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w The new Models: education 1 Empowerment through Education. (Mahatma system will by definition Phule, Maharshi Karve,) produce 2 Cooperative enterprises; to give income development of generation; (Amul), body mind Social Reform; remove superstition; liberate and society, from caste and tradition shackles etc. (Raja and be suitable Ram Mohan Roy) for all 4 Mass Movements; resistance; confrontation; (Chipko, Narmada Bachao) 5 Give access to finance: (Gramin Bank; Mahila Savings groups etc.). 6 Rural Development; Projects; (Water Shed Development, Health Projects; Sanitation. Housing projects; Supply of drinking water.) Science and Technology: Ultimate benefit to the whole humanity. (Louis Pasteur; Edison) Strengthen the Moral Fibre of Humanity; (Gautam Budhha; Swami Vivekanand; Mahatama Gandhi.) Economic restructuring; (Either through socialism; or open market system); 10 Do Good ; Charity; Compassion: (Mother Theresa) All the above are models that have been used by many. We have to choose a model, based on our conviction, temperament and abilities. The models are not mutually exclusive but the main direction has to be clear. The prevalent idea of an NGO is represented by the Mass Movements, 'Andolan' or the Water shed development- Sanitation type 'Rural Development programmes, or the women's self finance groups. These are desirable programmes but are not part of our dream. Rural Development Through Education System 167