Jaipur Footprints '09

Our publicity convener, Rajat Bohara has been organising, TV & FM Radio interviews on a regular basis, a lot of events that promote the good work of Round table India , particularly in Jaipur and Rajasthan.

The latest in this series is our participation in "JaipurFootprints'09 " Jaipur Footprints is a national seminar organised by Symbiosis Institute & International University, Pune and co-organised by Times of India group on 3rd December at Maharana Pratap Auditorium.Jaipur

• The mega event has selected 5 prominent NGOs from Rajasthan for display of their activity . RTI is one of them.

• AVC Area 5 Tr.Sanjay Porwal, Tarun Bansal & Manish Kasliwal represented RTI , on invitation as an NGO doing good social service. We have displayed our brochures and banners at a stall in the fair. its day long event.

• This will give us major exposure in front of Press & youngsters.

"Jaipur Footprints'09"

The management and students of SIMC are organised Footprint’09 to propagate, promote and penetrate value-based knowledge of high relevance in Media, Journalism and Environment. Through this event they propose to inculcate the principles of preservation and implementation of the fine code of conduct and ethics in Journalism and Environment & also want to promote the NGO that are making a difference.
It attempts to inculcate a firm determination among the youth to bring about a change in environment policy and urges them to work for the noble causes like ‘Green Battle’ and ‘World Disability Day’ and Education for the underprivileged.
As the fair will be attended by thousands of young college going students and faculty, plus will be covered by all major Press media.

RTI gets the chance to make an impression on these bright young minds.
Many of them may turn up to be potential tablers in the future!!

Interview with DigiNew Channel

Another feather in JPRT's hat - another interview, this time with the DigiNews Channel. An interview was conducted with the JPRT evecutive and Projects Convenot Tr. Ravi Goenka, who spoke about Round Table in general, about what we do in tabling and about the inauguration of 2 new classrooms at the JPRT Sunaron Ki Dhani School. The clip of the news item is attached. Great publicity for us as well as Round Table India. Thanks to our New Kid On The Block - Tr Rajat Bohara.

Why build schools...?

Why do we build schools...

Sitting right in front of these kids on the Republic Day - 26th of January - at our Parshuramdwara School.

In spite of all the dull lectures, filmy perfomances and extreme cold, the enthusiasm of these young children as they shouted
'Jai Hind' had to be seen and heard, to be believed....
"Somewhere, Somehow we must be doing Something Right..."
What do these children have, to be so proud of our nation?

They come from poor families, have to struggle for every necessity, study in a school which cannot even give them a proper durry to sit on!
I could see some of them shivering without proper warm clothing.
The reason I think is hope - The hope in these young eyes has not yet died down. They still hope for a better future.

Another reason is faith - They believe that the school they come to will give them skills to face the future.
They believe that their nation is one to be proud of.

And this is the reason we build Schools. So that the hope remains alive.

So that the faith is not shaken.

Be proud to belong to a group which, even if in its own small way,
lets a few more dreams to live on.
Jai Hind! Jai Bharat ! Jai Roundtable...!!
Mera Bharat Mahaan...

Charging at windmills

To Dream The Impossible Dream
To Fight The Unbeatable Foe
To Bear With Unbearable Sorrow
To Run Where the Brave Dare Not Go

To Right the unrightable Wrong
To Love pure and chaste from Afar
To Try when your arms are too heavy
To Reach the unreachable star

This is my quest to follow that star
No matter how hopeless
No matter how far

These lines are from a classic Broadway play called the MAN OF LA MANCHA - an adaptation of Don Quixote. Seem a little over the top, but isn't this what we have seen completed yesterday too - A LITTLE OVER OUR TOPS!

Haven't we just completed a-little-crazy-thing-to-do yesterday ??

Like the crazy old knight from Cervantes novel, we have just gone through something, maybe, illogically big and, maybe, un-doable for us. Or was it?

Like that knight who charged at the windmills, we can now step back and marvel at our little crazy deed!!!!

See the group of Don Quixotes' in the front of their castle?
The ones in blue coats of armour?

I for one will always treasure this photo and maybe show it to my children's children as I brag about MY Times and MY Friends and what WE Did and how WE Did it !!
Sounds corny, but true !!

Now, to get some great Party / Fellowship / Picnics / Movies and generally have FUN photos to go with this one as I prepare my PITARA for the future!!

Tr. Tarun Bansal,
Chairman, JPRT 171

Happy 5th Birthday JPRT!!!

HAPPY 5th BIRTHDAY JPRT!

YESS!!! We are now officially 5 years old! Its been a wonderful 5 years of tabling that the tablers of JPRT have enjoyed from the heart. Lots of achievements but most importantly LOTS & LOTS OF FRIENDS. We hope to continue and expand this wonderful group of friends that is Round Table.

Chairman Tr. Tarun Bansal's Message on the eve of JPRT 171's Birthday:

As the work on our 2nd school project draws to a close I would like to thank the tabling fraternity for its support and encouragement all through the five years of our tabling experience.
15 young men, with NO idea about this wonderful movement came together and a table was born in Rajasthan. Very well helped and motivated by Delhi Tables, particularly our parent tables DSRT 32 and DMRT 149, JPRT 171 started enjoying this movement and each other's friendship.
Standing at the juncture of our 5th birthday and the completion of our biggest project till date, I take this opportunity to thank this wonderful movement and all the wonderful tablers from area 5 that have helped make tabling an essential and enjoyable part of our lives.
Tr. Tarun Bansal,
Chairman, JPRT 171

IPC, National Committee member and AST - Area V, Tr. Lalit Ahuja hosted a grand 5th Birthday Party of JPRT-171 with all tablers from Jaipur, Bhilwara and Delhi (and elsewhere) invited.

Once again - Three Cheers for JPRT

Hip Hip Hooorrayhhh
Hip Hip Hooorrayhhh
Hip Hip Hooorrayhhh

Happy Independence Day

HAPPY INDEPENDANCE DAY

August 15th - 60th Independence Day of our country came with JPRT 171 proudly participating in the independence day celebrations at THREE different schools that it supports near Jaipur, as well as the inauguration of the new school wing built by JHRT-185!

What more proof is required of the zeal of the camels of JPRT that at least two tablers each volunteered to go to all of these schools at 8:30 AM in the morning, one of these being more than 70 kms away from the city!

Independence day celebrations at JPRT SKD School

Tr. Shishir Saraf, Tr. Chinmay Agarwal, Tr. Alok Kothari and Tr. Manish Kasliwal visited the "KHEJROLI SCHOOL" (the JPRT 171 Govt. Primary School, Sunaron Ki Dhani, Khejroli) for the 15th August Independence Day celebrations. The weather was fantastic and so was the drive from Jaipur to Khejroli, a good one and a half hour drive of more than 70 Kms. The lush green fields in Khejroli through which we drove looked idyllic. The school all looked fabulous and it is a Good time to go mate!!!

When we reached there, the School children, teachers and local villager were anxiously waiting for us, and as soon as we reached, the programme started. Welcome call by Mr. Bansidhar the teacher, garlanding of Mr. Baluranji, Chief Guest Mr. Parshad Babulalji Saini and JPRT Treasurer Apke Apne Munshi Manish ji, and the rest of us. Then came the flag hoisting and the National anthem, sung by three small girls of the school. This was followed by 30mins of performances by students including songs, poems and dance. Then came the requisite speechs by the guests. On behalf of JPRT we thanked them for inviting us.

As requested by Mr. Bansidharji we had carried a Dharri for the class 4 students. them a donation for the Electricity connection and expanses incurred on celebrations. The Boundary wall and the plantation work seemed done in the school. All looked good and work neatly done. Mr Bansidharji, as requested, provided us with the list of students currently studying. There are a total of 74 students currently studying (30 boys and 44 girls). The school is currently upto the 4th class. The maximum strength is in the 1st class with a total strength of 32 students.

Independence day celebrations at Siwar School

Tr. Keshav Bihani went for the Independence Day Celebrations at the Govt. Upper Primary School, Siwar supported by JPRT. The flag hoisting took place at 9.00 AM as scheduled. The Principal did flag hoisting followed by National Anthem which was followed by welcoming of guests. The guests included local Parshad, two Industrialists from the area and myself. It was followed by cultural programme by school children which lasted for one and half hour.

The total strength of the school is currently 250 and the upkeep of the school was excellent. Prizes were given to the children who excelled in studies. I was asked to give away prizes to the children. Biscuits were distributed amongst the children on behalf of JPRT.

Independence day celebrations at Parshuramdwara School

Tr. Tarun Bansal, Chairman, JPRT 171 - I had the privilege of going to the site of our current ongoing FTE project at Parshuramdwara near Jaipur. We are building an 8 classroom new wing for this school that has 850 students studying in 5 rooms in a 50 year old dilapidated structure as of now.

Being with the children, seeing the various programmes that they had put together, and being a witness to the enthusiasm and hopes that are reflected on these young eager faces, gives tabling a whole new meaning. The most heartwarming is the one of a skit performed by these children on the importance of education for girls.

Independence day celebrations and inauguration at Bindayaka School

Another big event this independence day was the inauguration of JHRT school wing at the Govt. Upper primary school in Bindayaka near Jaipur. This is the first project completed under the MOU between the Govt. of Rajasthan and Round Table India.

The inauguration was part of the Independence Day celebrations there. JHRT-185 has built four classes here, donated playground equipment, done landscaping and tree plantation etc at this school.

Our Beloved School @ Khejroli - After Complition

Some photographs of works we have done to motivate us :-)

JPRT's RTI Week 2006

A major seismic activity was observed in the city and suburbs of Jaipur from the 14th till 23rd of November 2006. a full bloom of community, fellowship, sports events….

• 14th: TUESDAY@ School visit with painting competition- (community service) -
  Tarun, Sanjeev, Saurabh conducted a painting competition for all the 3 classes of our beloved Khajroli school. It was a great vocational and artistic experience for all us. The vigour and a natural sense of colouring were observed in these naturally talented children’s. Each participating child was given a pencil box with crayons, pencil and an eraser. The winner’s were presented with a mega prize.
  

  

• 15th: WEDNESDAY@ Cafe Kooba (Fellowship)-
• 16th: THRUSDAY@ Men make Coffee n snakes ??? (Fellowship)-
  
• 17th: FRIDAY@ B2B/Pubbing (Fellowship) –
  
• 18th: SATURDAY@ Watching –“Casino Royal” together (Fellowship) –
  
• 19th: SUNDAY@ Champions Cricket Trophy- (Sports event)-

  

  It was a remarkable event organized by Sanjeev. The event saw a major participation from Rajasthan tables as well as tablers from Delhi. All the the participating teams assembled at the ‘Kapil Gyanpith School” at 8.30 am. The 1st match was held among JPRT and JJRT. Our own Billuhbhai also played in the tournament. The Team Delhi Tablers won the trophy and JJRT was the runners up. It Followed with a sumptuous Lunch.

  
• 20th: MONDAY@ Charity-
  Distribution of woolens to all the needy children at KHAJROLI School
  

  

• 21st: TUESDAY@ Treeplantation at Central park
  
• 22nd: Wednesday@ Fellowship
  
• 23rd: THURSDAY@ Chinmay’s day out
  A major goof up of or the premier of the movie – Dhoom2 saw a major stress test our – Disaster management capabilities…
  
• 24th FRIDAY@ Premier - Dhoom 2 (Fundraiser)
  After all goofups and et el, we managed to have a great fundraiser and a healthy collection for our charity account.
  
• 25th SATURDAY@ Social (Fellowship)–
  we all found at what amazing cannery our wives were….