PRERANA program

Recently Department of School Education & Literacy under Ministry of Education has launched ‘Prerana: An Experiential Learning program’.

About PRERANA program

• The program is designed for students in classes IX to XII, aiming to empower them with leadership qualities through a week-long residential experience.
• Rooted in the principles of the Indian education system and value-based education, Prerana aligns with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.
• It is an experiential and inspirational learning program for students with the best-in-class technology where heritage meets innovation.
• The program operates from a Vernacular School founded in 1888 in Vadnagar, Gujarat, one of India’s oldest cities in the Mehsana district.
  • The school in Vadnagar serves as a tribute to the city’s resilient spirit, overcoming challenges such as earthquakes and natural calamities.
  • Vadnagar is a living city with ancient heritage sites and monuments dating back to the early historic period, continuing to thrive in the modern era.

Format:

• The Prerana School curriculum, developed by IIT Gandhi Nagar, revolves around nine value-based themes:
  • Swabhiman and Vinay
  • Shaurya and Sahas
  • Parishram and Samarpan
  • Karuna and Sewa
  • Vividhta and Ekta
  • Satyanishtha and Shuchita
  • Navachar and Jigyasa
  • Shraddha aur Vishwas
  • Swatantrata and Kartavya.
• Through these themes, the program aims to inspire and instill respect for India’s unity in diversity, embodying the ethos of “Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam”.
• Participants, comprising 10 boys and 10 girls, will engage in yoga, mindfulness, experiential learning, thematic sessions, and hands-on activities.
• Evening activities include visits to ancient sites, inspirational film screenings, talent shows, and mission life creative activities for a holistic learning approach.
• The program encourages diversity by embracing indigenous knowledge systems, incorporating State-of-Art technologies, and learning from inspirational personalities.

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