PROJECT QURSHI

Everyone of us know about our’ Project Krushi’, which is doing very well and making us all proud that we, as responsible Saikorians are paying back to the society the way we can. And we can all pat each others’ backs for that. The dedication and motivation being shown by so many Saikorians for the success of Krushi is tremendous. Many displaced children have found a home and a decent life because of this venture.
For those who want to know about Project Krushi go to http://www.projectkrushi.org 

Now, there is a general feeling of setting up similar homes at other places like Vizag or Vijayawada or for that matter any other place. That is a fantastic idea. It will be really great to have, in addition to the one that is at Hyderabad, “Project Krushi-Vizag” or “Project Krushi- XYZ”. I am looking forward to that.

But,

But as I am learning to think differently from some of my juniors, why not think of an Old age home for “Street Parents”, “Street Saikorian parents” I should say. Those Saikorian parents displaced from their families, abandoned by their children. We should prefer to call them ‘Displaced Parents’.

We at Vizag have been discussing this for quite some time as we all agree that many of us will be ‘displaced’ in the future. I am sure and very much agree.

We are in the process of acquiring a 3 acre plot near Vizag, belonging to Manasas Trust, belonging to Gajapathi Family.

The logo for the Home has already been designed:

PROJECT QURSHI

LONELINESS IS THE WORST POVERTY

The typical floor plan and the required estimates have also been finalized by a team of expert Saikorians:

This will consist of mainly 3 houses of 5 stories each, with apartment-like accommodation with a bedroom, study room (with a computer and internet) and attached toilet. Dormitories for single Saikorians with attached bathrooms (without doors) and toilets. Common area for get-togethers. A tuck shop with all requirements, including a wide range of choice of liquor. A common mess. And so on.

The Bye laws and other rules and regulations are being worked out by a team headed by a Saikorian advocate in the High Court. Basically they will be on these lines:

Membership shall be strictly for Displaced Saikorians. Those Saikorians kicked out by their children. And as a proof they have to show at least one boot mark on their backs. (I already have one).

Couples are preferred, but single Saikorians can also be considered.

Couples are placed in apartments and singles will be given accommodation in the dormitories.

The prefect of each house shall be the healthiest Saikorian. (By the count of number of teeth remaining).

All inmates have to sign a bond saying that they shall abide by the strict rules as laid down and if anyone is caught disobeying shall be sent for ‘extra parade’ lead by a retired Saikorian Lt.Colonel.

The children of the inmates, who wish to see their parents, are allowed only on the 3^rd Saturday of every month between 3 PM and 6PM.

The daily routine for the inmates shall be as follows:

5.00 AM: wake-up call (by loud blaring of devotional songs sung by the worst Saikorian singer)

Hot tea or coffee is served in the bed.

6.00 AM: Line up for Yoga practice.

7.00 -8.00AM: change and dress-up.

8.00 – 9.00 AM: Breakfast.

9.30 AM: Saikorians will board a bus to reach various Govt. Schools to teach the children in any subject of their choice.

1.00 PM: Back to Home for lunch.

2.00 -5.00 PM: Rest and afternoon nap.

5.00 PM: Tea and biscuits.

5.00- 7.00PM: Games like caroms, chess or Computer games.

8.00 – 10.00 PM: Drinks and dinner.

10.00PM: lights out.

In addition to this, there shall be weekly excursion trips to nearby temples and exciting places.

All the inmates have to spend one full month of every year with the children at Krushi- Hyderabad.

All apartments and dormitories shall be fitted with CC-cameras to enable immediate medical attention if need be. (Those who want to spend some private time with their partner have the option to switch off the camera for that time.)

All this is still in the process of finalization and open for discussion. The final draft shall be circulated soon.

Disclaimer: This is just for humor, but I sincerely feel that all of us should give a serious thought about it.