Our Philanthropic Initiatives:

Computer Literacy Program

With globalization, it has become necessary to acquire the basic IT knowledge and operational skills. Though it has become a part of education system, it is yet not accessible and affordable for everyone. Based on the needs of the surrounding area, Cosmo Foundation initiated Computer Literacy Program. The program:

• has built partnership with 10 government grant-in-aid local schools in 8 neighboring villages of CFL Plant;
• covers 1800 students from class I to XII;
• imparts computer skills on Window and Linux based operating systems;
• has designed curriculum, modules for teachers training and assessment system for teachers and students;
• Awards Computer to the best adjudged performers.
• Basic Computer Course for youth in Summer Holidays

Cosmo Gyan Vihar Kendra

The major challenge faced by the Computer Literacy Program was lack of reading and writing skills among many students. Based on a study published by an eminent organization, only 45.3% students from class V could read class II text books, 43% students could do subtraction and 40.6% students could tell time in Gujarat. The data suggested children lack basic reading and arithmetic skills which subsequently has an adverse effect and hampers their overall learning. To tackle this social issue, Cosmo Gyan Vihar Kendra was set up to strengthen basic reading, writing, arithmetic skills as well as to teach students to explore, experiment and express their thoughts and emotions effectively.

Significant features include:

• building linkages with primary schools in 6 villages;
• identification, enrollment and grading of the students;
• designing of curriculum, teachers training and assessment
• focus on teaching language, mathematics and computer;
• Enrolment of 450 students representing from class II to VII.
• Balmela – An activity fair for children to promote joyful learning.

Basic English Learning

There is tremendous fear, inhibition among people and lack of appropriate skills among English teachers. There was a demand from students and teachers to make arrangement to teach English. Cosmo Foundations works at two levels by providing:

• systematic English coaching with self learning material for CF functionaries; and
• Special inputs to 5th to 10th class students in selected schools with 334 students covered in 2011

Career Guidance Program

The program seeks to sensitize the students in understanding the importance of 10th grade as a turning point in their career, generating interest in studying the challenging subjects and providing exposures to a range of non-stereotyped careers. The program serves to the students across the schools and villages.

Education Aid to Slum Children

Since 2001, Cosmo Films has partnered with Bhartiya Samaj Seva Kendra, a local non-profit organization. Every year, eight students, from class VI to diploma courses are chosen and awarded educational aid.

Cricket Tournament

Since 2000, Cosmo Films is sponsoring a leading Industrial Cricket Tournament of Aurangabad named- “Shaheed Bhagat Singh Cricket Tournament”. This tournament is organized by Trade Union i.e. CITU. The teams of industrial workers as well as local city players take part in this tournament. The aim of this tournament is to promote team spirit and leadership qualities among workers and strengthen industrial relations.

Development of Public Gardens

Aurangabad has been a historical place and an important Tourist destination visited by a large number of domestic and foreign tourists. To add aesthetic value to the city and provide a green space for refreshments, Cosmo Films has been involved in developing and maintaining beautiful gardens in cantonment area as well as near airport since year 2006.