Released on = August 10, 2006, 3:02 am

Press Release Author = Mandar Thosar

Industry = Non Profit

Press Release Summary = Prayas is a small effort by the employees of e-Zest
Solutions, an Offshore Software Development Company, to bring positive changes in
the lives of the underprivileged.

Press Release Body = \"We should count ourselves among the lucky ones. We have all
that we need and much more. But there are millions whose lives in darkness and
despair\".

Prayas is a small effort by the employees of e-Zest Solutions, an Offshore Software
Development Company, to bring positive changes in the lives of the underprivileged.
Mr. Devendra Deshmukh, CEO at e-Zest Solutions, believes that the lack of education
is at the root of several problems afflicting our society. It is a serious
impediment to development and improvement in quality of life of rural India. The new
born social activity group, e-Zest's Prayas, aims to make a positive difference in
this area.

\'Prayas\' is a Hindi word, derived from Sanskrit, meaning Endeavor. The name of a
group represents the spirit behind its formation, purpose and activities. The group
wish to make an effort and contribution towards improving the level and spread of
education and information in rural area.

Prayas has identified two major activities under this umbrella. First is Computer
Education in rural area and the other is Cultural Awareness & Recreational activity.
Actiing on the first one, last Saturday, group members went to Pirangut village
school near Pune and tried to interact with students and spared some time with them
for awareness of computer and explained them importance of computer. Mr. Umesh
Kulkarni, Business Development Manager, who was heading this group said, \"It was
really encouraging response from the Headmaster and students. This is only start and
we are planning to implement the same in another 55 schools\".

Prayas wants to direct its efforts towards meaningful and sustainable improvements
instead of temporary relief. The projects and activities supported by Prayas are
focused on planned human and social development instead of random charity. It has
done tie-up with Sarvangin Vikas Sanstha (www.svs.org.in) to offer training and
awareness of computer education to rural schools.

This program is an initiative by e-Zest Solutions, which is an Offshore software
development company. The company is expertise in Custom software development and
Healthcare solutions. Company believes as a community it has a responsibility to
help disadvantaged members of the society to lead a better life and look forward to
a brighter future.

Web Site = http://www.e-zest.net

Contact Details = e-Zest Solutions Private Limited
Prithvi Heights, 1229A Sadashiv Peth
Pune India 411030
+91-20-24463391
http://www.e-zest.net
mandar-seo@e-zest.net