Prajayatna

Prajayatna is a development initiative working to improve the quality of education in public schools and anganwadis.

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  • 80G
  • 12A
  • CSR-1
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About

  • Headquarters

    Bangalore, Karnataka

  • Since

    2008

Prajayatna is a not-for-profit, development initiative, working to improve the public education system in India. Since the year 2008 , Prajayatna has Read morebeen working with different stakeholders, especially communities and local government bodies, towards the holistic development of schools.  Our work presently operational in the States of Karnataka, Uttar Pradesh and Jharkhand. Prajayatna understands that the most important aspect that is necessary for continuous improvement in quality and sustainable change is stakeholder ownership of education development.


Issue

Infrastructure and Facilities: Many schools lack basic infrastructure like classrooms, clean water, toilets, and electricity, making it difficult for students to learn in a conducive environment. Quality of Education: The quality of teaching and learning materials is often subpar, leading to poor educational outcomes. Teacher vacancies and low teacher quality also contribute to this problem. Access and Attendance: Remote and rural areas often have limited access to schools, and the dropout rate remains high due to economic pressures, child labor, and gender bias. Language Barriers: In multilingual India, language differences can hinder comprehension and engagement, particularly for marginalized communities. Inequality: Disparities in education persist based on gender, caste, and economic status, perpetuating social inequalities. Teacher Training: Inadequate training for teachers and a lack of professional development opportunities result in ineffective teaching methods. Curriculum Relevance: The curriculum may not always align with the needs of the students, with a focus on rote memorization over practical skills. Child Nutrition and Health: Anganwadis also aim to improve child nutrition and health but face challenges related to malnutrition and healthcare access. Monitoring and Accountability: Weak monitoring mechanisms and corruption can impede the effective allocation of resources and implementation of policies. Digital Divide: The COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated the digital divide, making online learning inaccessible to many children. Addressing these challenges is crucial to improving the quality of education and ensuring equal opportunities for all children in India.


Action

We work with all stakeholders to improve the quality of education and enable the local community to take ownership. We do this by 1. Partnering with the local government. 2. Working with the local communities and setting up meetings with the Gram Panchayat, SMC, etc. 3. Conducting awareness and enrolment campaigns. 4. Capacity building of teachers through regular workshops and trainings. 5. Providing learning materials, and other supplies. 6. Creating a holistic learning curriculum. 7. Inclusion of all children including children with disabilities.

Demographies Served

Impact

Impact of the organization - Have worked with more than 10000 schools and 4000 GPs for the decentralization of education governance in 6 states, namely, Karnataka, Uttar Pradesh, Jharkhand, Rajasthan and Andhra Pradesh and Telangana; and trained as many SMC and GP representatives. - Worked with 150 schools in the implementation of Kalikayatna – A quality learning initiative reaching 8000 children in Karnataka and Uttar Pradesh - Initiated 200 preschools in low-income areas of which 60 of them have been converted to anganwadis. - Have worked with 650 anganwadis in Karnataka and Jharkhand and reached out to 15000 children. Presently working with 185 Centres reaching out to 4000 children in Karnataka and Uttar Pradesh. - Worked with self-help groups in Jharkhand to empower them to address issues of education and strengthen the governance of the schools, thereby ensuring quality education for all children. - Redefined our learning approach truly inclusive by ensuring that children with disabilities are part of the learning process.

Programs

  • Kalikayatna - Quality Learning Initiative

    Prajayatna intends to address low learning levels of children in primary schools (Std 1 to 5) through the child-centric pedagogy developed by the organization which looks at the holistic development of the children. It is seen that such a learning approach is required to make the
    children interested in the process of learning. The advantages of such learning need to be seen
    and understood by the community in order to prevent migration of the children in the short run
    and ensure a better quality of life in the long term. There is also a need to mitigate the effects of
    the COVID-19 pandemic by ensuring that the learning gaps are filled and the children are
    supported to learn further.

  • Early childhood care and Education - Transformation of Anganwadis

    Prajayatna began addressing ECCE concerns in 2000 by setting up child care centers in low-income areas near Bangalore. These centers aimed to keep older children in school, as many were dropping out to care for younger siblings due to the absence of quality ECCE facilities.
    Recognizing the need to improve existing Anganwadis, Prajayatna partnered with the Department of Women and Child Development in Karnataka to involve communities in
    managing these centers. Prajayatna’s work in ECCE began in 2009 and extended to 500
    Anganwadis across six districts. In 2022, Prajayatna expanded its efforts to Uttar Pradesh to create quality learning environments for children, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. Presently working 187 anganwadis across UP and Karnataka.

Impact Metrics

  • Number of Anganwadis

    Program Name

    ECCE - Transformation of Anganwadis

    Year-wise Metrics
    • 2022-23 187
  • Number of Schools Impacted

    Program Name

    Kalikayatna - Quality Learning Initiative

    Year-wise Metrics
    • 2021-22 8000
    • 2022-23 9600
  • Number of Children Impacted

    Year-wise Metrics
    • 2022-23 93234
  • Number of Teachers Impacted

    Year-wise Metrics
    • 2022-23 2452

Leadership Team

  • Mary Punnoose

    Chief Functionary Officer ( CFO)

  • Ram babu

    Programme Coordinator

Demographics & Structure

  • No. of Employees

    21-50

M&E

  • Internal, External Assessors

    No

Policies

  • Ethics and Transparency Policies

    No

  • Formal CEO Oversight & Compensation Policy

    No

Political & Religious Declarations

  • On Affiliation if any

    No

  • On Deployment Bias if any

    No

Registration Details

  • PAN Card

    AAAAP8812C

  • Registration ID

    107/2007-08

  • VO ID / Darpan ID

    KA/20170165308

  • 12A

    AAAAP8812CE20214

  • 80G

    AAAAP8812CF20214

  • FCRA

    094421453

  • CSR Registration Number

    CSR00006734

Location

  • Headquarters

    331, 1st A Main Rd, 7th Block, Jayanagar, Bangalore, 560070

    Directions

Other Details

  • Parent Organisation

    MAYA

  • Type & Sub Type

    Non-profit
    Society

Financial Details

 Income / Expenses
  • 2022-23

    Income
    Rs.20,381,085
    Expenses
    Rs.20,710,640
    Admin Expenses
    Rs.2,565,542
    Program Expenses
    Rs.18,145,098
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