Malad (W) on Sunday, 20^th April. 

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IDF Fostering Scientific Temper @ Mount Carmel School, Chandigarh

Thinking Skills and Science Talk by Dr AP Jayaraman (Sr. Nuclear Scientist) and Trustee IDF at Mount Carmel School, Chandigarh. Dr Charles Samuel and Dr. Annie Charles appreciated the wonderful initiative of IDF.

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IDF Fostering Scientific Temper in Young Minds @ Bhavan Vidyalaya, Chandigarh

Dr. AP Jayaraman, Sr. Nuclear Scientist and Trustee IDF speaking to the students and teachers of Bhavan Vidyalaya, Chandigarh. 

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IDF Fostering Scientific Temper in Young Minds Bhavan Vidyalaya (JUNIOR), Chandigarh

Dr. AP Jayaraman, Sr. Nuclear Scientist and Trustee IDF speaking to the students and teachers of Bhavan Vidyalaya (JUNIOR), Chandigarh. 

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