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PM’s School Becomes Base for Residential Programme for Students

ByULF TEAM

Jan 5, 2024 #Articles
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Why in the News?

  • The Ministry of Education launched ‘Prerana’, an experiential learning programme.
  • This programme will operate from the vernacular school in Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s birthplace Vadnagar, Gujarat where he studied when he was a student.

What’s in Today’s Article?

  • About Prerana Programme (Basic Details, Objectives, Features of the Programme)

About ‘Prerana’ Programme:

  • Department of School Education & Literacy, Ministry of Education, Government of India has launched ‘Prerana: An Experiential Learning Program’.
  • Objective: To offer a meaningful, unique, and inspiring experience to all participants, thereby empowering them with leadership qualities.
  • Prerana is driven by a strong commitment to integrate principles of Indian education system and the philosophy of value-based education which is a corner stone of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.

Features of ‘Prerana’ Programme:

  • Duration, number of participants and nature of the programme
    • Prerana is a week-long residential program for selected students of class IX to XII.
    • A batch of 20 selected students (10 boys and 10 girls) will attend the program, every week from various parts of the country.
    • It is an experiential and inspirational learning program for students with the best-in-class technology where heritage meets innovation.
  • Theme
    • The curriculum of Prerana School prepared by IIT-Gandhinagar 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, and
      • Swatantrata and Kartavya.
    • The program based on above themes will inspire the youth and foster respect for Bharat’s unity in diversity, embodying the spirit of “VasudhaivaKutumbakam”.
    • It will contribute by making the youth of today, a flame holder for Viksit Bharat.
  • Mentors
    • Towards this endeavour, the participants will be guided by mentors from prestigious institutions.
  • Other features
    • The day-wise program schedule will feature yoga, mindfulness, and meditation sessions, followed by experiential learning, thematic sessions, and hands on interesting learning activities.
    • Evening activities will include visits to ancient and heritage sites, inspirational film screenings, mission life creative activities, talent shows etc. ensuring a holistic learning approach.
    • Apart from this, students will engage in diverse activities, embracing indigenous knowledge systems, latest State-of-Art technologies, and learnings from inspirational personalities.
    • Students can register through the portal, wherein applicants can fill the requisite details to be a part of the ambitious and aspirational Prerana program.
  • Institution from where this programme will run
    • Prerana program will run from a Vernacular School, established in 1888, in one of the oldest living cities of India, Vadnagar, district Mehsana, Gujarat.

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