Arihantanam Foundation

This project aims to support government primary schools in rural and backward areas of Barmer and Pali districts. The focus is on improving basic educational infrastructure and student welfare, including school bags, uniforms, and nutrition enhancement through mid-day meal support.

Barmer district has a very large number of government schools (over 5000+ schools, mostly elementary level) , while Pali also has extensive school coverage across multiple blocks.
**Deliverables
✔ School Bags distribution
✔ Uniform distribution
✔ Nutrition enhancement support
✔ Coverage of rural & backward government schools
✔ Block-wise implementation

🏜️ BARMER (Detailed Block Estimation)
Block Estimated Schools Students (25 avg)
Barmer 120 3,000
Baytu 110 2,750
Chohtan 130 3,250
Dhorimana 100 2,500
Gudamalani 110 2,750
Pachpadra 90 2,250
Sindhari 120 3,000
Siwana 95 2,375
Shiv 85 2,125
Samdari 105 2,625
Kalyanpur 90 2,250
Sedwa 95 2,375
Gida 85 2,125
Ramsar 80 2,000
Jasol 75 1,875
Balotra 100 2,500
Patodi 85 2,125

👉 Total Students (Barmer): ~43,875

🏞️ PALI (Detailed Block Estimation)
Block Estimated Schools Students
Pali 120 3,000
Sojat 110 2,750
Bali 100 2,500
Jaitaran 90 2,250
Marwar Junction 85 2,125
Rani 80 2,000
Desuri 75 1,875
Raipur 85 2,125
Rohat 95 2,375
Sumerpur 100 2,500

👉 Total Students (Pali): ~23,500

📊 4. TOTAL BENEFICIARIES
District Students
Barmer 43,875
Pali 23,500
Total 67,375 Students
*Per Student Support*
School Bag = ₹250
Uniform = ₹350
Total Kit = ₹600
Mid-Day Meal Support
₹10 per student.
Total Kit Cost

= 67,375 × 600
👉 ₹4,04,25,000 (~₹4.04 Cr)
Mid-Day Meal Support

₹10 per student
👉 Daily = ₹6,73,750
👉 Monthly (20 days) = ₹1.34 Cr

Malnutrition remains one of India's most pressing challenges, affecting cognitive development and future potential of millions of children. Our Poshan Abhiyan seeks to combat this crisis by providing nutritious meals and supplements to 5,000 children under 12 years of age. The campaign will establish community kitchens in 20 villages, serving freshly cooked, protein-rich meals prepared following nutritionist-approved menus. Each meal will contain balanced proportions of grains, pulses, vegetables, and dairy products. Children will also receive micronutrient supplements including iron, calcium, and vitamin tablets. We will conduct monthly health check-ups monitoring weight, height, and hemoglobin levels to track progress. Mothers and caregivers will attend nutrition workshops learning about balanced diets, breastfeeding best practices, and locally available nutritious foods. Kitchen gardens will be established in 100 households, enabling families to grow vegetables for daily consumption. The campaign targets children from Below Poverty Line families, tribal communities, and slum areas where malnutrition rates exceed 40%. Through this initiative, we aim to reduce stunting by 30% and wasting by 25% within one year, giving these children a fighting chance at healthy development.