PEOPLE OF CHINCHINIM TRUST People of Chinchinim awards were initiated in 1971 with a view to encourage village children and also as an incentive not to patronize city schools The motto is HELPING OTHERS IN THE MEMORY OF OUR LOVED ONES It is for the benefit of students of Village schools of Chinchinim. It is Registered as the Trust in May 2006, under Regd No.1652/06, Margao, Goa.The Trustees are Nelson Lopes, the founder Chairman, Mr.Fideles Pereira, Mr.Cypriano Lopes, Mrs Leena Lopes and late Mr.Sorenson Gracias.The Trust enjoys 80G facility, whereby the donors can avail 50% deductions in Income Tax relief.The Trust has a capital of Rs13 lakhs by way of donations and the interest is distributed as prizes The prize is interest on donated amount along with a citation and distributed on the annual school function The current schemes are as follows: Prizes at the SSCE for the first ,second and third students, First and second in subjects, First in Math’s&Science combined, First Boy ,Girl in Chinchinim,First in A.V.Chinchinim(Konkani,student,Boy),First in std XII Arts /Science, Sports awards are also given to a boy and girl from all the schools, Teacher award for the Primary and Secondary schools on rotation. Free limited Medical benefit and unlimited free Medical Check up with local resident doctors. Financial aid or in kind, to students for uniforms ,text Books, dictionaries, compasboxes ,school bags, note books, umbrellas, school fees and aid to beneficiaries of SVP. THE TRUST APPRECIATES GENEROUS RESPONSE OF OUR VILLAGERS AND ALSO FOR PASSING A GOOD WORD AROUND ABOUT OUR SCHEMES FOR THE WELFARE OF OUR VILLAGE CHILDREN Nelson Lopes Chinchinim 9850926276/0832-2863327