Ministry of Education Introduces PRERANA - Experiential Learning Program For Classes 9 to 12

The Ministry of Education has launched the 'Prerana: An Experiential Learning Programme' for students in classes 9 to 12. This weekly residential program is designed for 20 selected students and will be conducted at a vernacular school in Mehsana, Gujarat. Check details here 

The Ministry of Education's Department of School Education & Literacy, under the Government of India, has launched 'Prerana: An Experiential Learning Program.' Its aim is to provide a meaningful, distinctive, and motivational experience to all participants, fostering the development of leadership qualities. Prerana is a week-long residential initiative tailored for selected students from Class 9 to 12. 

It's a program centered on experiential and inspirational learning, merging heritage with cutting-edge technology. Every week, a cohort of 20 selected students - 10 boys and 10 girls, hailing from different regions across the country will participate. Prerana integrate principles of Indian education system and the philosophy of value-based education aligned with National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. 

The curriculum of Prerana School, developed by IIT Gandhi Nagar, is anchored in nine themes centered on values: Swabhiman and Vinay, Shaurya and Sahas, Parishram and Samarpan, Karuna and Sewa, Vividhta and Ekta, Satyanishtha and Shuchita, Navachar and Jigyasa, Shraddha aur Vishwas, and Swatantrata and Kartavya. 

Registration for PRERANA Program 

To register for Prerana, students from classes 9th to 12th can visit the official website: prerana.education.gov.in. They have to fill the requisite details to be a part of the ambitious and aspirational Prerana program. The registered applicants will go through a selection process, as prescribed on the portal. 

They can also join the selection procedure conducted at the School/block level, on designated ‘Prerana Utsav’ day, through various activities based on the ethos of Prerana to evaluate for well rounded personalities keen to shape the future of our nation. The Prerana program will be hosted at a Vernacular School established in 1888 in Vadnagar, situated in the Mehsana district of Gujarat. 

What After Selection To PRERANA Program? 

After selection, the 20 participants (10 boys and 10 girls) will attend the Prerana program and embark on a journey of inspiration, innovation, and self-discovery. After the program, the participants will carry the ethos of Prerana into their respective communities, become change makers and spark positive change to inspire others. 

The daily program schedule of the selected students will incorporate yoga, mindfulness, and meditation sessions, followed by hands-on experiential learning, themed sessions, and engaging learning activities. Evening programs will encompass visits to ancient and heritage sites, inspirational film screenings, creative missions, talent showcases, and more, ensuring a comprehensive approach to learning. Additionally, students will participate in a diverse range of activities. 

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