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We would also like to thank all the celebrities and artists who joined us today and surfers - you - for joining us!

With a special presentation of the national anthem - performed by specially gifted children - we say a warm goodbye!!

NDTV, Cocal Cola and children from all parts of the country would like to thank each and every person who contributed and even thank those who thought of doing so. We are sure to translate your contribution, wishes and thoughts to help children in our country!

We reached a little over 11 crores till a few seconds ago. It was a great amount. Coca Cola just made it even greater...

Atul Singh of Coca Cola donates 2 and a half crore!!!

272 schools now the campaign's umbrella...records have been shattered.

She went back home to her daughter but Aishwarya Rai is back as enter the final leg of our telethon.

Singer Javed Ali takes over from the guest line-up and let's his melodious voice do the 'talking.'

Quote-attack:

Anil Kapoor: What NDTV, Coke and Sachin are doing here is fantastic. I think girl drop-out rates needs to be addressed.

Atul Singh: When we went to our first school and installed a girl's toilet, 16 girls joined. So basic infrastructure is important. Attendance goes up, involvement goes up and kids are happy.

Ronnie Screwvala: Self-respect is important for all and it's for children too.

Kailash Kher: In this world, trying makes a difference. People like Prasoon who keep both their hearts and minds together make this a golden world. Sachin's presence also makes this even more noble.

From here on, we return to our list of superb celebrities as Anil Kapoor, Ronnie Screwvala and Kailash Kher walk in.

They join Prasoon Joshi, Sachin, Vikram and Coca Cola's Atul Singh.

Latest count as we move towards our big finale stands at over 220 schools.

Moon Beverages, Brindavdan Agro, Sri Sarvanaya Sugar, Wave Beverages, Brindavan Bottlers, Diamond Beverages and Bengal Beverages contribute Rs 10 lakh each.

We are making rapid progress now. Just an hour left in our 12-hour telethon. Do please contribute by clicking the button on the right. Even small contributions make a huge impact.

AND SACHIN HELPS US CROSS THE 200-SCHOOL MARK!

Sachin adopts a school. Great gesture in what has been an incredible pool of gestures through the day.

Another contribution of Rs 10 lakh, this time from Superior Drinks Pvt Ltd which helps us cross the Rs 10-crore mark.

Enrich Agro Food Products come on stage and donate Rs 10 lakh for the cause. That helps us reach 9.9 crore!

Update: The Support My School Campaign has generated Rs 9.5 crore till 1940 hrs. Thank you!

Yuvraj says the team misses Sachin but can listen to their own choice of music now!

Sachin speaks on his ODI retirement: I did not feel I should play the 2015 World Cup so I wanted to back out from the ODI scene.

Cricket Yuvraj Singh, who has been with us on the phone line, says he heard and loved Deepraj's song. Says he though, won't sing when Sachin says even the south-paw can sing well!

The maturity with which these child artists have been performing through the day is just more evidence of the fact that we need to give a solid platform to scores of children like them.

We just had a scintillating performance from Sanjana and now, Deepraj Rai comes all the way from Sikkim to enthrall all.

Also, users of the NDTV App have been asked to post their questions for Sachin and Rahul.

Santosh Kantebet asked : Do you think we should do something for our teachers as well?

Sachin replied: Absolutely. Like we have training for coaches in cricket, we should have proper training procedures for teachers.

Rahul Bose adds: A happy teacher means happy students!

"The eco-system around the place of learning, of reading is extremely important. I have seen in places in Rajasthan for example where girls have to go in the open where as toilets are basic," says Rahul.