SAVE THE MAJESTIC TIGER

Its really amazing to see so many people talking about saving the tiger, but has anything concrete happened till date..Todays news paper carries the news of two tiger cubs dead in Ranathambore. This sorry state of affairs is due to the entry of man into the tigers abode, namely the forests. People are against the Forest Act as well.But since time immemorial the forest dwellers and animals have lived in harmony..It is the outsiders entry that is the threat... Give the tribals their land, educate them to save the resources and the life in it and see them make a difference...something that the policy makers sitting in their AC chambers have failed to achieve.

encouraging words from Delhi.....

(words of encouragement from Ms.Nandini Sundar)







(Homework in progress)

In today's world, the need of the hour is good education.Although the govt. has made an attempt to ensure literacy in villages by opening schools, the children do not get the required facilities and guidance.As a result of this and monetary constraints they are forced to discontinue their education and work for a living.

Pungaar is an attempt to redefine the future of tribal children. At the outset, a few children from various areas of Chattisgarh have been provided accomodation, food, books,school uniforms,cycles and readmitted to schools around Raipur. While teaching them to move forward in life we also want to make sure that they do not let go of their traditions and tribal heritage.Along with regular schooling they also learn their language Gondi, which is slowly dying .They also learn their traditional songs, dances and agricultural methods. This dream of turning out self reliant children for a brighter tomorrow, requires a lot of support from well wishers and samaritans.We wish to request you to support our venture.

"Rela Paat" song by Pungaar Farm Team

singing "Rela Songs" while planting rice....

the Pungaar Farm Team working on the field,planting rice and singing "Rela Paat"

Introduction to Pungaar Sanskritik Samiti..........

(entrance to the farm/ashram with Middle School students standing in front of the 20 acre farm)



We are hoping for people to come forward and help us in all possible ways.

Our immediate requirement right now is to provide tutor for these students.Any individual or group who can spare few hours in the evenings or on holidays will be of great help for Pungaar(meaning flower in Gondi language).

Place of worship and their study area

The children eating and their kitchen

Our library in the making...

CHILDREN ADMITTED TO SCHOOLS

Our Ashram programme has finally taken off and we have about 14 children all admitted into schools in village Katadih and Datrenga.

We are providing for their stay and food at Bhatagaon.The children belong to 11yrs to 16 yrs. of age and have started attending classes.Three cycles have also been provided to them .

We wish to arrange for a private tutor too, to help them cope with subjects like Maths, Science and English.

OUR NEW PROGRAMME

(with their favourite pet)




Pungaar will be arranging for the education and stay for around 20 students of the Gond community in schools in around Raipur. Along with the regular schooling they will be imparted training in agricultural methods, gondi language and literature, culture, dance and music. They will also be educated about the KOYA PUNEM , or the reiligious teachings of Pari Kupar Lingo, the great philosopher of the Gond Samaj.
A starting step for the organisation.......