PERSPECTIVE PLAN 2019-20

(Position as of October 2020)
Our Vision

Social, economic, cultural and spiritual advancement, and general well being of people at large on the principles of equality, liberty and fraternity through the promotion and propagation of teachings of Sree Narayana Guru.


Our Mission

Establish and maintain educational institutions

Establish student homes, libraries and public halls;

Provide educational assistance to the poor;

Aid and run charitable hospitals, dispensaries, and health centres;

Organize programs and projects for social change;

Provide guidance for employment and entrepreneurship;

Create facilities for cultural and spiritual development.


Our Core Values

Equity and fair play

Humility, compassion, empathy and love;

Equal opportunities for all;

Strive for excellence;

Clean and healthy environment;

Material and spiritual well being of all.


Annual Plan (2019-20)
Item code Description Responsible institution/ office Extent of work proposed to be completed during year 2019-20 Projected expenditure & Resources Priority & status

L

Land & Buildings

L1

New College building: 5th,6th,7th floors

SNMS, OB

All three (5th, 6th and 7th) floors

200 lakhs (Includes Golden Jubilee Memorial Fund)

1

Work completed except for the staircase (March 2020)

L2

One additional school plot in NaviMumbai

SNMS, OB

Plot to be acquired from CIDCO by allotment 

125 lakhs Internal accruals

1

Plot allotted by CIDCO in Ulwe Node and possession taken

L3

Utilization of land at Tarapur

SNMS, OB

Conversion to NA land ; Initial steps to start a school. 

15 lakhs internal accruals

Plot under development and NA under process

L4

Office facility for all SNMS Units

SNMS, OB, Asset management committee

At least 2 more units to be provided with office facility

50 Lakhs depending on rental or purchase; Internal accruals coupled with contribution by Members /Patrons

1

Unit Office purchased at CBD Belapur. Rental arrangement made for 3 other units

L5

Guest house facility at Chembur complex

SNMS,OB, Asset management committee

Existing SNMS office to be converted as Guest house for the time being

35 lakhs Internal accruals

1

OB meeting room and guest room constructed

L6

Revaluation of SNMS land, buildings and other assets

SNMS, OB, Asset management committee

A professional valuer to be appointed

5 lakhs Internal accruals

1

Done

L7

Construction of a modern School Building at the newly acquired plot in Ulwe,  NaviMumbai

SNMS OB, Board and Council

Architect and contractors to be appointed and construction work of first phase to start.

About 20 crores. SNMS savings, Contribution by Members and Bank loan

1

Architect and contractors appointed. Work started on a labour contract basis and is progressing. (Basement and stilt levels completed).

N1

Beautification of Chembur complex

SNMS, OB, Housing Committee, College NSS

Compound walls alongside Nala (drainage canals), Flowering tree plantation on borders, clearing of bushes. Ground leveling with gravel and asphalting / concrete of internal roads. Work already in progress

50 lakhs Internal accruals and sponsors

1

Work completed. Basketball, badminton courts and other Sports /games facilities also done

N2

Development of Foot ball ground / cricket ground at Chembur

SNMS, OB, Sports Committee

Preparation of ground behind Marathi medium school

(20 lakhs Sponsors)

1

Synthetic Turf made with enclosure

N3

SNG College Office and Samiti Office to be relocated in the College  building complex

SNMS, OB, Housing Committee

Suitable space to be located on the first floor of College building.

30lakhs Internal accrual

1

Work under execution; expected  completion by end 2020.

N4

Chembur Central School facilities to be augmented to accommodate new divisions and grades

SNMS OB, Housing Committee

Two more floors to be allocated to Central School in the old School building. Some divisions of English Medium school to be shifted to the College building. Classrooms and offices to be furnished. English school office also to be shifted to new building.

30 lakhs Internal accruals and grant

1

Work completed

(April 2020)

N5

CCTV, EPABX facility and Public Address system at Chembur office complex (including school and college buildings)

SNMS, SNGC, OB, Housing Committee

Competitive quotations to be taken for cables and instruments. Execution of the work

10 lakhs Internal accruals and grant

1

Work completed

N6

Reorganization of class rooms, and improvement of student / teacher facilities in SNG Schools and colleges

SNMS,SNGC, OB, Housing Committee

Identification of urgent needs such as separate office for SNGC Research Cell, IQAC, NSS, students counseling and Career guidance. Execution

10 lakhs Internal accruals

1

Partly completed. Rest under process

N7

Reorganization of International study centre and library at Gurudevagiri

SNMS, OB, Library Committee

Library books to be re-indexed based on subjects and electronic reference system introduced. Library to be functional on a daily basis. Internet facility and linkage with other reference libraries to be established

50,000

2

Library committee yet to start the work 

N8

Research Facility on philosophy at International study center , Gurudevagiri

SNMS, OB, Cultural Wing

Identification research guide and suitable students; registration with university, expansion of library with more books and electronic media needed for research

5 lakhs Internal accruals and sponsors

2

Under processing

N9

Renovation of building, interior decoration and providing air conditioning at international study centre, Gurudevagiri

SNMS, OB, Housing Committee

First floor hall is already air conditioned. Plan for renovation of the whole building and further interior decoration to be done

(150 lakhs) Internal accruals and sponsors

1

Partly completed. 

N10

Creating Open air assembly facility behind the main building at Gurudevagiri

SNMS, OB, Housing Committee

Leveling of ground and building residential quarters for priests

20 lakhs Internal accruals

Awaiting permissions

N11

Renovation of SNGC library and enhancing facilities. 

SNMS,OB, Housing Committee

Allocating a bigger space in college building and providing more computers, reference and research facilities. 

15 lakhs Internal accruals

1

Library shifted to a bigger space  in the college building. Also provided more computers and other modern facilities

N12

Augmenting power load at Chembur Complex by installing a transformer

SNMS , OB and Housing Committee

Obtaining necessary sanctions and execution

10 lakhs internal accruals

1

Work completed

N13

Redesigning of SNMS Website, and other related websites of schools and colleges 

SNMS, OB, Units, Schools, colleges, Systems Management Committee, Systems Manager

Website to be redesigned and updated, linking of all regional offices and institutions. SNMS data to be updated and made online with password protection

2 lakhs

1

Most of the websites have already been revised and updated. Others are under process.

N14

Preparation of Staff Rules

SNMS, OB, Office Manager

Staff Rules incorporating salary scales, service conditions, leave entitlement, retirement benefits, disciplinary provisions, etc to be made

50,000 (outsourcing; to be combined with N15 below)

2

Under processing

N15

Preparation of office procedure manual

SNMS, OB, Office Manager

First draft of the manual to be prepared

See N 14 above

2

Under processing

N16

Creation of more regional Units

SNMS, OB, Unit Secretaries

Identification of regions requiring additional units and execution

No expenditure envisaged during 2013-14

Done. Total Units 41

N17

Guidance for self employment to members and students passing out of colleges

SNMS, OB, Council, YUVA and colleges

A Committee to be set up and its activities to be defined. Organize entrepreneurs meet, workshops and programs to kick start the project

On contributions and sponsorship

1.

Assisted womens’ wing to set up a Mahila Udyog. Career guidance programs are regularly  organised in SNGC 

O1

Patrons Meet

SNMS, OB, Unit Secretaries and Council

Briefing on SNMS activities and Fund collection for the new school building at Ulwe

__

1

Yet to be done. Delayed due to Coronavirus lockdown

O2

Guru Jayanthi August 2019)

SNMS, OB, All units, Women's wing, YUVA

Organized at Chembur complex. YUVA also launched their performing Arts/ culture group: “YUVA Kalatharangam” with variety entertainment programs

Rs.10 lakhs

1

Done

O3

Marriage Alliance meet Twice a year

SNMS, OB, Committee on marriage alliance Bureau

To be executed in April and October 2019

Rs.2 lakhs

(includes contribute tion from participants)

1

Done with great success

O4

Marriage counseling

SNMS, OB, Marriage Alliance Bureau

Professionals to guide newly married couple and also those planning to get married

30000

2

Could not be done during the year due to less response

O5

Moral education in schools and colleges based on Sree Narayana Guru’s life and teachings 

SNMS, OB, Cultural wing, schools and college staff

Lessons modules prepared at schools and colleges 

No extra expense

1

Already being done schools and colleges

O6

Conference on Globalisation of Guru’s Teachings and Philosophy

SNMS, OB, Cultural Wing

Continuation of the Proiject on Philosophy and metaphysics . Publshinbg conference papers and conclusions; Holding another international  conference in 2019-20; Also exploring new activity areas as part of globalisation of Guru’s teachings and philosophy

30 lakhs,  mainly through sponsors 

1

Published earlier conference papers by Oxfod Universuty press; Organized another successful conference in July 2019 in which about 40 delegates from all over the world participated;

Organzed classical music concert on Guru’s poetry by renowned musician     T M Krishna.

O7

Youth Programs

SNMS, OB, YUVA

Definite programs on social responsibility and entertainment to be designed and implemented.

Sundry expenses 

1

Formed a Performance arts/culture group” YUVAKalatharangam”

Organised “Corona Saviours”: 24x7 Emergenvy Helpline to serve people affected by Coronavirus Pandemic.

O8

Women's programs

SNMS, OB, Women's wing

Women's self employment programs and 

By formation of an independent business entity by women share contributions

1

WW Mahila Udyog already set up and work started

O9

Membership drive

SNMS, OB, Unit Secretaries and Council Members

Enrollment of new members and Patrons

Nil

1

Enrolment of Patrons and Life Members already in process

O10

Updating of public information system and publicity materials on SNMS and its institutions

SNMS, OB, SNGC, YUVA

Brochure, Press release, publicity materials and souvenir to be prepared 

 

1

Brochure, press release and visual publicity being done regularly. YUVA Kala tharangam done. Youtube channel underway.

P1

Mid-day meal program for school children & Free school uniforms

SNMS, OB, Schools

Mid day meal program already in operation for some school students to be expanded. Free supply of school uniforms also to be continued

30 lakhs through sponsorship

1

Sponsorship already arranged and programs successfully implemented 

P2

Waste management & Environmental preservation projects at SNMS institutions

SNMS, OB, Schools, Colleges, NSS, YUVA

specific programs to be planned and executed

10 lakhs (internal accruals) and plan support of Municipal authorities to secure the cleaning of surrounding areas.

1

Cleaning and tree planting missions regularly organised with the help of YUVA and Cp college NSS. The Drainage Nalas around the Chembur complex have been cleaned and strongly secured with boundary walls

P3

Rain water harvesting and clean energy programs

SNMS, Schools and colleges

Rain water harvesting to be implemented for the new college building. Solar energy generation also to be planned

(10 lakhs internal accruals)

2

Delayed due to financial constraints and Covid lockdown

P4

Creation of Medical Aid Fund & disbursement

SNMS, OB, YUVA

Corpus fund to be generated to fund medical aid requests

50 lakhs through contributions / sponsorship

2

Individual medical help being provided from SNMS budget. Separate Fund yet to be mobilised

P5

Health camps and health clinics, including free medical check up

SNMS, OB, YUVA and NSS

Organize medical check up facilities; Expand the existing system of Ayurveda dispensaries

2 lakhs.

1

Several health check up and blood donation camps organised during the year

P6

Helpline ad Disaster Management program

SNMS, YUVA

As a first step, introduce a call center which could provide information /assistance on ambulance services and medical treatment facilities

10 lakhs (internal accruals)

1

During Covid Pandemic 24hr Helpline and Call center being operated by YUVA. SNMS also donated Food grain kits and operated community kitchen for the poor 

P7

Coaching classes for competitive examinations:

SNMS, OB, SNGC, YUVA

To be organized as part of career development programs (see P9 below)

See P9 below

1

Civil Service Coaching Program started in 2018 could not be continued due to poor student response. Plan for more coaching programs underway

P8

Camps and other programs for cultural and spiritual advancement

SNMS, YUVA, Cultural Wing, 

Children's camps, educative programs and discourses to be organized

2 lakhs

1

Children’s camp organised in October 2019. Discourses organised regularly. Guru philosophy courses are being planned

P9

Career Guidance and Skill Development programs

SNMS, SNGC & YUVA and Career Guidance Bureau

SNGC to be the driving center for career development through specialised courses and camps

2 lakhs

1

NUSSD program is already underway in association with TISS. Career guidance and campus recruitment organised in SNGCollege.

P10

Students financial aid and freeship programs

SNMS, SNG Schools and colleges

Corpus Fund to be established for operating such programs

3 lakhs Sponsors /donors

1

Introduced 12 SNMS Founders’ Memorial Merit scholarships of Rs. 25000 each. This is given to SNGC (3rd yr degree) students (4) and YUVA (8)pursuing higher studies every year.

P11

Group Insurance program for Members: Medical insurance

SNMS, OB, Finance Committee,

Arrange mediclaim insurance policy for poor families

2 lakhs from SNMS  and rest by contribution from Members 

2

Could not be implemented due to poor response from Members. Matter will be pursued 

Q1

Starting a new Law college

SNMS, OB

Sanction already obtained for Law college with an IPR diploma course. First batch already in progress. Application for regular LLB courses to be made

5 lakhs

1

Could not be pursued as Mumbai Uty did not plan any new colleges.

Q2

New Self Finance courses to be introduced at SNGC

SNMS, SNGC

Applications to be made to Mumbai University and other universities (Distance education)

10 lakhs

1

No new courses were sanctioned. However additional seats for existing courses were sanctioned by Mumbai Uty.

Q3

Sports facilities to be developed at Chembur Complex

SNMS, SNGC, SNGHS

Making provision for soccer, cricket and general sports facilities for students

(10 lakhs) 

1.

Synthetic Turf already in operation. Basketball, badminton courts also available.

Q5

Upgrading Central School for Introducing CBSE programs

SNMS, SNGCS

Central School already in operation u- to VI standard. One step being added every year to convert it into a CBSE school and obtain necessary sanctions

5 lakh

1

Matter Under processing with state govt. for no objection to high school level. Application to CBSE Board will be done thereafter.

Q6

Starting new International School at Ulwe 

SNMS 

Starting the new school at rented premises pending construction of the new school building on CIDCO allotted plot.

50 lakhs

1.

New school already started up to Class IV level at rented premises in Ulwe.

Q7

 NAAC Accreditation of SNGC under the new procedure

SNMS, OB, SNGC, IQAC, Local Managing Committee

Application to be filed for revised NAAC accreditation under the new procedure

5 lakhs

1

The process already completed and SNGC accredited with a B Grade.