Prerana Programme:
The Union Minister of Education interacted with students, teachers, parents of PM SHRI Schools and alumni of Prerana Programmes.
- Prerana Programme was launched in January 2024 by the Union Education Ministry.
- It is driven by a strong commitment to integrate principles of the Indian education system and the philosophy of value-based education which is a cornerstone of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.
- Prerana is a week-long residential program for selected students of class IX to XII.
- It is an experiential and inspirational learning program for students with the best-in-class technology where heritage meets innovation.
- A batch of 20 selected students (10 boys and 10 girls) attend the program every week from various parts of the country.
- Prerana program is running from a Vernacular School, established in 1888 in Vadnagar, Mehsana District, Gujarat.
- The curriculum of Prerana School prepared by IIT Gandhi Nagar is rooted in 9 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.
- The program based on above themes will inspire the youth and foster respect for Bharat’s unity in diversity, embodying the spirit of “Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam.
