Prerana Programme

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About Prerana Programme:

It 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.

Q1: What are the aims of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020?

National Education Policy (NEP) aims to revolutionise education in India by bringing comprehensive reforms. Also focuses on holistic development, multilingualism, flexibility, and technology integration and promises to create a more inclusive and future-ready education system.

Source: PRERANA program