the abuses endured by children because of unhealthy educational practices. The members of the first Governing body were Anne Radhakrishnamurti (president), T.Venugopalarao (vice-president), S.R.Parimi (secretary), Y.Venkateswararao, B.V.Apparao, Y. Ramakrishnayya and E.Venkateswararao Over the last 27 years, many enthusiastic college graduates joined the Trust as members and contributed towards furthering the Trust's objectives. The present strength of the General Body is 23. The General Body, as per the bylaws, elects the new Governing Body every three years. The present Governing Body members are D. Sambasivarao (President), A. Jagannatha Rao (vice-president), S.R. Parimi (secretary), Dr. K. Jayapradadevi (treasurer), R. Santhi, Hema Parimi, and G. Jayshree. Activities of the Trust include: Vikasa Vidya Vanam Day School Living Vikasa Vidya Vanam Providing scholarships to children belonging to low income groups Organizing annual seminars on topics related to school education Organizing awareness programs for parents on holistic development of children Organizing workshops/seminars for teachers on 'Child-Centered Education' Organized awareness programs for teachers and parents in collaboration with organizations like -Forum for child centered education, Loksatta, Jana Vignana Vedika See also Montessori method List of schools in India Rishi valley school, located in Chittoor and based on the same philosophy. Walden's Path, Hyderabad References External links Vikasa Vidya Vanam Official Website Education in Vijayawada Schools in Krishna district Schools in Andhra Pradesh 1983 establishments in Andhra Pradesh Educational institutions established in 1983