Context: Recently, the Ministry of Education has launched ‘Prerana: An Experiential Learning program’ for students in Classes 9 to 12  in line with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.

• The program will run from a Vernacular School, established in 1888, in Mehsana, Gujarat where the Prime Minister studied.

About Prerana Program

• Aim: To offer a meaningful, unique, and inspiring experience to all participants, thereby empowering them with leadership qualities.
• Selection of Cohort for Participation: Each week, a diverse group of 20 students, comprising 10 boys and 10 girls from different regions of the country, will be selected to attend the programme.
• • Curriculum: Prepared by IIT Gandhi Nagar.
  •  Values: It is rooted in 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. 
  • A Dynamic Learning Experience: 
    • The Day-wise Program: Yoga, mindfulness, and meditation sessions, followed by experiential learning, thematic sessions, and hands-on interesting learning activities. 
    • Evening Activities: Visits to ancient and heritage sites, inspirational film screenings, mission life creative activities, talent shows etc. ensuring a holistic learning approach. 
    • Other Diverse Activities: Embracing indigenous knowledge systems, the latest State-of-the-art technologies, and learning from inspirational personalities.

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News Source: PIB