Reimagining Science Education: Transformative Initiative for Rural India

Prayoga Institute's Kriya initiative aims to enhance science education in rural Karnataka by providing 12 government schools with science labs and courseware. Supported by SBI Foundation, it impacts over 11,000 students across 77 schools, offering teacher empowerment and bridging educational gaps in rural areas.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Bengaluru | Updated: 19-06-2025 11:54 IST | Created: 19-06-2025 11:54 IST
Reimagining Science Education: Transformative Initiative for Rural India
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A transformative initiative is set to boost science education in rural Karnataka, India. The Prayoga Institute of Education Research is providing 12 government schools in Raichur district with science labs and curated courseware aligned with educational syllabi.

This move, part of the Kriya initiative, aims to impact over 11,000 students across 77 schools. It enjoys backing from the State Bank of India Foundation and SBI Funds Management Pvt. Ltd, marking a notable effort towards enhancing rural education.

The initiative, now in its 10th year, stresses experiential learning and includes a Teacher Empowerment Programme for continuous academic mentoring. The collaboration is a step forward in bridging educational disparities in rural regions.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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