Rural Development Foundation

RDF (Rural Development Foundation) is committed to supporting students in every possible way, recognizing and nurturing their talents and skills acros Read mores various domains. With the motto "Beyond Textbook Education," RDF has witnessed remarkable growth and development in students' non-academic pursuits. One aspect in which RDF students have excelled is in sports. The organization provides access to a diverse range of sporting activities such as archery, karate, kabbadi, kho kho, track & field, yoga, pyramids, and volleyball. Students excel on the field just as much as they do in the classroom, showcasing their talent and achieving noteworthy accomplishments. Highlights include the former Kalleda students who rose to fame by clinching medals in the World Archery Championships held in Mexico in 2006. Among these talented individuals, Vardineni Pranitha represented India in the 2008 Beijing Olympics and the Asian Junior Championship in June 2007. The archery program at Kalleda School and Junior College has consistently produced medal-winning athletes in state and national competitions. Notable achievements include V Sharadha's representation of India in the Youth World Archery U.S.A in 2009. Recent successes include students securing spots in the junior Indian National Archery team for various international events. Recently Jeevanji Deepthi has participated in Paris Para Olympics and got bronze medal. Aside from sports, RDF places equal importance on cultural activities. Students are encouraged to explore their talents in dance, music, drama, and art. They actively participate in inter-school and district-level competitions, consistently bringing home awards and accolades for their exceptional performances. Moreover, RDF fosters a sense of social responsibility among students, encouraging them to engage in various community service activities. Students partake in campaigns and awareness programs on crucial issues like women's empowerment, environmental conservation, and health and hygiene. They also organize blood donation camps, cleanliness drives, and other community service initiatives, making a positive impact in their surroundings. Overall, RDF believes in a holistic approach to education, focusing on the well-rounded development of students. By providing a nurturing environment that encourages students to explore and cultivate their talents beyond academics, RDF ensures their growth as socially aware and responsible citizens. Through sports, cultural activities, community service, and entrepreneurial opportunities, RDF empowers students to become not only academically strong individuals but also well-rounded contributors to society.

Vision: To promote education as a vehicle for rural development

Mission: To make a lifelong difference to the lives of rural underprivileged girls and boys through holistic education

Beginning with a humble enrollment of 80 students in school, the number of children attending RDF schools has increased to 2340 in 4 schools & junior college, as more villagers enroll their children in our schools.
There is a tremendous improvement in student’s strength in all RDF schools after pandemic situations.
RDF’s schools are grooming students for leadership roles: those who master concepts quickly are given opportunities to be student teachers. Students move up the ‘basic knowledge and understanding’ to apply, analyze, evaluate and create. Examples include Science experiments, creative arts projects and peer and teacher evaluations.
Our students are performing well in academics and the average education percentage of our schools is 80%. Last year in the 10th class board exams our students performed well and got 98%. One of our students got 10/10 GPA.

Digital Classes: New Smart TVs were installed in the schools. These are serving as an excellent audio visual aid and are helping techers build a richer resource library of teaching-learning materials. To give more content to students we installed smart TVs in primary schools and projectors in high schools.
Achievements in Science:
Chekhumukhi Science Talent Test:
The Chekumuki Talent Test is administered by Jana Vignana Vedika, a voluntary Science organization, at the School, Mandal, District & State levels, to inculcate scientific temper amongst the students.
Science Seminar: This year our students participated in science seminars conducted by sciece department of Teangana on Sustainable development.
Science Congress:One of our student B.Sathwika from Matendla school participated in state level science congress on Organic waste management.
INSPIRE Award: INSPIRE is a Government competition to promote scientific awareness in students & RDF children have been faring very well over the years. This year also our student Mekari Sandeep from Rollakal school selected for the award for 2022-23.

YES Program: Youth Exchange Study Program: Like every year this year also seven students from RDF applied for the exchange program. From those, two students Nithin and Siddartha have attended the panel interview in that Nithin selected and he will go to the US next year.
Midday Meals:
RDF believes that every student requires a healthy body to have a healthy mind. Every day, schools provide a nutritious and sumptuous mid-day meal which comprises rice, dahl (lentils) and one vegetable curry. Students may have as many servings as they like. We also provide eggs or bananas weekly. The meal environment is also very important to RDF. Staff and older students take turns serving and ensuring that food is not being wasted. Everyone, from senior teachers to nursery students, eats together and starts the meal with a Sanskrit chant to give thanks.
Sports:
Sports activities and participation in various events started and continued to be in full swing once schools started after the pandemic. RDF students performed well in different sports and games.
Our Alumni B.Nikhil got ILCILCA Asian open championship Pattaya Thailand, Open category : Bronze,
Asain country category : Silver in Sailing
Our students participated in District level athletics competitions and selected to state level
Aravind Archery student got Silver medal in Junior National Competitions in Goa.
S. Akhil got Bronze medal in All India University Games in Punjab
Training Programs:
RDF focuses intensively on teacher and student training. Teachers routinely undergo training in specific subjects or general capacity building programs. Education coordinators provide training and observe teachers closely in order to determine the efficacy of training initiatives as well as to provide constant feedback on teaching-learning practices. Students undergo English and Communication skills training periodically.
Model Elections:
A good education system should go beyond classroom academics and incorporate learning and understanding values and behavior which lead to good citizenship. RDF’s Social Awareness Program was conceptualized with this aim in mind & RDF Schools conducted ‘Model Elections’ to understand democracy, electoral processes and voting. Students of Classes 3rd-10 participated in the elections to elect the Head Boy and Head Girl. The School Headmaster acted as Chief Election Commissioner. A detailed process modeling actual elections was created. Through this process, students learnt the value of their vote, they deliberated on qualities of a right leader, they understood what makes a good leader and develop healthy competition – all life skills essential in the 21st century. completion of the election the results announced after three days. The process accentuates RDF’s core values of Educate, Engage and Empower!
Celebrations:
RDF Schools are always encouraging students to celebrate all national and local festivals in order to understand their importance and be aware of our tradition and culture. Every year RDF schools celebrate Independence Day, Republic Day, National sports, Math, Science days, Childrens’ day, Vinayaka Chavithi, Krisnashtami etc.
Saturday Activities:
Along with the above, RDF believes that every student has a skill, so we conduct every Saturday few activities to all the children, they are debates, quizzes, mock assemblies to encourage & enhance the unique skills that the students might possess. Activities like arts and crafts, photography, vegetable farming are also conducted. Cultural performances are celebrated with the school community and villagers.
Health Camps:
The health of our children is of prime importance. The local RDF teams coordinate with health professionals in their area to organize health camps. Medicines for common ailments are also distributed for free at these camps. 2 doctors from Hyderabad regularly visiting our schools and they are interacting with students about their health issues.

So far, about 7000 children and their families have been positively influenced by the quality work and achievement of RDF. Over 5000 alumni have gone on to higher education to be a source of financial support to their families. Our alumni have been in consistent touch with their respective schools to give back to the schools and the village-- a trend which RDF hopes to continue.