Diploma in Basic Rural Technology (DBRT) launched in two high schools under PLAN 100

New York NY - October 13, 2005: Lend-A-Hand India is pleased to announce launch of Diploma in Basic Rural Technology (DBRT) in two high schools under the Project Plan 100 (A Project to equip 20,000 girls and boys from 100 high schools in rural India with job and life skills). This program will benefit nearly 375 students from The New English School, Dhamari and Mallikarjun Vidyalaya, Nhavara in the state of Maharashtra.

The local NGO Gramin Tantragyan Sanstha will implement the program and Mr. G.R. Kadam will act as the project coordinator. Lend-A-Hand India's non-profit partner Vigyan Ashram will provide the technical support, supervision and will monitor the progress.

For more information on Diploma in Basic Rural Technolgy and PLAN 100, please click here or write to LAHI@lend-a-hand-india.org

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Lend-A-Hand India is a non-profit venture launched in 2003 by young professionals. It is based in New York City and focuses on issues related to youth. The current focus of its programs is providing vocational training, career development, employment, and entrepreneurial opportunities for young boys and girls in urban and rural communities.
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