Registrations are invited for PRERNA Residential Program 2024 by Ministry of Education, India. All students from Class IX to XII are eligible to participate in this program.
About the Program
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s first school in his hometown Vadnagar in Mehsana district of Gujarat is being developed as a model school called “PRERANA” to inspire youth of the country to become “catalysts of change”.
The PRERANA: An experiential learning program is an initiative of the Ministry of Education, Government of India to empower the Youth of country by offering a meaningful, unique, and inspiring experience to students selected from all districts of country. At the heart of this curriculum is the philosophy of value-based education which is also cornerstone of the NEP 2020. The PRERANA will allow students to experience and internalize these values through latest technology and hands-on activities.
Duration and Participants
- PRERANA is a week-long residential program.
- A batch of 20 selected students (10 boys and 10 girls) attend the program every week from various parts of the country.
Venue
The program takes place at a Vernacular School established in 1888 in Vadnagar, district Mehsana, Gujarat by Maharaja Sayajirao Gaekwad of the erstwhile Baroda State, Gujarat. It is the place where our Hon’ble Prime Minister, began his inspiring journey.
Curriculum
Prerna will be a unique experience due to its innovative and engaging curriculum which not only imparts knowledge but also ignites wisdom and engrains values acknowledging the fact that true education extends beyond textbooks and classrooms.
The curriculum is rooted in nine value-based themes:
- Swabhiman and Vinay.
- Shaurya and Sahas.
- Parishram and Samarpan.
- Karuna and Seva.
- Vividhta and Ekta.
- Satyanishtha and Shuchita.
- Navachar and Jigyasa.
- Shraddha and Vishwas.
- Swatantrata and Kartavya.
The participants will also visit archaeological and historical sites that make Vadnagar Unique. They will also learn about the living traditions of other states in India.
Activities
Each day will begin with Yoga for mindfulness and meditation followed by breakfast with focus on Mission LIFE activities.
Each session will provide an experiential learning session with a connected and/or different value theme(s). Visit to archaeological and historical sites are followed by Evening activities such as music sessions, film screenings and discussions, talent show of students etc. At the end of the program students will be inspired to take their learning forward through exhibition of their creative and creating/designing solution for any commonplace problem of society.
How to Register?
Interested students can register online via this link.
Contact
Email: prerana[dot]experientialschool[at]gmail[dot]com
Can a student from a State Government school/ Private school / Kendriya Vidyalaya or Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya participate in this program?
Yes, students studying in all school systems (State Government, Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, Kendriya Vidyalaya, Private schools) can participate.
How are participants selected for the PRERANA program?
The students from class IX to XII participate in ‘PRERANA Utsav’ in their own school and 02 selected students participants in district level PRERANA Utsav in nodal JNV/KV for selection for PRERANA Program.
