''Late Shri Jamanadas Odhavji Sheth-LIFE Scholarship'' for the students of the schools built under Project LIFE is successfully going on for the last three years. Under the aegis of this programme, Project LIFE awards this scholarship to the students of the age-group of 9-15. At this stage of their life students do not have the maturity to understand that education helps to get a good job, earn livelihood or it has become inevitable for a better life. The traditional teaching methods do not allow children to enjoy learning. In such scenario 'Appreciation' is the element which boosts children and becomes the driving force for them to learn and get educated. Our scholarship programme is not only giving financial assistance to the students, but it's a way to 'appreciate' their hard work. It not only motivates awarded children to perform better in the next year and get awarded again, but also encourages all their classmates to get the scholarship. Moreover, all the parents, villagers and teachers are invited in the award ceremony, in which representatives of Project LIFE and school teachers discuss the importance of education with the invitees. The Scholarship Programme is helping the 'Centre for Excellence in Education' to widen its network and reach to more and more parents by apprising them of the educational activities of Project LIFE, so that they can ask for education-related assistance in future also. 206 students got JOS scholarships in 2003-2004.362 students got JOS scholarships in 2004-2005. 808 students got JOS scholarships in 2005-2006.

Foundation For Excellence Scholarship (FFE)

The FFE is an international organization which provides funds for higher education to the students in India who are academically gifted and come from very low income group families through a network of facilitators. The objective driving the programme is 'No Scholar Left Behind.' We truly believe that these young people will be a significant part of socially and economically stronger India in the near future. Mr. Chandrakant Koticha, Executive Trustee, Project LIFE is one of the facilitators for the scholarship programme. Every year two-three academically outstanding students are selected and   provided facilitates for their higher education through this programme by bearing the total cost of their education. Over the last three years, 26 scholars were supported in their education in various parts of the world as FFE scholars by Project LIFE.

• Increased access to education for the poor and brilliant village students.
• Recognition to brilliant students by awarding excellence certificates.
• Generated awareness for importance of education among parents.
• Motivated teachers and students for bringing out good results.

Status of Primary Education Where does Gujarat stand ?

India stands at 127th rank among the 177 countries in the UNDP Human Development Report 2006 published by United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). The position of India is even worse than  the countries like Panama (56), Libya (58), Lebanon (81), Columbia (69) or Occupied Palestinian Territory which is at 102 rank. Education is one investment which can raise the quality of living standard of the people of India.

The following table is taken from the STATE ELEMENTARY EDUCATION REPORT CARD : 2004, which has the latest information available on primary education in India. The table shows the number of schools which are in need of major repairs or have no building or running in multiple shifts.

Table l : The average number and condition of classrooms in various school categories

Table 2 : The type of the school building in various school categories