CEAP, a new dimension to Shakti has enthusiastically embarked on the journey to create awareness about the significance of computers, to the girls of Govt. Schools in Sonipat. In total, 25 schools have been identified in Sonipat region where we aim to conduct this computer education awareness sessions, and till now, 9 schools have been covered under CEAP which means around 1500 girls have got their first exposure to the utility of computer including internet and knowledge about its basic functions.

The goal of this programme is to open a well equipped computer institute whereby the short term computer courses can be provided to the girls absolutely at no charge. We further envisage liaising with various organizations in order to offer employment opportunities to these girls.

How will this help?

* The short term computer courses will open more job opportunities for these girls.
* These courses are instrumental in creating interest among them to pursue bright career like engineering etc.
* The basic knowledge of how to operate computer is essential in order to keep pace with the modern world. Hence, these short term courses will fortify their confidence and boost them to excel further.

Computer Institute for Girls

A well equipped computer learning centre, offering wide range of job-oriented IT education and training courses to the under privileged girls. Empowering these girls with the key tools of zooming internet age so that they can get ahead in life and explore the vast choice of computer related jobs. This is the vision of SHAKTI and we urge you to come forward and share with us your innovative thoughts on how you can help us achieve this objective.
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The Guru’s love for her shishyas and even the world at large is boundless. In this scenario, Gurumaa saw the plight of girls in India where they were being killed in the womb and even if they saw the light of day, they were being treated as second-rate citizens in the sphere of education and equality. From the depths of her heart full of compassion for all beings, Gurumaa decided to uplift and empower the girl child. To give effect to a program solely for the development of the Girl Child, the Shakti initiative was commenced.
Mission Shakti provides financial support to the Girl Child for her education. The Girl Child eligible for the grant under this program should be the daughter of a widow, handicapped parents or a war martyr. The grant would be payable for the Girl Child’s education upto the 12th standard. The program has moved ahead to offer computer education to the hitherto neglected girl child. A Computer Awareness Education Program has been launched for the girls of theGovernment
School at Sonepat, which is one of the worst affected areas in terms of declining sex ratio.

Till date, more than 125 girls in
India are the beneficiaries of the Shakti Program. The initiative is also supporting girls who wish to pursue higher courses such as Nursing and Pharmacy. Special meditation camps are organized for the youth where Gurumaa introduces them to spirituality and they are also taught how to defend themselves by experts in the field. Gurumaa has also adopted 40 orphan girls in Mumbai. Plans are afoot to make a documentary on the Shakti Project to increase awareness about it. A Computer Learning Centre for Girls is also on the anvil. All these measures require a large amount of funds, which is being made possible from the sincere efforts of the global Rishi Chaitanya family. Contributions to this noble cause are accepted online through www.gurumaa.com as well as through DD/cheques payable to Shakti Vidya Nidhi Kosh.

We have indeed come a long way but unfortunately towards creating an imbalance in our society. According to the report of United Nation Population Fund, Key findings include: A national decline from 945 to 927 in the number of girls per 1,000 boys aged 0-6 between 1991 and 2001. 1981-91 census shows 1.37 crore more boys than girls. 2001 census shows there are 42 crore children, with boys outnumbering girls by 1.98 crores. A grave situation in states like Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh and Gujarat where the ratio has drastically declined to fewer than 800 girls for every 1,000 boys. A low child sex ratio in certain districts, including the South West District of Delhi, which are “amongst the most prosperous in the country”. State 1991 2001 Punjab 875 793 Haryana 879 820 Gujarat 928 878 Delhi 915 865 Himachal 951 897 Experts predict that if the trend continues, and reaches the dangerous levels of Haryana or Punjab, the Indian society will have to grapple with severe problems including spiraling crime, trafficking of women and related social problems. Killing of girls by putting a sand bag on their face or by throttling her within hours of being born is not a rare phenomenon. Besides, the practice of pre-birth-elimination of female foetuses is one of the major factors responsible for this decline. And the cause of more women resorting to this practice is because of their preference for sons. In Indian context sons are preferred as they are considered a source of support during old age and for performing religious rites at the time of cremation and subsequently. Preference for sons shall not disappear until girls are empowered as much as boys. Empowering the girl child through education is an indispensable tool to curb the growing menace of gender inequality, declining sex ratio, and discriminatory treatment given to women in India. Empowered woman is strong enough to stand as a support for her family and community at large. She further contributes to the prospects of next generation. for More Logon to Gurumaa