Prayog Shiksha Kendra
The Gramothhan Prayog Shiksha Kendras (PSKs) provide accessible, high-quality education for children in remote areas of Sonepur district, Odisha. These centers act as community-based learning hubs offering holistic education, innovative teaching methods, and strong parental engagement to overcome barriers in schooling.
Key Goals
- Develop a child-centric, contextual learning approach.
- Ensure accessible and inclusive learning spaces within communities.
- Improve foundational literacy and numeracy among rural children.
- Increase parental and community involvement in education.
- Implement innovative and activity-based teaching methods.
Program Highlights
- Operating since 2017 in rural and tribal villages
- Conduct 2-hour morning sessions before school for children aged 5–12 years
- Facilitated by locally trained community youth
- Regular meetings and home visits for stronger parental engagement
Impact (2017–Present)
- 7 Prayog Shiksha Kendras established
- 30–35 students supported per center (over 1,400+ children impacted)
- 20+ local youth trained as community facilitators
- 95% parental involvement in the learning process
