Pratham Education Foundation

Pratham Education Foundation Recognised globally for its impact in education. Today, it is reaching out to millions of children annually in rural and urban areas across the country.
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Pratham is among India’s largest NGOs, working across 25 states to support children’s learning, women’s education, and youth skilling—reaching 6M+ annually through community programs and govt partnerships. In a country with 28 states, over 600 districts, and more than 350 million children, it is a monumental task to ensure that every child is literate – a task that the government cannot accomplish

alone.This thought gave birth to Pratham Education Foundation in 1995 with the aim of providing pre-school education to children in the slums of Mumbai city. Since then, the organization has grown to become one of India’s largest non-governmental organization working to provide education to the underprivileged children of India. To make its programmes sustainable and self-propelled in the long run, Pratham works closely with the school systems and the communities involved.

What does school readiness actually look like? See it in action at the School Readiness Melas (SRMs) being conducted acr...
18/06/2026

What does school readiness actually look like? See it in action at the School Readiness Melas (SRMs) being conducted across multiple states as part of CAMaL Ki Taiyyari — Pratham's summer initiative to prepare children aged 3–6 for formal schooling.

Each mela features five activity stalls focused on key developmental domains. As children move through these stalls, parents observe, participate, and gain an understanding of their child's readiness. At the end of the mela, they receive a report card, a simple, personalised snapshot of where their child is. They are also introduced to easy activities they can continue at home, so that children walk into school confidently and with a readiness to learn.

Swipe through to see what happens at each stall.

Thousands of children from Grades 5 and 6 across Bihar are coming together this month for Summer Camp 2026—an initiative...
17/06/2026

Thousands of children from Grades 5 and 6 across Bihar are coming together this month for Summer Camp 2026—an initiative led by the Education Department, Government of Bihar, with support from Pratham—to strengthen foundational reading and mathematical skills as they prepare for the new academic year.

From role play and drawing to group discussions and games, children have the opportunity to express themselves creatively and learn along the way. But the most awaited part of each day is the storytelling sessions from Kahani Train, a collection of short stories in multiple regional languages developed collaboratively by Pratham, Rekhta Foundation, and Nayi Dhara.

Facilitated by Shiksha Sevaks (government-supported community volunteers) and rooted in strong local community involvement, this initiative aims to foster reading comprehension, communication skills, creative thinking, and a growing enthusiasm for learning among children.

17/06/2026

Children make meaning of the world based on what they see around them. And so, when it comes to developing basic reading skills, the content needs to reflect everyday realities and settings.

In conversation with Meenakshi Ramesh, CEO of Pratham, Rukmini Banerji, Senior Advisor and Former CEO of Pratham, talks about developing teaching-learning materials based on the learning patterns of children.

The latest episode of our podcast, PrathaMic – The Learning Movement is live on YouTube and Spotify. Tune in now!

🔗 Links in comments.

14/06/2026

Meenakshi Ramesh, CEO of Pratham, and Rukmini Banerji, Senior Advisor and Former CEO of Pratham, come together for an insightful conversation about the learning gap, people-powered change, and the adventures that come with this body of work.

Tune in to watch the latest episode of our podcast, PrathaMic: The Learning Movement.

👇 Find the episode link in the comments below.

As children aged 3-6 transition from Anganwadi centres and pre-primary sections into Grade 1, opportunities to build fou...
12/06/2026

As children aged 3-6 transition from Anganwadi centres and pre-primary sections into Grade 1, opportunities to build foundational skills become especially important.

CAMaL Ki Taiyyari is Pratham's summer initiative, in collaboration with P&G Shiksha, designed to reach children, families, and Anganwadi workers at this crucial moment of transition. As part of this initiative, children participate in School Readiness Melas (SRMs) — moving through activity stalls across key developmental domains: language, numeracy, cognition, motor skills, and social-emotional development. Mothers and caregivers observe and later receive a simple report card that helps them better understand their child's development and readiness for school. They are also oriented on simple learning activities that they can do at home with their children.

Swipe to see children engaging in fun activities at SRMs across states.

Curious about CAMaL Ki Taiyyari? Click on the link in the comments.

We are happy to share that Pratham's Youth and Skilling program has been felicitated at the Bharat Leadership Summit 202...
11/06/2026

We are happy to share that Pratham's Youth and Skilling program has been felicitated at the Bharat Leadership Summit 2026, organised by Lokshahi Marathi News Channel, for its contribution to skill development and youth empowerment in Maharashtra.

The award was presented by Mangal Prabhat Lodha, Cabinet Minister for Skill Development, Employment, Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Government of Maharashtra, and received by Pratham’s Rajesh Thokale and Sachin Chandorkar.

This recognition reflects our collective commitment to empowering youth through quality skill development opportunities and creating pathways toward sustainable livelihoods.

Play is an integral part of Pratham's programs for children, because they learn best when they are engaged, expressive, ...
11/06/2026

Play is an integral part of Pratham's programs for children, because they learn best when they are engaged, expressive, and free to imagine. From our work with mothers and Anganwadis to our learning camps in communities, we use games, songs, stories, and hands-on activities to build foundational skills.

But beyond learning, play is also where friendships are formed, confidence is found, and childhood is truly lived.

Swipe through to see children learn, create, and grow, all while having fun and sharing a few laughs.

The District Collector Office and Police Department of Nandurbar, Maharashtra, have come together with Pratham Education...
10/06/2026

The District Collector Office and Police Department of Nandurbar, Maharashtra, have come together with Pratham Education Foundation to launch Mission Saksham 3.0, a collaborative initiative focused on expanding skill development and employment opportunities for young people across the district.

Guided by District Collector, Ms. Mittali Sethi, Superintendent of Police, Ms. Ashwini Sanap, and CEO of Zilla Parishad, Mr. Naman Goyal, the initiative—first launched in January 2025—aims to connect more than 2,000 youth with industry-relevant skill training, career guidance, and placement support. As of June 2026, 100 students have already been enrolled and sent to various Pratham training centres under Mission Saksham 3.0 for residential skill development programs.

Pratham runs over 190 training centres and provides localised community training across 18 states and 1 Union Territory in India. Launched in 2005, our Youth and Skilling program equips young people (18-35 years) from disadvantaged backgrounds with employable skills and provides them access to jobs, entrepreneurship, and further education.
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Anger can often become the fuel that makes change possible. Do you agree?Join Pratham CEO, Meenakshi Ramesh and Co-Found...
10/06/2026

Anger can often become the fuel that makes change possible. Do you agree?

Join Pratham CEO, Meenakshi Ramesh and Co-Founder, Farida Lambay for a reflective conversation on change beginning from communities, centering lived experiences and the power of partnerships. Tune in to the second episode of PrathaMic – The Learning Movement today!

📺 Don't miss the complete episode. Click the link in the comments to watch.

As children aged 3–6 prepare to transition from Anganwadi centres and pre-primary sections into formal schooling, the su...
08/06/2026

As children aged 3–6 prepare to transition from Anganwadi centres and pre-primary sections into formal schooling, the summer months become a critical window for building foundational skills.

CAMaL Ki Taiyyari is Pratham's summer school readiness initiative running across multiple states in the country. At its heart are Anganwadi workers who are conducting School Readiness Melas (SRMs) across communities and guiding mothers in supporting their children's learning at home.

To equip them for this role, Pratham conducted trainings across states, familiarising Anganwadi workers with the developmental activity stalls at the melas and orienting them on how to guide mothers through the digital content packages shared as part of the initiative.

Keep an eye out for what will unfold at these SRMs.

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