is an initiative of Atheist Centre's work among the criminal tribes who are now known as denotified tribes. Lavanam, Hemalata Lavanam and others worked in the Criminal settlements of Andhra Pradesh and initiated steps for criminal reformation. Samskar also took up the programme for the eradication of the Jogini system, which is a remnant of the Devadasi in Telangana region of AP. It is a heinous practice thrust on the poor untouchable women in the remote villages of the erstwhile Hyderabad State. Chelli Nilayam, Sister's Home, was founded at Varni, in Nizamabad District in 1987 for the Jogins. All three organisations have their headquarters at Atheist Centre, Vijayawada. University and research centre On 26 September 2011, the Atheist Centre announced that it would open a university and research centre founded on the principles of Gora that would serve as India's first atheist university. It will not be affiliated with any conventional institution. Atheist Centre has a library, with a good collection of books by Gora and his articles on atheism, still primary sources research on atheism, humanism and Gandhian philosophy. Books and publications The Atheist, an English-language monthly magazine, was established in 1969. It carries articles on atheism, humanism, spirit of inquiry, and scientific reform through secular social work. Nasthika Margam, a Telugu-language monthly, has been published since 1977. It deals with atheism, rationalism, and women's issues. References External links Website of Atheist Centre Atheist Centre: An Introduction Against Her Will: Devadasi Culture In South India Humanism in Action: The Work of Gora and the Atheist Centre in India 1940 establishments in India Rationalist groups based in India Atheist organizations Organizations established in 1940 Organisations based in Vijayawada