About Pazhassi Raja Tribal School, Wayanad in mananthavady, Wayanad

Wayanad,the district of Kerala,India is considered the most backward district of Kerala.It is the district where backward tribals namely Paniya,Kattu Nayikar,Adiyar,Kuruma and Kurrichias are living.They were living with the means which they got from the forest.
Due to deforestration and settlement of non tribal people here,the tribals are in a critical position at present.Vanavasi Ashram trust was founded in 1996 by Dr.Appanu Nambiar a retired professor of education and registered on 15th of July 1997 with an objective of uplifting the tribals of Wayanad.The members of the trust also consists of three tribal chieftains,a medical practitioner, a lady teacher and a retired school teacher(secretary).
Pazhassi Raja tribal school was started with 41 tribal children in 1997-1998 by the Vanavasi Ashrum trust. There were 3 teachers who were responsible both for teaching and crafts and agriculture.The trust has got 4.75 acres of land on lease for growing paddy,pulses,bananas and vegetables.A cow was donated by a well wisher.

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