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Such facilities are not available to most of the student. they will get benefitted only if Govt. make it a part of educational systems. to make it happen a demand has to be made from every level. C) Advocacy: VA cannot remain content with IBT in 100 schools out of more than 18,000 schools in Maharashtra and about 2,200,000 in India. Only Government should and can undertake the task of universalisation. VA would like to promote a movement and network of like minded NGOs. VA wants 'Work centered Education' to become part of the Government programme for quality and useful education. Some of the VA's plans may appear like a distant dream. There are many challenges on the way. It is easy to work with limited number of schools. Replicating it on a large scale is altogether different challenge. VA needs to involve lot many stakeholders in this mission. It is impossible to fulfill the mission without whole hearted support from people, educationalist, NGOs, bureaucrats, and politicians. So far, individuals as well as organizations from all sections of the society have firmly stood by VA and we hope to get their continuing support in its mission to make India a developed nation, proud of its equitable and balanced development! Dr. Yogesh Kulkarni Executive Director, Vigyan Ashram, Pabal, Dist. Pune 412403 Rural Development Through Education System 286