Mysuru: As part of its education initiative, Bharatiya Jain Sanghatan (BJS), Mysuru chapter, has launched “VIDYADAAN by YOU -2018” project where used text books are collected from donors and distributed to needy students.

BJS Mysuru had in 2017 collected about 700 books of which about 450 books were distributed to 70 beneficiaries free of cost. These books so distributed were to be returned to the organisation after completion of the academic year. This way a book can be circulated for about five years. The aim of the programme is to reduce the cost of education for needy students as also to save the environment by saving trees.

This year BJS has collected about 1000 books from donors. A first distribution camp was held on May 13 at  Sri Jain Gyan Mandir, Halladakeri (near Sangam Theatre) and several students were distributed their required books. The students are required to submit a copy of the previous year’s marks card and a copy of the ID card to avail the facility.

In the second distribution camp held on May 27 at Sri Jain Gyan Mandir, Halladakeri, 200 text books were distributed to 31 beneficiaries. The next distribution camp will be held on June 10 and 24 from 9.30 am to 12.30 pm.

Nisha B. Jain is the Project Director. For details contact Jain Prakash Gulecha, Secretary – Bharatiya Jain Sanghatan, Mysuru Chapter on Mob: 9343499333 or 9342100100.