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Sabarmathi of south

One man's passion has now taken a huge f(a)orm! Gunasekaran, who was once an Embedded Software design engineer, resigned his high paying job to follow his dreams of becoming an IAS. But nature took turns, it probably didn't want just one passionate Government server but 1000s like him. Even though he could not make it, he did not lose his hope. He joined as a coordinator for a famous IAS academy in Coimbatore, created a revolution there by educating the slum kids through government exams aspirants for free. During this tenure he has been the backbone of over hundreds of students to get their dream jobs. But he was also deeply concerned with the other dark side of these competitive exams. 1) Out of the total competitors for these exams only 10-20% got their jobs and settle in relevant field while nearly 80% of them for the need of money land up in some meagre paying jobs in some unorganized sector (like shops and malls) 2) Due to unemployment prevailing in core and IT sector, there is a huge competition for government job vacancies. This demand made the cost factor for coaching these exams blow up (especially in metros) which made it difficult for aspirants who are from financially poor background get settled with these jobs. Being a civil service aspirant he had deep concern on social welfare. An active secretary of SMILE Welfare foundation (a NGO which Guna and few of his seniors and friends initiated 13 years back during their college days) which has been rigorously supporting few of the Government Orphanage Homes in Tamil Nadu, and has also been helping destitute children persuade higher studies especially in government schools. (3) During this journey, he found that strength of government schools is very scant and students lack in various skill sets. Ultimately he figured out the reason for why these students fail miserably when it comes to open competition for jobs and employment. As an avid follower of “Messiah of organic revolution (esp. in Tamilnadu)” – Dr. G. Nammalvar, he also have a keen interest in organic farming. The food we intake today is completely being adulterated and stuffed in with inorganic fertilizers and pesticides which is dreadful to both environment and human health. Due to inefficient farming methods acres of land every year is turning unfertile. After attempts to sketch a solution to all these problems, He came forward with the idea of Sabarmathi. At a point he left his job at Coimbatore and then started working to build his dream. Sabarmathi - Sabarmathi Gurukulam - Teacher by the Nature for a promising future! “A 1917(Gandhian Sabarmathi) originated community based program renewed for 2017 which brings independence to rural India from brain drain, agricultural decline, unemployment and growing financial burden” Started in the month of April 2017, Sabarmathi is primarily concerned on skill and employability training. Located amidst of vast fields, smell of the cattle, sounds of their calls, and under the guidance of the best teachers, Sabarmathi blends you more with nature. Whole of Sabarmathi is built with thatched roof and mud walls along with well build library of books, which costs nearly one and half lakhs. Here students are trained for various exams (IAS, IPS, Bank, State PSC) and recruitments (including NEET). Considering that education should not be a burden nor business or for free, ancient Gurukulam system of teaching is being followed here. Here students are not expected to pay a fixed amount as coaching fees instead they can pay the charge they wished to (which could be either 1 rupee or 1 lakh) But education is not offered for free. Sabarmathi welcomes both day scholars and hostellers. Nearly 25 students from surrounding villages come here for their preparations. For hostel and accommodation charges, students are given 3 options: 1.	Farming (Most preferred) – At present 25 students (within past 6 months) are interested in learning organic farming along with their studies. Nearly 5 acres of unfertile land are turned fertile with the help of these students. The revenue generated from these farming activities is being compensated for the student’s food and accommodation expense. In future for every 5 students an acre of unused land is taken as lease and are allocated for them to turn it fertile. Contrast to our expectations students relish, enjoy and find it more interesting in doing and learning farming activities. This also promises an alternate carrier for those students if not for exams. 2.	Tuition - Tuitions are also being handled for government school students of nearby villages. As school curriculum forms the syllabus for majority of the competitive exams, this is made possible. One can gain knowledge only when he or she shares his ideas and thoughts. The hostel and accommodation charges for them is being funded by SMILE. Through this system students will come to know the basic economic, financial and literacy standards of villages, which in turn makes them a responsible bureaucrat. By these ways we make the students self-sustainable to do their studies. 3.	Paid system (Least preferred) – Students pay a sum of rupees 2000 per month for their food and accommodation. Nowhere in Tamilnadu nor even in any cities around India you can expect coaching classes for any competitive exams for this nominal pay.

Students who stay at Sabarmathi are trained to live a simple living. It involves them in various activities, like cleaning the surroundings, farming, encourages their staff and students to donate blood every 4 months, newspaper reading and also aims at looking at the problems a common man faces directly rather than reading articles about it. Students are also learning and involving in various activities like organic soap production and leaf plate making which are yielding a good monthly profit. When a person experiences the immense of pleasure of simple living and by being in constant touch with social activities and problems, he/she will be able to give their best when in a responsible position.