OUTREACH PROGRAMMES

 In 1991 Ashadeep was started as a parallel school for street children to prepare them for eventual admission into regular schools. They also take part in singing, dancing, elocution, games activities. They are taken on excursions and are exposed to various programmes available in the city.  Today their numbers fluctuate from 75 to 100.

In 2002 a night shelter was started for girls at risk on the streets. About 50 girls now regularly stay at the school. Some attend classes in Ashadeep others are in the main school. 

Although there are 3 regular teachers in Ashadeep the teachers and students of the main school also participate in the teaching programme.

About 200 children in the school are under sponsorship from NGOs. 

All the Ashadeep children as well as many children in the main school get a hot midday meal. They have health check-ups and medical attention is given by the doctors at Medical College Hospital when required.