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KADAPA “Ambedkar Overseas Vidyanidhi Scheme” is a boon” says Bhavani Sree

Student profile :

Bhavani Sree hails from Yerukala community. Her father besides

continuing his traditional activity, basket making business encouraged

only daughter to pusue her education.

Bhavani Sree completed primary education inat Vidya Mandir School,

Kadapa and shifted to Basara Vignan Peeth, Kadapa. She completed

her 10th and Intermediate with good marks. Her interest to pursue

Engineering course coupled with her father’s support made her to complete B. Tech (CS) with

76% in the year 2016.

When Bhavani Sree expressed her desire to pursue studies abroad, her father approached

Bharat Institute of Engineering and Technology (affiliated to JNTUH) for seeking

guidance.The college authorities properly guided him to approach Tribal Welfare

Department for availing benefit for overseas education. Accordingly, he approached the

DTWO - Kadapa and submitted the online application for assistance under the scheme. The

Girl got assistance under AMBEDKAR OVERSEAS VIDYA NIDHI SCHEME. Tribal Welfare

Department sanctioned Rs. 10,00,000/-under scheme and released Rs. 5,65,000/- towards

university fee, Visa charges and Flight Charges as First instalment.

Bhavani Sree got admission in PG Course in School of Science and Computer Engineering,

University of Houston Clear lake, 2700, Bay area, Boulvere, Texas in United States of America

(USA). Presently she is studying and she completed, her 1st Semester of 1st year MS course.

Achievement:

She appeared for SSC Examinations during March,

2010 and secured 90% marks.

Name of the Student Yerukal Bhavani Sree

Name of the School University of Houston Clearlake, Texas, USA.

Address ST Colony, China Chowk, Kadapa

Class Pursueing PG in Computer Engineering

Caste Scheduled Tribe

Sub caste Yerukala

Name of Father Y. Sri Govind

Name of Mother Y. Sumitra

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She got a seat in Intermediate at Narayana Junior College, Kadapa and secured 80%

with MPC Course.

She completed B. Tech (CSE) course in the year 2016 and secured 76% marks at Bharat

Institute of Engineering and Technology (affiliated to JNTUH).

Way forward:

She joined in University of Houston Clearlake, Texas,

USA and Pursuing PG in Computer Engineering. She has

a strong desire to complete the Ph.D. in Computer

Science after MS course at abroad.

Bhavani Sree says Ambedkar Overseas Vidyanidhi is a

boon to ST students provided by the Government of AP

and expressed her sincere thanks to theTribal Welfare

Department for timely support.

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VIZIANAGARAM “Alcohol abuse not an obstruction to Satyanarayana

Student profile:

G. Satyanarayana, hails from Pedapadam village of Saluru Mandal in

Vizianagaram district. All his family members were alcoholic. This

habit not only ruined his family but also his father became victim of

alcohol and lost his life. Being a witness to such a pathetic situation

could not stop G. Satyanarayana from pursuing his studies by

availing support from the government.

Mr. Narasimharao, Principal of APTW-Junior College supported and

encouraged Satyanarayana to continue his studies.

Achievement:

He stood first in Intermediate examinations 2016-17, by scoring 925 marks out of 1000, MPC as his optional group.

Way forward:

He is planning to attend Engineering counselling.

Name of the Student G. Satyanarayana

Name of the School APTW Jr. College, P. Konavalasa- Vizianagaram

Address Peddapedam Village, Saluru Mandal- Vizianagaram

Class Completed intermediate

Caste Scheduled Tribe

Subcaste Kondadora

Year of Passing 2016-17

Name of Father G. Ramulu

Name of Mother Parvathi

No.of Sibling 3 Sisters 1 Brother

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GUNTUR “ST Welfare Hostel turned Talent training center for Tribes” Says Swathibai

Student profile :

Bhukya Swathibhai hails from a village of Palukuruthanda of Bollapalli Mandal, Guntur district. Her parents are agricultural labourers who migrate from place to place in search of seasonal works. Docranaik admitted her in a local Government School but she dropped out of School because of migration. She also started working as labourer After counselling by the HWO of Tenali, she was admitted to Tenali Girls Residential School. She determined to pursue her studies against the willingness of family members and father’s ill health. She successfully completed her 9th Class with a good grade. She has developed an interest in pursuing extra curricular activities like singing, dancing and making handicraft items. She has participated in competitions organized by school authorities.

Achievement: Strong will to pursue education and fine arts

Received several prizes in singing, dancing and making handicrafts at district level.

She graduated to the level of instructor in handicrafts to her peer group in hostel.

Way forward: She is presently continuing her studies in the same school and having

strong inclination to secure a seat in corporate colleges and finally to seek coaching for IAS

with support from Tribal Welfare Department and realize her dream to become an IAS

officer.

Name of the Student Bhukya Swathibai

Name of the School ST Girls Residential School – Tenali

Address Palukuruthanda, Bollapalli Mandal, Guntur

Class Studying 10th Class

Caste Scheduled Tribe

Subcaste Lambada

Name of Father Docranaik

Name of Mother Valibai

No.of Sibling 3 Sisters, 1 Brother

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ITDA- SRISAILAM (KURNOOL)

“Make hay while sunshine “says a tribal boy Veerapratap

Student profile :

Veerapratap came from poor family not even having own house they are staying in their grandmother’s house at Atmakuru. His mother is working as nurse in a private hospital and father is working in private company in Hyderabad, earning very low income. His parents joined him in a Government school up to 7th class. Later they admitted the child at the School of Excellence (SOE), Srisailam. He continued studies at SOE from 8th Class to 10th standard.

Out of 53 students appeared in 10thclass examinations from the School of Excellence, 52 students passed out, and he got top rank i.e. 10/10 grade in School of Excellence, Srisailam (APTWRS).

He expressed that Government support for Tribes has become

a driving factor in his life to concentrate on his studies and to

achieve good marks. He believes that one should make use of

facilities and encouragement provided by the Government for

STs to reach higher levels. He followed the rule “Make Hay

while sunshine’s”

Achievement:

He stood first in 10th Class examinations 2016-17, by securing 10/10 grade.

Way forward:

He got a strong ambition to get admission in IIIT and to become an IAS officer in future.

Presently he is attending counselling to join in IIIT Kadapa/Nuzeveedu. He could secure letter

for joining IIIT-Kadapa/Nuzeevedu and willing to join at IIIT -Kadapa.

Name of the Student Kondareddy Verapratap

Name of the School ST Girls Residential School – Tenali

Address Atmakuru town(M), Kurnool

Class Completed10th Class

Caste Scheduled Tribe

Subcaste Yerukala

Name of Father Sivudu

Name of Mother Varalaxmi

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KRISHNA Budding Athlete looking to state level awards

Student profile :

Dharavath Janaki is studying 5th class in Tribal Welfare

Residential Hostel, Mylavaram, Krishna District. Janaki is very

active in sports like Long Jump and Running Race.

Her father works as daily wage labor. Janaki is very much

interested in studies and sports.

She was admitted in 3rd class at Tribal Welfare residencial

hostel , Mylavaram in the year 2013.

Smt. V. Maheswari, Physical Education Trainer found that

Janaki is very active in long jump and running. The teacher

encouraged her talent and trained her for two months to participate in tournaments

conducted in Nellore. Janaki worked to the expectations of her teacher and got first prize in

long jump 3rd prize in running at intra district tournament.

Janaki has proved that ST students also can excel in sports with proper coaching and support

from teachers like Smt. V. Maheswari.

Achievement:

She got 1st prize in Long Jump and 3rd prize in

running race in Unit Level Tournaments

conducted in Nellore in December 2016.

Way forward: Sheis presently continuing her studies in the same school and undergoing

training to participate in more tournaments in future with a dream to win state level awards.

Name of the Student Dharavath Janaki

Name of the School TW Residential Hostel – Mylavaram

Address Parat nagarthanda, Kambampadu GP, A Konduru Mandal, Krishna dist.

Class Studying 5th Class

Caste Scheduled Tribe

Subcaste Sugali

Name of Father D. Raju

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PRAKASAM

“Developed passion for learning” Says Pavitra

Student profile :

Pavithr’s family hails from Giddalur mandal which is drought

prone area in Prakasam district and working in agricultural field is

very difficult. Though her parents are struggling to earn their daily

wages but they never failed in supporting Pavitra to pursue her

studies.

Pavithra did her primary schooling from Government primary

school while staying in Tribal Welfare hostel at Giddalur. Teachers

supported that she is good student with zeal to learn new thing.

To ensure better and secured Education, her father admitted her in TWR Hostel from

6thclass; where she continued her studies up to 10th class. Earlier she was not good in

Mathematics. Her efforts Yielded good results in SSC Exam. She has developed passion for

learning.

Achievement:

She stood first in Prakasam District, securing 9.8 GPA in SSC among ST students in the

year 2017.

Way forward:

Based on her result of SSC, she secured seat in Intermediate (Bi.PC) in A.P.S.W. Residential

College (Girls) at Cumbum of Prakasam District, She aims to become a doctor and serve the

poor.

Name of the Student Musala Pavitra

Name of the School APTW Girls Hostel – Giddaluru

Address Giddaluru Mandal, Prakasam district

Class Studying Intermediate

Caste Scheduled Tribe

Subcaste Yerukala

Name of Father M. William

Name of Mother Musala Chennamma

No.of Sibling One sister

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ITDA – PARVATHIPURAM (VIZIANAGARAM)

Topper among Tribal Girls

Student profile :

Sujatha’s parents are very poor but they have encourage their

children for studies. Her brother is studying B.Tech and her sister is

pursuing B.Sc Nursing. Sujatha is very hard working and has

secured good marks in all her exams. She has joined intermediate

at APTW Residencial Jr. College, Kurupam.

Achievement:

She secured 9.2 /10 GPA in SSC 2016-17

She is a topper (among Girls) of all Ashram schools and Gurukulam Schools in Vizianagaram

district.

Way forward:

With her good score she has secrued a seat in intermediate MPC at APTW Residential

SJr. College, Kurupam.Her aim is to study Engineering in future

Name of the Student Arika Sujatha

Name of the School APTW Residential Junior College - Kurupam

Address Ulipirivalasa, Komarada Mandal,

Class Studying Intermediate-MPC

Caste Scheduled Tribe

Subcaste Jathapu

Name of Father Singanna

Name of Mother Neelamma

No.of Sibling 1 Sister 1 Brother

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KADAPA Sucharita’s successful journey of Learning

Student profile :

Sucharitha came from a remote village of Velichelamala in NP Kunta

Mandal in Anantapur Dist.Shecompleted her primary education from

First Class to 6th class in AP Tribal Welfare Residential School (Girls)

Anantapur.Her father Lakshmi naik has 4 acres of dry land given by the

Government. Her mother Munemma is illiterate. Bothare workingas

agricultural labourers and getting an income of Rs.12000/- per annum.

He is unable to spend money on her daughter’s education and looking for support from

Government.With a view to encourage her daughter to go for higher education, he admitted

his daughter in Government Girls High School, Pulivendula and also joined her as a border in

AP Integrated Tribal Welfare Residential School(Girls), Nagarigutta, Pulivendula in Kadapa

district.

Sucharitha, completed her 10 th Class with 9.3and that score could enabled her to secure a seat in Rajiv Gandhi University of Knowledge Technologies -IIIT, Idupulapaya, Pulivendula of Kadapa District to pursue B.Tech Integrated Course.

Achievement:

She stood first in Kadapa District in securing 9.3 GPA

in S.S.C. in the academic year 2016-17.

She received appreciationfrom the Special

Commissioner, Tribal Welfare Department, GOAP and

also presented a tablet computer(tab) on behalf of

Hon’ble Chief Minister of AP as a token of reward.

She secured seat at RGUKT (Rajiv Gandhi University

of Knowledge Technologies)-IIIT,Idupulapaya,

Pulivendula of Kadapa District to pursue B. Tech Integrated Course.

Wayforward: Sheis presently continuing her studies in B.Tech (6 Years intigrated course) and she secured

75% marks in First Semester examinations of B. Tech.She is also havingaim to pursue her

studies abroad.

Name of the Student Eslavath Sucharitha

Name of the School APTW Residential School (Girls)

Address Nambulapulakunta, Ananthapur

Class B.Tech

Caste Scheduled Tribe

Sub caste Sugali

Name of Father Laxminaik

Name of Mother Munemma

No.of Sibling One sister

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GUNTUR “Dropout is not dead end’’ Says Mounikabai

Student profile:

Mounikabai studied at Government School up to 5th class.

Later joined Kasturba Gurukulapatahsala and continued

studies up to 8th class. After completion of 8th class, due to

economic constraints she had to dis-continue her studies and

had to take up agriculture works for 2 years. Though she

discontinued studies, but her strongwill to pursue studies and

pushed her to join again ST Government Girls Hostel and

continued her studies at Stella Girls High School located in the same campus.

The warden observed her interest in cultural activities and

supported her to pursue the interest. She participated in many

dance programmes and performed in presence of District level

officers and Honourable Ministers.She participated in events

held on the occasion of Independence Day Celebrations and

Republic Day Celebrations. She got several prizes for all her

performances and appreciation from Govt. Officials.

Achievement:

Passed 10th Class with 8.7/10 score

She secured free education at the AMG Junior College. Wayforward:

She joined the AMG Junior College at Chilakaluripeta, Guntur. Her total education is now being funded by an NGO – AMG.

She aims to become a doctor and serve the poor tribal people.

Name of the Student Vadite Mounikabai

Name of the School AMG Junior College- Chilakaluripeta

Address Nakarekallu, Guntur

Class Completed 10th Class

Year of Passing 2016 - 2017

Caste Scheduled Tribe

Sub caste Lambada

Name of Father Balunaik

Name of Mother Bujjibai

No.of Sibling 3 Sisters