Activities – Aviratha Trust

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2024-2025

Activities
1. Annual Notebook Distribution Drive
2. Science lab at Government High School (RMSA), Jangama Tumbigere, Harapanahalli taluk, Vijayanagara district with Synamedia’s support.
3. Science kits distributed to Hire-Othageri and Hiremagi Government High Schools in Ilkal Taluk, Bagalkote District.
4. Computer labs were set up at Government Higher Primary School, Bidaraguppe, Bangalore and Government High School, Aralusandra, Ramanagara. This was a Nextuple-Aviratha CSR Initiative.
5. Supported by Synamedia, smart classroom facilities were established at Karnataka Public School, Amruthur, Kunigal Taluk, Tumkur, GHPS, Halli Mysore, Holenarsipura Taluk, Hassan and Netaji Aided Primary School, Narayanapura, Hunasagi Taluk, Yadgiri
6. On November 14th, 2024, we hosted a Braille Book Reading Event at Indira Priyadarshini Children’s Library, Bengaluru and gifted 30 Braille storybooks to participating organizations and individuals.
7. On January 4th, 2025, in collaboration with Deepa Academy for Differently Abled, we celebrated World Braille Day by distributing Braille calendars and tactile games—promoting sensory-based learning.
8. Anatomy and Geography tactile and 3D models donated to Deepa Academy for Differently Abled
9. Conducted Science Awareness sessions at Awake Vishwa Seva Foundation, helping visually challenged students explore scientific concepts through interactive, hands-on demonstrations.
10. With Nextuple, we supported Academy for Severe Handicap and Autism (ASHA) by donating mechanical toys, vibrating pillows, chairs, ear muffs, earbuds, and ear plugs.
11. Over 2,000 books and science magazines were distributed to 18 schools across 9 districts in North and Central Karnataka, supporting literacy and learning.
12. Synamedia supported us in upgrading libraries at Government Model Higher Primary School, Yalanadu, Chiknayakanahalli, and Government High School, Kapanimbaragi, Chadachana Taluk, Vijayapura District.
13. Conducted technical and soft skills training for students of Nrupathunga University and Maharani Cluster University
14. In association with Oracle, 240 English dictionaries were distributed to students of Girls High School, Karnataka Public School, Basavanagudi.
15. Fencing and netball equipment were provided to Karnataka Public School, Attiguppe, Bangalore.
16. Government High School, Aralalusandra in Ramanagara Taluk received javelins and other sporting gear.
17. Students from Jaddigadde and Vannalli schools in Sirsi Taluk received a range of sports equipment, including badminton racquets, volleyballs, and more. All four sports development activities were supported by Nextuple.
18. With Synamedia’s support, greenboards were given to: – Govt. Higher Primary School (GHPS), Elepete, Doddaballapura, Bengaluru Rural – GHPS, Kandanakoli, Kodagu – GHPS, KH Halli, Kunigal Taluk, Tumkur – GHPS, Balekatte, Kunigal Taluk, Tumkur – GHS, Jangama Tumbagere, Harapanahalli, Vijayanagar – GHPS, Chikkakodagali, Ilkal Taluk, Bagalkote – GHPS, Askihal, Raichur Taluk, Raichur – Govt. Model Primary School, Hebbala, Nidagundi Taluk, Vijayapura
19. Synamedia also supported us in providing nali-kali tables and chairs to: – Govt. Lower Primary School (GLPS), Banakal, Mudigere Taluk, Chikkamagalur – GHPS, Elepete, Doddaballapura Taluk, Bengaluru Rural – GLPS, Kiruvale, Sakleshpura, Hassan – GHPS, KH Halli, Kunigal Taluk, Tumkur – GLPS, Byrapura and Aralikunte, Pavagada Taluk, Tumkur – GLPS, Etigaddapalli Bagepalli Taluk, Chikkaballapura – GLPS, Sulikunte, Devanahalli, Bengaluru Rural
20. Women for Impact, Sustainability, and Empowerment (WISE) supported us in toilet construction at Government School, Chalageri, Sirsi, Uttara Kannada.
21. Syniverse supported us in constructing a toilet block at Physiotherapy center for Children with Special Needs, Hunsur.
22. Synamedia provided the necessary support for toilet construction at Maragadi Daddi government school, Uttara Kannada.
23. Nali Kali tables were provided to Anganwadi centers in Beedi Colony, Kengeri and Hosa Road, Singasandra, with the support of Nextuple.

2023-2024

Activities
1. Annual Notebook Distribution Drive
2. Distributed Nali Kali tables to 3 schools. This is in association with Synamedia
3. Technical Training Sessions at Maharani Cluster University, Bangalore
4. Technical Training Sessions at Nrupatunga University, Bangalore
5. Distributed Science Kit to 10 schools. This is in association with Synamedia
6. Provided Braille Embosser to State Central Library, Bangalore. This is in association with Synamedia
7. Set up a library at Karnataka Public School, Sarakki, Bangalore. This is in association with Syniverse.
8. Constructed a school building at Kunigal. This is in association with Aptiv.

2022-2023

Activities
1. Annual Notebook Distribution Drive
2. Organized special screening of movie, Taledanda, directed by Praveen Krupakar. The screening was followed by audience interaction with film crew.
3. Technical Training Sessions at Maharani Cluster University, Bangalore
4. Supported Naataka Rachana Shibhira organized by Geejaga team
5. Toilets construction at Govt. School, Maragaddi in association with Synamedia
6. Painting of KH Halli Primary School in association with Synamedia
7. Distribution of school bags and shoes to students of tribal students at Ashrama School, BR Hills
8. Distribution of tarpaulins and torch to 80 families at BR Hills

2020-2022

Activities
1. Food Kit distribution to the needy during Covid 19 pandemic
2. School building construction at Dodda Chikkkanahalli in association with Aptiv
3. School development activities in 11 schools in association with Aptiv
4. 25 girl students who scored 100% marks in SSLC Examination (Kannada subject) were awarded financial scholarship.

2019-2020

Activities
1. Staged two shows of Sri Krishna Sandhana, by Aviratha team
2. Staged Hayavadana play at KEA Prabhat Rangamandira by Benaka team
3. Literary workshop at Kuppalli on account of Kuvempu’s birth anniversary
4. Planted saplings at Spoorthidhama, Bangalore
5. Computer lab setup at Govt. School, Kottur
6. Distribution of sports items at Govt. Schools, Krishnapura, Pavagada Taluk, Tumkur District in association with Oracle.
7. Organized Potpourri, a mathematical workshop
8. Annual Notebook Distribution drive
9. Special notebook distribution drive for flood affected regions of North Karnataka
10. Library setup at Govt. Higher Primary School, Krishnapur village, Pavagada Taluk, Tumkur district
11. Technical Training sessions at Govt. Science College, Bangalore
12. Science workshop for Aviratha Volunteers by India Literacy Project.
13. Science Workshop at Govt. Higher Primary School, Brahmanipura
14. Science Workshop at Govt. High School, Amruthur
15. Science kit distribution at Kanakapura high school
16. Health & hygiene for high school girls at Doddachellur High school
17. Self Awareness session at Govt. Girls High School, Kanakapura
18. Self Awareness session at Sri Siddaganga Rural High School
19. Study Skills workshop for 9th and 10th Students at Govt. High School, Bagalagunte
20. Study Skills workshop for 10th Students at Govt. Girls High School, Kanakapura
21. Study Skills workshop for 10th Students at Govt. High School, Bagalkote
22. Computer lab setup at Govt. High School, Byalya
23. Distributed Career Guidance books and Foldscopes by India Literacy Project at Govt. High School, Kottur
24. Conducted science workshop and distributed science kits and Sports Kit at Govt. High School, Hoskatti
25. Conducted science workshop, distributed Science kits and set up library at Manchanayakanahalli
26. Set up library at Govt. Higher Primary School, Ramachandra Hosur
27. Set up library at Govt. Higher Primary School, Kadirinayakanahalli
28. Set up library at Govt. Higher Primary School, Varadanayakanahalli
29. Set up library and donated almirah at Govt. Higher Primary School, Kandanakoli
30. Distributed Laptop, projector, science kits, conducted science workshop, and Set up Library at Govt. High School, Umblebylu. This event was in association with McAfee.
31. Painted Govt. Lower Primary School, Bandameedathanda building on the Building as Learning Aid (BALA) model

2018-2019

Activities
1. Staged Sri Krishna Sandhana, by Aviratha team
2. Staged Vaali Vadhe play, based on Kuvempu’s Sri Ramayana Darshanam
3. Annual Notebook Distribution Drive
4. Menstrual Health Session conducted for 170 high school girls of age group 13-15 yrs. Everyone of the female students are getting free pads from the school and using it. Resource Persons : Savitha Sharath and Swapna.
5. Menstrual Health Session conducted for 45 high school girls. Resource Persons : Suneetha
6. Menstrual Health Session conducted for 110 high school girls. Resource Persons : Suneetha
7. Menstrual Health Session conducted for 121 high school girls. Resource Persons : Varsha and Vaishnavi
8. Self Awareness session for Govt. Girls High School students at Kanakapura
9. Organized multiple events including financial support, computers distribution for training girls, career counselling, etc., at Sakhi, a Hospete-based organization working for upliftment of financially backward women in the region.
10. Study skills and personality development session for Govt. Girls High School students at Kanakapura
11. Musical event, in association with Sneha Balaga
12. Literary workshop at Kuppalli on account of Kuvempu’s birth anniversary
13. Science lab setup at Model Higher Primary School, Koppala in association with Oracle
14. Science and Maths workshop at Govt. High School, Chujjala Kyatanahalli, Mandya District in association with Deenabandhu Trust.
15. Folk song program, Mysooru Mallige
16. Mobile Planetarium Shows at Hoskatti, Savanur, Ranebennur, Byalya, Huskur and Dasanapura schools, in association with Tare Zameen Par
17. Sports Kit distribution at Govt. Junior College, Byalya, Madhugiri District
18. Health and Hygiene sessions at Govt. Girls High School, Kanakapura
19. Organized special screening of state award-winning movie, Jeerjimbe. The show was followed by audience interaction with film crew.
20. Set up Robotics Lab at Rural Public School, Diddige, Davanagere district in association with McAfee
21. Science and Maths workshop at Govt. High School, Chujjala Kyatanahalli, Mandya District in association with Deenabandhu Trust.
22. Science and Maths workshop at Govt. High School, Chujjala Kyatanahalli, Mandya District in association with Deenabandhu Trust.
23. Distribution of sports items at Govt. Schools, Krishnapura, Pavagada Taluk, Tumkur District.
24. Distribution of science kits and career guidance books at Govt. High School, Aralikunte, Pavagada Taluk, Tumkur District.
25. Organized special screening of national award-winning movie, Naaticharami, directed by Manso Re. The screening was followed by audience interaction with film crew.
26. Technical Training sessions at Govt. Science College, Bangalore
27. Donated 3 steel almirahs to Jodupalya village, Kodagu district. This village was affected by massive floods in the region. Kennametal employees supported this event.
28. Set up smart class at Govt. Higher Primary School, Devaragudda

2017-2018

Activities
1. Sports items distribution to the students of Basaveshwaraa high school, Doddasagare
2. Kuvempu Malenadu’ – Book release
3. Annual Notebook Distribution Drive
4. Awareness program on education, health and hygiene at Govt. High School, Kanakapura
5. Awareness program on health and hygiene at Govt. Girls High School, Chikkamudavadi
6. Awareness program on health and hygiene at Govt. Girls High School, Nittur
7. Science workshop to create awareness and use of science in our daily life at Govt. Higher Primary School, Olagerepura
8. Bhava Sangama – Celebration of poet Gopala Krishna Adiga’s birth anniversary
9. Poetry Workshop – Celebration of poet Gopala Krishna Adiga’s birth anniversary
10. Career counselling session at Nethaji School, Kanasawadi
11. Science workshop to create awareness and use of science in our daily life at Nethaji School, Kanasawadi
12. Kannada light music programme by the well-known Kannada singers to mark 10 years of Aviratha
13. Kannada Literature Workshop at Kuppalli, Shivamogga
14. Robotics introduction classes at Nethaji School, Kanasawadi
15. Robotics introduction classes at Shantidhama High School, Bangalore
16. Career counselling at Shanthidhama High School, Bangalore
17. Science workshop at Shanthidhama High School, Bangalore
18. Staged Vaali Vadhe play, based on Kuvempu’s Sri Ramayana Darshanam
19. Training classes for the kids on how to use internet and email at Govt. Science College, Bangalore
20. School development – Chamarajanagar schools
21. Two days nature camp at Mundagodu Taluk
22. Discussion on Book – ‘Shashwatha Arthashastra’
23. Scholarship for girls at Sakhi, a hosapete-based organization working for upliftment of financially backward girl students in the region
24. Health camp for schools at Yalandur
25. Technical Training classes at Govt. Science College, Bangalore

2016-2017

Activities
1. Conducted Technical Training classes at Govt. Science College, Bangalore
2. In observation of untimely death of Dr. M. M.Kalburgi, Aviratha organized a brain storming seminar on his scholarly works. This seminar was part of CGK National Theatre Festival organized by Ranganiranthara.
3. A musical show in memory of kannada matinee idol Padmabhushana Dr. Rajkumar was organized in association with M/S Bhrame Musical Team. This concert was meant to commemorate the birth anniversary of Dr. Rajkumar.
4. Organized special screening of national award-winning movie, Tithi. The screening was followed by audience discussion with the film crew.
5. Aviratha in association with Hampi University, Hospete co-organized this event to document contributions of Dr. Rajkumar to the growth of Kannada Cinema
6. Annual Notebook Distribution Drive
7. Organized one day workshop to improve study skills at Govt. High School, Manne
8. Planted saplings at Rural Public School, Diddige
9. In association with Biodiversity Research Centre, Agumbe, Aviratha took up planting of saplings in select deforested areas of Agumbe reserve forest
10. Book Release – Naada Thamburi written by Dr. Rajshekar, Hosahalli
11. Financial assistance was provided to women under rehabilitation by M/s Sakhi, Hospet. This assistance was meant to access pre-university and higher education.
12. Practical workshop on astronomy, physics and chemistry was conducted for 70 government high school students of Amruthoor. Students received hands on experience in conducting innovative scientific experiments.
13. Practical workshop on basic electrical and electronics, physics and chemistry was conducted for 60 government high school students of Hurulugere. Students received hands on experience in conducting innovative scientific experiments.
14. Computer labs were set up in 6 government schools of Yelandur Taluk, Chamarajnagar district. Teachers and students were trained to use the computers.
15. Practical workshop on astronomy, physics and chemistry was conducted for 80 government high school students of Belegere. Students received hands on experience in conducting innovative scientific experiments.
16. Practical workshop on basic electrical and electronics, communication, astronomy, physics and chemistry was conducted for 30 students of Bosco house. Students received hands on experience in conducting innovative scientific experiments.
17. School library consisting of curricular and co-curricular books were set up at Rural Public School, Diddige. A children’s movie club was also established.
18. In association with Biodiversity Research Centre, Agumbe, Aviratha took up planting of saplings in select deforested areas of Agumbe reserve. Solar panels were donated to Agumbe Biodiversity Research centre.
19. School library consisting of curricular and co-curricular books were set up at primary and high school in Mandya district.
20. Health screening and primary treatment camp was conducted for students from primary to degree classes at Kanasavadi village.
21. One day athletic meet was conducted at government school, Huliyurudurga
22. Aviratha compiled and published theatre compositions of Dr. K. Y. Narayanaswamy. A musical concert of the same was also organized.
23. A one day spoken English workshop was conducted for the PG students of Government Arts College, Bangalore
24. In association with MITU (Multiple Initiatives towards Upliftment) and Sathsang foundation, Career and academic guidance was given to girl students of Navodaya Vidyalaya, Hassan.
25. Organized Folk Musical Concert Of Manteswamy at Bangalore
26. Nine girl students who scored 100% marks in SSLC Examination (Kannada subject) were awarded financial scholarship.
27. Distributed sports accessories, library books and computer at Sabarmathi Primary and High School, Sagattoor. This was a CSR project in association with Oracle and CGI.

2015-2016

Activities
1. Organized Bendre Belagu, a musical tribute to Da.Ra.Bendre
2. Conducted a workshop on Da.Ra.Bendre’s works. The workshop was headed by H.S. Venkatesh Murthy, H.S. Raghavendra Rao, O.L.Nagabhushan and Dr. K.Y.Narayanaswamy
3. Planted saplings at Kalagrama, Bangalore in association with Oracle
4. Annual Notebook Distribution Drive
5. Career counselling session for more then 300 students of Chikkamudavadi Govt. High School, Ramanagara District
6. Organized special screening of national award-winning movie, Naanu Avanalla Avalu, directed by Lingadevaru. The screening was followed by audience discussion with the film crew.
7. Organized science workshop in association with Karnataka Vijnana Parishad, at Chikkamudavadi Govt. High School, Ramanagara District
8. Staged Gangavatarana play, written by H.Nagaveni and Mysore Mallige play, written by K.S. Narasimhaswamy
9. Distributed sports items to Govt schools at Manne, Nelamangala. This event was supported by Oracle.
10. Released “Yaake Kaadutihe Summane” book, written by Sandhya Rani. Aviratha partnered with Avadhi magazine and Pallava Prakashana for this event.
11. Conducted Technical Training classes at Govt. Science College, Bangalore
12. Staged Sri Krishna Sandhana play, by Aviratha team.
13. Organized Science workshop in association with Karnataka Vignana Parishad, at Govt. High School, Holalugunda
14. Organized a musical program of songs selected from plays of Gopala Vajapeyi and K.Y.Narayana Swamy

2014-2015

Activities
1. Participated in Summer Camp organized by Besagarahalli Ramanna Trust, and conducted computer classes
2. Organized a musical programme by Ramachandra Hadapad, where he sang poems shared on Facebook
3. Organized a discussion on the need of regional party in Karnataka
4. Planted saplings at Nele Foundation, Bangalore in association with Oracle
5. Annual Notebook Distribution Drive
6. Organized Cycle Day to create awareness on environment in association with Yelahanka United Environment Association (YUVA)
7. Organized Mayaloka, an event to remember K.P. Poornachandra Tejaswi. The event included discussion about literary works and his photography
8. Conducted a workshop to understand KP Poornachandra Tejaswi. The workshop was led by Dr. KY Narayanaswamy.
9. Distributed T-shirts to the needy students of Govt. High School, Attiguppe, Bangalore
10. Conducted a counselling session to create awareness about the importance of education to parents at Diddige, Jagalur Taluk, Davanagere District
11. Conducted a follow-up session for the session conducted earlier at Diddige, Jagalur Taluk, Davanagere District
12. Conducted Walkathon for senior citizens in association with Karnataka Senior Citizens Association at Jayanagar, Bangalore. The event saw a participation of more than 80 senior citizens.

2013-2014

Activities
1. Annual Notebook Distribution Drive
2. Organized special screening of national award-winning movie, Koormavatara, directed by Girish Kasaravalli. The screening was followed by audience discussion with the film crew.
3. Staged Pampa Bharata play, directed by Pramod Shiggaon, written by K.Y.Narayana Swamy
4. Conducted Career Guidance session for students at Bangalore
5. Conducted a workshop on Kannada alphabets (varnamaale)
6. Organized health checkup camps for government school students in and around BR Hills forest area of Chamarajanagar district.
7. Staged Gandhi Banda play, directed by Champa Shetty, written by H.Nagaveni
8. Conducted awareness camp about the importance of lakes, in association with Yelahanka United Environment Association at Allansandra lake, Yelahanka New Town
9. Organized Ananta Namana – a musical tribute to Raju Anantaswamy.

2012-2013

Activities
1. Annual Notebook Distribution Drive
2. Organized cultural programmes by Aviratha volunteers to celebrate 5 years of Aviratha
3. Conducted health camp at Yelandur
4. Comprehensive School Development Program at Chamarajanagar
5. Organized Beedi Bimba Rangada Tumba play at Dharwad
6. Staged Sri Krishna Sandhana by Aviratha Volunteers
7. Conducted Career Guidance Session for Govt. School students at Arisinakunte village

2011-2012

Activities
1. Annual Notebook Distribution Drive
2. Distributed Sports Kit to Govt. Schools in Kanakapura
3. Distributed Sports Kit to Govt. Schools in Chamarajanagara
4. Distributed Sports Kit to Govt. Schools in Amruthur
5. Organized a musical tribute to Mysore Anantaswamy – Ananta Chetana
6. Organized special screening of the movie, Naanu Nanna Kanasu. The screening was followed by audience interaction with film crew.
7. Organized the Beedi Bimba Rangada Tumba, by Janagana Rashtreeya Vedike

2010-2011

Activities
1. Annual Notebook Distribution Drive
2. Constructed school building at Shaliganooru – a flood-affected village in north Karnataka
3. Organized special screening of the movie, Naanu Nanna Kanasu. The screening was followed by audience interaction with film crew.
4. Organized special screening of the movie, Kanasembo Kudureyeri. The screening was followed by audience interaction with film crew.
5. Organized special screening of the movie, Prapaata. The screening was followed by audience interaction with film crew.

2009-2010

Activities
1. Annual Notebook Distribution Drive
2. Provided assistance to the flood affected regions of North Karnataka
3. Organized fund raising programs to provide assistance to construct school at Shaliganoor

2008-2009

Activities
1. Conducted Career Counselling session to more than 35 teachers at Evergeen School, Devanahalli
2. Conducted a follow-up session at the computer lab in Chidambara Ashrama School, Gubbi, Tumkur District
3. Participated in a meeting called by Joint Secretary to file objections on functioning or International Airport, Bangalore and provided inputs about giving importance to local language and culture.
4. Organized a literary tribute to the Kannada literary giant Poornachandra Tejaswi, “Tejaswi 70”
5. Organized a health checkup camp for Pregnant women, new mothers and newborns and provided medical advice.
6. Conducted health checkup camp at BBMP Middle School, Binnipet and Anjinappa Garden.
7. Organized TP Kailasam’s Bandvaalvillad Badaayi play at Rangashankara.
8. Provided sports items, books, almirahs, and other stationery at Govt. School, Rampura, Doddaballapura Taluk
9. Provided sports items, books, almirahs, and other stationery at Govt. School, Banaganahalli, Channapatna Taluk
10. Organized a discussion on Global Recession with Rajeev Dikshit

2007-2008

Activities
1. Launched Aviratha Trust with a special screening of the movie, Naayi Neralu, followed by the audience interaction with film crew.
2. Counselling session on preparing for competitive exams at Navodaya school, Hassan
3. Organized a workshop on Globalization with Rajeev Dikshit
4. Counselling session on preparing for competitive exams at Navodaya school, Doddaballapura
5. Conducted computer training to Govt Arts College, Bangalore students for 4 weeks
6. Organized a special screening of the movie Maatad Maatad Mallige, followed by the audience interaction with the film crew.
7. Conducted computer training to the teachers of Swamy Vivekananda School, Nuggehalli
8. Organized a special screening of Aa Dinagalu movie to IT-BT employees.
9. Aviratha volunteers participated in IT Employees Special Edition of Doordarshan’s popular quiz program, That Anta Heli.
10. Organized a special screening of the movie Atithi, directed by P.Seshadri. This was followed by audience interaction with the film crew.
11. Conducted Health Checkup camp at Govt. High School, Andhrahalli, Magadi
12. Set up Computer lab and library at Chidambara AAshrama school, Gubbi and trained students and teachers on using the computers. This was done in association with State Bank of Mysore.
13. Organized a special screening of the movie Kaada Beladingalu, directed by Lingadevaru. This was followed by audience interaction with the film crew.