Need for OPEN

Organizations such as OPEN are needed to fund classrooms, benches, desks, scholarships etc, since Government policies leave little money for infrastructure or scholarships. The Tamil Nadu Government policies mandate that all of a school's income from the Government go towards teacher salaries for education in Tamil only. Tuition fees from students go directly to the Government.

Government schools have to beg from private philanthropists for funds for classroom buildings, benches, desks, and other supplies. Parent-teacher organizations at these schools raise money and administer spending for these infrastructure expenses, as well as on salaries for English teachers. Education in English is vital for success in modern India.

We are a Non-Profit Organization(80G) registered with the Govt. of India. Copy of the 80G documet can be found here


OPEN/IGNITE Fund Raiser

Raga and Rhythm on Dec 11, 2011.