A group of ex-students from Duke and elsewhere are working with a non-profit organization in India called Sri Ramakrishna Tapovanam, to help fund the education expenses of girl students. We feel that the sociological benefit of assisting in the education for these girl children is more than providing food for children regardless of sex. Funds will only be used towards education or related expenses. Over the time we have assisted schools in getting new books, and providing scholarships to deserving students.

The currency exchange rate between the United States and India favors this effort. Every US dollar translates to approximately 42.57 Indian Rupees. Thus, even a small contribution, can go quite far. We would request you to assist in our effort by either making an one time contribution or a monthly commitment. Any amount, however small, is welcome. You can send the money directly to India at

The President
Sri Ramakrishna Tapovanam
Tirupparaitturai - 639115, India.

You can make a contribution to me. I will forward the money along with other contributions. I will send you the receipt once I receive them from India. Usually there is a three month turnaround for sending money to India and receiving a receipt.

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Prof. Surendar Chandra
384 Fitzpatrick Hall
Department of Computer Science and Engineering
University of Notre Dame
Notre Dame, IN 46556
(574) 631-8975
safe@chandrabrown.org

Sri Ramakrishna Tapovanam

Sri Ramakrishna Tapovanam is located about 10 miles north of Tiruchirapalli, on the banks of the river Cauvery in the state of Tamilnadu, India. Established in 1942, they operate a number of schools throughout Tamilnadu. Some of these schools include

• Sri Vivekananda Elementary School, Tirupparaitturai, Tiruchi District.
• Sri Vivekananda High School, Tirupparaitturai, Tiruchi District.
• Boiler Plant Elementary School, Kailasapuram, Tiruchi.
• Boiler Plant Boys High School, Kailasapuram, Tiruchi.
• Boiler Plant Girls High School, Kailasapuram, Tiruchi.
• Sri Vivekananda Elementary School, Kamarajapuram, Tiruchi.
• Sri Parahamsa BHEL Primary School, Kattur, Tiruchi.
• Sri Ramakrishna Bel Elementary/Middle/High School, Ranipettai, V. O. Ambedkhar Dist.
• Nehru Elementary/Middle/High School, Erraiyur, Tiruchi Dist.
• Vivekananda Gurukul autonomous college, Thirvedakam West, Madurai Dist.
• Vivekananda High School, Thiruvedakam West, Madurai Dist.
• Narander Elementary School, Narendar Nagar, Thirvedakam West, Madurai Dist.
• Vivekananda Metriculation School, Cholavanthan, Madurai Dist.
• H. A. P. F. Parahamsa Metriculation School, Tiruchi.
• Tapovanam Print School.
• Sri Ramakrishna-Chidamabareswarar Elementary/Matriculation/High School, Chidambareswaran Nagar, Chettiyapathu Village, Udankuddi, V. O. Chidambaranar Dist.
• Sri Sarada Womens College, Sri Sarada Nagar, Ariyakulam, V. M. Chattiram, Tirunelveli
• Sri Sarada College of Education for Women, Sarada Nagar, Ariyakuma, Maharajanagar Post, Tirunelveli.
• Sri Sarada Vidyasala, Sri Sarada Nagar, Ariyakulam, V. M. Chattiram, Tirunelveli.
• Sri Sarada Matriculation School, Sri Sarada Nagar, Ariyakulam, V. M. Chattiram, Tirunelveli.
• Manickavasagar High School, PandiPattiram, Tiruperunthurai, Auvuddaiyarkoil, Pudukottai Dist.
• Sri Sarada College, Fairlands, Salem

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