Proper Education and a Decent Life are the Birthrights of Every Child in a Civilized Society, And it is the Duty of Every Adult to provide them
Education - the only real solution
School Dropout is one of the most serious social problems we are witnessing today
Thousands of children with substantial potential are forced every year, for want of financial resources, to give up education prematurely and take up work way below their innate potential. Worse, in most cases, they simply become unemployed, restless youth with no skills or resources to help them pursue a respectable life. Many of these frustrated, highly vulnerable youth predictably degenerate into misguided or criminal behavior and meet tragic ends. Just a little assistance at the right time can prevent this disaster and increase the feasibility of their receiving education more consistent with their potential.
Pragati Educational Foundation
Pragati Educational Foundation is a registered charitable organization established in 2002 with the objective of providing
financial and non-financial support to students from Economically weak backgrounds to enable them to receive education commensurate with their potential, and to become self-dependent
We supported 12 deserving students during the academic year 2002-03, and grew to over 120 students in 2006-07
Every year, Pragati receives a few hundred applications from children with good academic record but inadequate means. Our selection committees meet these bright and eager children along with their parents / guardians to determine which of these could be served with our limited human and financial resources.
We are always looking to expand our means to support a greater number of deserving children.
And with your support, we will....
Events & News
2011 IIM-B Annual field trip
Sun, 20/02/2011 - 6:26pm
Just guess??? What could have been the thrilling event early in the year 2011?? Yes!! It is the annual educational trip to the well known institution of Bangalore, the IIM-B on the 13th of February. Thanks to the volunteers of Vikasana who had meticulously organised all the facilities and made each and every moment comfortable and fun-filled!
Big milestone for some of our scholars
Sun, 07/03/2010 - 5:32pmWe are truly thrilled that 5 of our scholars have achieved the milestone that they have been working hard for many years - they have secured jobs!. Two just started working (L&T, Infosys) and three have been placed (Tech Mahindra, Nokia Siemens, Qwest) and are anxious to join the workforce as soon as they graduate in a few months. Congratulations to these scholars for achieving financial self-reliance through sheer hard work and talent.
2010 IIM-B Annual field trip
Tue, 16/02/2010 - 11:11am
If there's one thing that is as sure as the sun and the moon in the annals of Pragati, it is the annual fun-filled & educational field trip to IIM Bangalore that happens early in the year. Generous volunteers of IIM-B Vikasana organized bus transportation, picking up Pragati scholars and volunteers from all over Bangalore. The beautiful IIM campus is reason enough to be excited about the trip. But there's more!. Vikasana volunteers made the day truly meaningful by talking to the Pragati scholars about Management studies and about career options for Management students.
2009 Annual Day : Picnic at Cubbon Park
Tue, 17/11/2009 - 3:09pm
On the cool morning of 15 November, about 150 smiling faces descended onto cubbon park to celebrate the Pragati Annual day 2009. The sky was grey and threatening to pour rain on our outdoor fun, but good luck prevailed and the entire event passed off without the need to run for cover.
The scholars played games for about 2 hours, followed by a catered lunch.
We were delighted to have some guests join our celebrations - Mr Alexius Collette (head of Philips Innovation Campus), Dr Sudha Kidao (Chair, FFE India Management Committee), and Mrs Malhotra (CARE).