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SUMMARY:Visit to Learning Hubs Centers at  T. Narasipura Surrounding Villages
DESCRIPTION:Mr. Satishrao and team from Pragathi\, Texas visited on 5th November to Learning hubs centers at T. Narasipura surrounding Villages and interacted with community and volunteers about the program.
URL:https://www.prathammysore.org/event/visit-to-learning-hubs-centers-at-t-narasipura-surrounding-villages/
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SUMMARY:Pragati Team visited Basavanagiri Hadi
DESCRIPTION:Pragati team visited Basavanagiri Hadi of HD Kote taluk and got information from Hadi people about Ashram school education. Pragati will monitoring support to our partnership program in future\,in this regard they observed the progress proactively and discussed with the school staff and the community.
URL:https://www.prathammysore.org/event/pragati-team-visited-basavanagiri-hadi/
CATEGORIES:News
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SUMMARY:4 Days Training Program
DESCRIPTION:The first group of 4 days training has been successfully completed on 13th October 2023. STWD director Mr. Kallesh along with advisor Mr. Lakshmi Narayan attended training program and observed the training and also got feedback from the teachers and spoke about the importance of this program.
URL:https://www.prathammysore.org/event/4-days-training-program/
CATEGORIES:News
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SUMMARY:Visit to the training program
DESCRIPTION:Pratham Mysore Trustee and Director Academic Programs Dr. T. Padmini mam visit to the training program on 11th October. Interaction with teachers and talk about the outline of the KVK and NNG program.
URL:https://www.prathammysore.org/event/visit-to-the-training-program/
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SUMMARY:Government Partnership Project Training Program
DESCRIPTION:Our Government Partnership Project training program for all Valmiki Ashram school teachers of the state was Inaugurated on 10th October 2023 at Hunsur Taluk Nallur Pala Ashram School. Training Program Inaugurated by Mr. Muniraju\, Joint Director Scheduled Castes Welfare Department\, Managing trustee Mr. Ashok rao and Mr. Sheshadri trustee\, Pratham Mysore and Mr. Jagadeesh\, COO\, Pratham Mysore. Around 150 teachers were present in this training program from 5 districts.
URL:https://www.prathammysore.org/event/government-partnership-project-training-program/
CATEGORIES:News
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SUMMARY:Nutritious Cooking Competition: A Culinary Showdown in the Heart of the Muthatti Village
DESCRIPTION:Nourishing the body and soul is a time-honored tradition in villages\, where communities come together to celebrate the bounties of nature. In the spirit of this age-old tradition and to commemorate September month as Poshan Month Pratham Mysore in collaboration with KVK –JSS Suttur\, organized final Nutritious Cooking competition that combined culinary expertise with a focus on health and well-being hosted at village- Muthatti on 4th October 2023. This event was not just about cooking; it was a celebration of nutritious food\, local flavors\, and the camaraderie of our close-knit community. \nCelebrating Local Cuisine: \n \nOne of the highlights of our Nutritious Cooking Competition was the emphasis on local ingredients. Participants were encouraged to use ingredients sourced from their own gardens\, orchards\, and fields. This not only showcased the richness of our region’s produce but also promoted sustainability and support for local farmers. \nHealthy Cooking Challenge:  \n \nEnthusiastic Participants \nThe heart of the competition lay in the preparation of healthy and nutritious meals. Contestants were tasked with creating dishes that not only tantalized the taste buds but also provided essential nutrients. The competition featured dishes made from Siri Dhanya- all types of millets\, potato\, cereals & pulses and raw banana catering to diverse dietary preferences. \nCommunity Engagement: \nOur Model village is known for its strong sense of community\, and this event served as a perfect platform for everyone to come together. From planning and organizing to volunteering and participating\, the entire community\, competitors from Sujjaluru\, Mavinahalli\, Hyakanuru and Muthatti\, Pratham Mysore staff\, teachers\, volunteer and facilitators played a vital role in making the competition a success. It was a true celebration of our shared heritage and the love of good food. \nExpert Judging Panel: \n\n		\n		\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n		\n\nA panel of esteemed judges\, including JSS KVK Head- M. Divya\, Ms. Vasantha\, Science teacher-Muthatti\, Ms. Ratna Rajaiah – Pratham Poshana\, Vertical head and Ms. Vinutha\, Program Manager\, Pratham Mysore evaluated the dishes based on taste\, presentation; ingredients used\, nutritional value\, and creativity. Their expertise ensured that the winning dishes not only satisfied the palate but also contributed to a healthier lifestyle. \nWinners and Prizes: \n\n		\n		\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n			\n		\n\nThe competition brought out the best in our village’s chefs\, both young and old. Prizes were awarded for the top three dishes from 13 teams\, and the winners received not only recognition\, prize\, and certificates but an invitation to participate in the JSS-KVK Food and Millet Melas\, free stalls in KVK-Sutturu fair and free pass to other prominent exhibitions and competitions. \nKVK-JSS has also promised to help and train the women on entrepreneurial skills to expand their set up and also to provide relevant training in other skill sectors. \nTraining and awareness: \nBefore the cooking competition\, educational trainings were conducted in the villages of Muthatti\, Hyakanuru\, Mavinahalli and Sujjaluru to raise awareness about the importance of nutrition and healthy eating. Participants learned about balanced diets\, the benefits of incorporating local ingredients\, and cooking techniques that maximize nutrient retention. \nFuture Initiatives: \nThe success of our Nutritious Cooking Competition has inspired us to continue promoting healthy eating in our villages. We plan to organize more culinary events\, cooking classes\, and community gardens to encourage sustainable practices and support local food producers. \nConclusion: \nOur Nutritious Cooking Competition was not just about culinary skills; it was a celebration of the rich tapestry of flavors that our village has to offer. It emphasized the importance of nutrition\, community engagement\, and the preservation of local available resources and culinary traditions. This event has left a lasting impact on our village\, inspiring us to continue nourishing both our bodies and our bonds within this close-knit community. We look forward to many more delicious and nutritious gatherings in the future.
URL:https://www.prathammysore.org/event/nutritious-cooking-competition-a-culinary-showdown-in-the-heart-of-the-muthatti-village/
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SUMMARY:Felicitation to the unpaid volunteers
DESCRIPTION:Saturday 23rd September a program was held at T. Narasipura office to felicitate the unpaid volunteers who are working at Model Village program. \nMr. Tripuranthaka (Columnist\, Playwright\, Orator\, Personality development trainer) Coordinator\, Sutturu Matt who was a special guest in this program\, gave a lecture on the importance of service to the volunteers. \nFounder Trustee Ashwini Ranjan Sir\, Managing trustee Mr. Ashok Rao Sir and Trustee Mr. Seshadri Sir participated and distributed felicitation letters to the volunteers and honored them. Total 31 volunteers were participated in this program from 6 villages.
URL:https://www.prathammysore.org/event/felicitation-to-the-unpaid-volunteers/
CATEGORIES:News
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SUMMARY:Learning Space and Library Programs at Bagepalli
DESCRIPTION:We have officially launched the Learning Space and Library programs in Government Higher Primary Girls Model School  of Bagepalli\, Chikkaballpura district\, The centers were inaugurated by the VC of Bangalore North University Dr. Niranjan Vanalli\, Sindicate Member Mr. Rajareddy\, BEO Venkataramu and SDMC president and members\, the staff of high school\, PU college were present and wished  good luck to program .
URL:https://www.prathammysore.org/event/learning-space-and-library-programs-at-bagepalli/
CATEGORIES:News
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SUMMARY:Awareness on Nutrition in locally available food materials at Educational Model Village
DESCRIPTION:Awareness meeting was scheduled at Sujjaluru\, Hyakanuru and Mavinahalli – Pratham Mysore’s Educational model villages on 8th and 14th September 2023 to aware communities on locally available nutritious food sources to lead a healthy life. Briefing on the concept of Pancha Poshana (5 nutrients) and foods\, rich in these nutrients Ms. Ratna Rajaiah\, Health and Nutrition vertical head said that there is an urgent need to create awareness on importance of locally available food resources and its usage to ensure a clean and healthy life. \n \nAs follow-up task\, food competition would be organized in all the model villages involving both male and female participants. Respective village community members\, SDMC\, parents\, gram panchayat members participated to understand the importance of Nutrients in diet. \n \nOn the same occasion Mr. Chandrasekhar\, Organic farmer\, Sujjaluru addressed the participants on the importance of Organic cultivation and the hazardous effects of chemicals on the health of both earth and mankind.
URL:https://www.prathammysore.org/event/awareness-on-nutrition-in-locally-available-food-materials-at-educational-model-village/
CATEGORIES:News
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SUMMARY:Meeting at Educational Model Village
DESCRIPTION:A meeting was scheduled at Muthatti and Mavinahalli – Pratham Mysore’s Educational model villages on 31st August 2023 to develop a strategy for owning the model village programs. The meeting was graced by community members\, SDMC\, parents\, gram panchayat members of the respective villages and was facilitated by Ms. Vinutha\, Program Manager\, Pratham Mysore. As an outcome the communities of these model villages will initiate a plan of action to take over the responsibilities.
URL:https://www.prathammysore.org/event/meeting-at-educational-model-village/
CATEGORIES:News
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SUMMARY:A meeting at Pratham Mysore Educational Model Village Hyaknur
DESCRIPTION:A meeting was called at Pratham Mysore educational model village Hyaknur regarding community ownership in children education on 22 August 2023. In this meeting Pratham Mysore founder Ashwini Ranjan sir\, COO Jagadeesh\, Gram Panchayat members of Hyaknur\, SDMC president\, members and parents participated and also observed Anganwadi class conducted by Pratham Mysore volunteer.
URL:https://www.prathammysore.org/event/a-meeting-at-pratham-mysore-educational-model-village-hyaknur/
CATEGORIES:News
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SUMMARY:Inter Village Level "Katha Odu" Competition for FLN Students
DESCRIPTION:Inter village level “Katha Odu” competition for FLN students of Pratham Mysore Educational Model Villages was held at Muttathi village thursday 20th July. Kempaiyanahundi Cluster CRP\, Muttathi village panchayat member Saraswati\, Headmaster\, Teachers and Parents of 4 villages participated in this program and made the program a success.
URL:https://www.prathammysore.org/event/inter-village-level-katha-odu-competition-for-fln-students/
CATEGORIES:News
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SUMMARY:3 days AVAYA BALA VIDYA Project 2023-24
DESCRIPTION:3 days AVAYA BALA VIDYA Project 2023-24 residential training program was successfully concluded at Sri Mutt\, Sutturu on 5th July 2023. This training program was inaugurated by the Coordinator of Sutturu Mutt\, Mr. G.L. Tripuranthaka and  Mr. Nagaraju\, Deputy Commissioner(Rtd.)\, Kendriya Vidyalaya\, who wished good luck  to teachers and also  attended as a resource persons in the training. Mr. Tripuranthaka gave  a lecture on how to teach English in simple ways to students and  Mr. Nagaraj spoke about role and management of teachers in the classroom.
URL:https://www.prathammysore.org/event/3-days-avaya-bala-vidya-project-2023-24/
CATEGORIES:News
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SUMMARY:Donor Visit to Library Centers at Our New Model Villages
DESCRIPTION:Our New Library donor Mr. Giridhar and Mrs. Mrudula Giridhar visit to Library centers at our new Model Villages Kiragsur and Thadi Malangi and take the feedback from children and school teachers about Library program.
URL:https://www.prathammysore.org/event/donor-visit-to-library-centers-at-our-new-model-villages/
CATEGORIES:News
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SUMMARY:Inauguration Ceremony of Pratham School Libraries
DESCRIPTION:Inauguration ceremony of Pratham School Libraries (Donated by Mr. Giridhar parents Mr. Venugopal and Mrs. Prema Venugopal) was held at Kiragasur and Thadi Malangi\, new educational model villages. In Kiragasur the program was attended by the Gram Panchayat President Kantaraju\, Member Mahadevaswamy\, SDMC President Prasad Naik\, Gram Panchayat Secretary\, Jagadeesh\, COO\, Pratham Mysore and in Thadi Malangi village program was attend by the SDMC President Prabhuswamy\, Vice Principal Vanajakshi\, Gram Panchayat Secretary Mallikarjunaswamy\, Computer Operator Siddharaju\, Jagadeesh\, COO\, Pratham Mysore and School Head Masters teachers and parents participated in this program and made the program a grand success.
URL:https://www.prathammysore.org/event/inauguration-ceremony-of-pratham-school-libraries/
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SUMMARY:Games and Computation for the Parents and Community
DESCRIPTION:On Wednesday 17-5-2023 some games and computation were organized for the parents and community at Model Villages.
URL:https://www.prathammysore.org/event/games-and-computation-for-the-parents-and-community/
CATEGORIES:News
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SUMMARY:A Jatha to Enroll Children in Government Schools and Anganwadi
DESCRIPTION:On 16-5-2023 Tuesday\, Awareness was created among the people through a Jatha to enroll children in Government Schools and Anganwadi in Pratham Educational Model Villages.
URL:https://www.prathammysore.org/event/a-jatha-to-enroll-children-in-government-schools-and-anganwadi/
CATEGORIES:News
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SUMMARY:Pratham Library Program at Educational Model Village Muthatti
DESCRIPTION:On Monday 16-5-2023 Honorary Adviser of Pratham Mysore Bhami Shenoy and his wife \, Head of SMP Program Reginald Wesley and C O O Jagadeesh visited Pratham Library Program at Educational Model Village Muthatti.
URL:https://www.prathammysore.org/event/pratham-library-program-at-educational-model-village-muthatti/
CATEGORIES:News
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SUMMARY:A Model Village or a Model for India?
DESCRIPTION:Author: Ms. Preeti Ranjan \nThis retelling of events begins from the moment we boarded the bus that would take us on a journey not only through the scorching landscape of rural T. Narasipura\, but also through time. A motley crew of city slickers was ready to jump into an immersive experience\, but what really set the tone of the visit was the retelling of Pratham Mysore’s story by Mr. Sheshadri. \nAs an educational NGO that started in 2002\, it has many milestones under its belt\, but what really stood out is that Pratham Mysore has its ears to the ground. Each time they were hit with a stubborn performance metric they couldn’t better\, they were able to identify the root cause and formulate a solution. In its early days\, when children were dropping out of Government Schools\, they realized that children hadn’t been taught the basic school readiness discipline required at Grade 1 – they started the Balawadi Program (now adopted as the Anganwadi program across all Government schools in the state). When children started enrolling in schools but still did not demonstrate grade level literacy and math ability\, they realized that teachers did not have the right resources to teach – they collaborated with retired educationists to developed inhouse Math and Literacy kits to help teachers simplify learning and make it a joyful experience. These accelerated teaching interventions are now used across all Government Primary Schools in the state). When children showed lethargy and lack of concentration in class\, they realized that children were not eating right – they added a health and nutrition component to their programs. \nWith this background\, around 2019\, Pratham Mysore started to think about quality of life and wholistic child development. Children in rural areas often don’t enjoy basic amenities that urban children take for granted. When COVID-19 struck\, this fact of life was thrown into stark relief. Kids across the world faced learning losses. Urban children had online classes\, which of themselves were less than ideal; rural children didn’t have devices to even access online classes. Being able to “just Google it” is not so simple when you don’t even know how to turn on the computer. Reaching children in villages called for a completely different approach\, and so began the snippets of meaningful voice messages broadcast over WhatsApp once a week. By 2020\, this simple outreach routine had started to coalesce and evolve into Pratham Mysore’s Model Village Program. \nThe cornerstone of the program is the importance it places on community participation. The program only starts when the village agrees to sign a “3-Year MOU” with Pratham Mysore. In these days of scams and grabs one is instantly suspicious\, but what does Pratham Mysore ask the villagers to sign over? Pledges that they will visit their child’s school at least twice a month\, that they will switch off TVs when their children are studying in the evenings\, that they will continue to uphold these practices once Pratham Mysore leaves\, and the like. \nWhen we got off the bus at Sujlur\, nothing seemed too different from other villages that we had passed enroute. The fields were green\, roads were kaccha and cows lazily swatted flies under the sweltering heat of the summer sun. As soon as we entered the first little building\, however\, we knew something was afoot. We were in the Model Village Anganwadi – One of the walls had a colourful jungle mural which the teacher was using to talk about nature. Simple handmade educational posters covered the other walls and learning resources were stacked all around the room. The neatly dressed teacher’s little flock demonstrated their ability to read words and simple sentences\, and do simple math with an understanding of place value. The very fact that parents had voluntarily agreed to send their children in uniform was testament to how seriously they took this program. These children were no stragglers\, they were ready for Grade 1 ahead of time. \nThe flourishing Anganwadi started a trust cycle\, and inspired the women of the village to ask if Pratham Mysore could do something to help them contribute to their family’s incomes. As the men of the village necessarily set off to work each day\, the women stayed behind to look after their houses and children. They had time to learn new skills\, and that is how the Tailor Skilling Center started off. A few small batches\, and the skilling center not only gave the village new home tailors\, but also resulted in new jobs at garment factories in the area. Empowering the primary caretakers of village children became an important component of the Model Village Program. Women who volunteered their time to help children do homework in the evenings\, now aspired to become teachers. \nGovernment schools are the fulcrum of education in villages. There are “convents” and private schools which are seen as ideal but are usually far and have higher fee structures. As a result\, most children are enrolled at Government schools\, where learning outcomes don’t always show the best results. With all the mise-en-place provided by the Anganwadi and Skilling Center\, what could be done to help the kids in higher grades? Pratham Mysore conceptualized a low-cost Learning Zone – a simplified library\, computer lab\, audio-visual room\, homework center and playroom all rolled into one. Before long\, they had assigned time slots to each and every child in the village\, and no parent wanted their child to miss out on this opportunity. Parents who brought their kids\, started hanging around reading newspapers and leafing through children’s books. This Learning Zone became the ideal place to impart the weekly WhatsApp broadcast that had started this program to begin with\, reinforcing the discipline it takes to excel at school and succeed in life. This space provided by the villagers truly became a “community space”. \nThroughout our visit we had been accompanied by a sizeable group of people who were telling us about the program and answering our multiple queries. Only when everyone sat down for a discussion next\, did one realize that they were villagers and not Pratham Mysore functionaries. They had been encouraging their children in the Anganwadi and taking pictures. They had been encouraging their friends and juniors at the Skilling Center. They had given up a day of work and consequently lost wages to be there that day\, making it abundantly clear to us visitors how invested they were in this program. They spoke about how proud they were of how far their village had come. Their kids were outperforming kids from the surrounding areas\, even at the “convent”. One could hear the pride in their voices when they spoke about how parents were willing to pay the village teachers and make these new spaces self-sustaining instead of sending their kids far away. One could sense that they truly thought of these spaces that the program had helped create as their own. \nTo square off our visit\, the children had prepared a street play for all of us to see. The message of the play was heavy – child marriage is illegal and lowers quality of life. The depiction\, however\, was simple and relatable. What was heartening to see was the applause the play got\, not only from the visitors\, but also from the doting parents and assorted villagers who had stopped to watch the road show. The message had found its mark\, and the cute play actors became the highlight of the day. \nThe program is currently functional in four villages\, with at least ten more villages in the vicinity are eagerly waiting to sign the Model Village MOU with Pratham Mysore. Costs of setting up these spaces are fixed one-time investments. The crux of the program lies in identifying\, training and sustaining key persons who run the spaces. Pratham Mysore with its ears to the ground has found a niche it excels in. The length and breadth of rural India awaits. \nA Sujlur Institute of Technology or a Muthathi College of Medicine along the idyllic banks of the Kabini river in the not-so-distant future doesn’t seem too farfetched at this point. This “agreement” between the villagers and Pratham Mysore has without a doubt won gold in the short sprint. The marathon\, however\, has to be run by the villagers alone. One hopes that seeds sown by the Model Village Program have taken deep root in their hearts. \nThe founder of Pratham Mysore\, Mr. Ashvini Ranjan\, is the thinktank behind this project. In his words – “It’s a pursuit.” \nAuthor: Ms. Preeti Ranjan
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SUMMARY:Inauguration of Our New Global Grant Project
DESCRIPTION:Our New Global Grant Project  (Remedial English program for higher primary students in Government Schools- from Tumkur to Mandya Corridor) Inauguration program was organized at Yalahanka Rotary Club yesterday. Mr. Sarath\, President of Bangalore West Rotary Club\, Mr. Sandeep Bansal\, President of Yalahanka Rotary Club\, Ms. Rajshri Harish\, Working President\, Ms. Mr. Prashant Mantri\, Ms. Rajalakshmi\, Ms. Abhilekha\, former President and club members were present in this program. Govt teachers of selected schools participated and collect the English learning kits.
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SUMMARY:Donors visit to Pratham Mysore Educational Model Village Sujjalur
DESCRIPTION:Photos taken during the Model Village visit on the 22nd April 2023. Visitors interacting with the community and witnessing a street play highlighting the evils of child marriage.
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SUMMARY:A free eye check-up camp
DESCRIPTION:A free eye check-up camp was organized in collaboration with ASG Eye Hospital\, Mysore at Pratham Mysore on wednesday\, 12th April at Educational Model Village Mavinahalli School. In this camp\, children\,parents and neighboring villagers of Mavinahalli also participated and benefited.
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