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Education
environment, it was recognised that the quality of education being imparted in these and other rural government schools was poor and a major change was essential.
Bhaishree assembled a panel of experienced and dedicated educationalists. Their remit was to draw up an action plan to transform these schools into homes for true education, helping their pupils to create a better future for themselves and their families.
Children: In an environment of
Surendranagar county in the year 2000, enthusiasm, creativity and healthy today it is ranked 3rd. No academic competition, mutual respect and trust, awards had been previously won, now each child is invited to unlock his or Sayla can boast a 'Nationwide Best hers vast potential. The Prem ni Parab Teacher', a 'State-wide Best Student' and project provides equipment and support several other national and state awards, for games, drama, elocution classes, music lessons, arts and crafts and visits The Prem ni Parab project has now to museums and historic places. It also been running for over 9 years. At the encourages the teaching of ethics, morals celebratory mahotsav in February 2012, and care for the environment. The aim of brimming with love, Bhaishree gave these activities is to nurture and expand his commitment to extend the Prem these young minds.
ni Parab project further. His voice was
submerged in the roar of excitement from Teachers: Throughout the year Prem the overjoyed audience of teachers and ni Parab organises capacity building students upon hearing this news. workshops for school teachers. Teachers are trained in modern teaching techniques Raj Saubhag Ashram has been fortunate by leading experts and professors.
to have the support of many esteemed They are encouraged to make classes professional education specialists, interesting, interactive, practical and university professors, inspirational leaders thought-provoking. They are also taught such as Shree Chandrakantbhai Vyas, to develop a bond of mutual love and motivated teachers, engaged parents and respect with their pupils. The capabilities the hard working and spirited students of of each child should be valued and Sayla district. developed.
The State Government, immediately approved the plans presented. This led to the 'Prem ni Parab' project being launched in January 2004 initially incorporating 31 schools. Because of its success the Gujarat Government requested the project to extend coverage and include all 128 schools in Sayla District engaging over 30,000 students and 850 teachers.
The project recognises that teachers, parents and students are the three key constituents of the educational process. The involvement of all three is essential in transforming attitudes towards education.
STUDENTS
Parents: Historically many students dropped out of school at an early age. By engaging parents in their child's education not only have drop out rates reduced from 29% down to below 7.3%, but also participation in extracurricular activities has increased. Parent committees have been formed to forge closer relationships with teachers and schools.
Educational
transformation PARENTS TEACHERS
Sayla district was ranked 9th in
Timeline Educational initiatives in Sayla 1997 2000 2003
2005
2007
2010
2012
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1997 LMV Girls High School opened
2004 Prem ni Parab project initiated with 51 schools
2007 LMV College of Commerce & Arts
opened
2009 Jivan
2012 Project Jyot launched
2001 47 schools rebuilt following
Gujarat earthquake
2005 Fulltime appointment of Shree Chandrakantbhai Vyas as programme
director
Centre opened
2009 Prem ni Parab
extended further 3 years
2012 Prem ni Parab
further extended
8 Janhit // 2013
