The Department of School Education and Literacy, Ministry of Education, Government of India has launched ‘Prerana: An Experiential Learning programme’, it aims to empower students with leadership qualities, as per the official announcement.
As per the officials, Prerana is driven with an aim to integrate principles of Indian education system and the philosophy of value-based education which is a cornerstone of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.
The press release further said that the Prerana is a week-long residential programme for selected students of class IX to XII. It is an experiential and inspirational learning programme for students with the best-in-class technology where heritage meets innovation. A batch of 20 selected students (10 boys and 10 girls) will attend the programme, every week from various parts of the country.
The day-wise programme 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 learning from inspirational personalities, as mentioned in the press release.
Students can register through the portal, wherein applicants can fill the requisite details to be a part of the ambitious and aspirational Prerana programme. The registered applicants will go through a selection process, as prescribed on the portal.
Applicants 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.
Upon selection, the 20 participants (10 boys and 10 girls) will be attending 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, as informed in the press release.