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and consumables for practical are to be met through a funding agency for a period of 3 years. 6. The tuition fee charged (approximately Rs. 40 per month) is deposited in separate bank account so that it contributes towards sustainability of the program after 3 years 7.The science/mathematics teacher in the school works as a coordinator and conducts lessons on theory and drawing prescribed under the IBT programmes. Test for sustainability Funding from Sir Dorabaji Tata Trust got over in 2001. The programme was evaluated by Mr. Ramesh Panse of Gram Mangal. The objectives stated for the project such as improvement in learning / school attendance / performance in and after 10" std. / community services etc. were achieved satisfactory. The real question was whether community would come forward to continue the programme. In 2001, all the schools (where IBT was implemented) were requested to continue the programme on their own resources. By this time these schools had realized importance of IBT and had also experienced its benefits, it was suggested that they continue by charging fees the programme by charging fees to students, by raising money through community services and through the donations from community. There was practically no support to schools in the period 20022005. Dr.Kalbag passed away in July 2003. By 2001, usefulness of IBT was demonstrated, a beginning was made towards replication of the programme but more work was needed to prove it as a fully replicable model. Rural Development Through Education System 269