Vidya Bharti A Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) with focus on evolving an alternate system of national education
Area of Intervention School education reform, Teacher training, development of innovative learning-teaching modules
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Support from society and its efficient usage through NGO resources for effective program implementation
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Necessary permissions and cooperation from the Education Officials at block, district and State level
Key Geography All States and Union Territories (except Mizoram & Lakshadweep)
Need for the initiative Problem No provision for imparting education in mother tongue and cultural values in children
Situation Before
Impact and Key Learning
India’s education system is largely based on European and American teaching methods
Achieved so far •
The Alumni of Vidya Bharti are wellestablished on reputed posts in different fields - on the basis of lessons learnt by them in their Schools
Developing a National Education System to produce young minds filled with patriotism, and who are physically, biologically, mentally, intellectually and spiritually strong in all respects
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Outgoing students reflect turnaround personality to become a respected citizen of family, society and the nation
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Self-confidence and self-respect amongst students is very high
Steps
Key Learning
Provision for prayer system, culture acknowledgment project, sports at all India level, Yoga and Music classes
Only value based education can create a true human being and education imparted in the mother tongue with balanced approach results in overall personality development of students
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