Nagaland
Working in 54 villages in Nagaland, Pratham is working to build its presence in Nagaland, starting with the two of the most educationally neglected blocks in the state. Working and informing local government officials, Pratham has gained informal permission to use government classrooms, and has ambitious plans to grow its impact.
Future plans include the launch of the Pratham library programs, focused on teaching children to read and providing access to books, as well as increased teacher trainings through the reading basic’s program, “Let’s Read.”
Here is some of what the Aser report found in Nagaland.
- 98.8% of children in grade two can recognize numbers.
- However, only 35.7% of children in fifth grade can do basic division.
Read India
In its initial stages, Pratham has reached nearly 1000 children through its Read India program, with plans to expand. Working with parents, government and private teachers, students, village heads and the government, we provide a growing Read India program, and some other unique initiatives mentioned below.
Other Programs
Pratham Nagaland has also developed a unique motivational program for teachers called ‘I Discover.’ The aim of the program is to enable teachers to improve their skills and abilities, and to build their confidence as catalysts for social change and development. The program includes activities such as group discussions, role-plays and audiovisuals with motivational themes like discovering one’s purpose and tapping into one’s passion. This program is being implemented in all the ‘DIETs’ (District Institute of Educational Training) in Nagaland in partnership with the SCERT (State Council of Educational Research & Training) and is being funded by the SSA (Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan – the Indian Government’s flagship initiative to universalize elementary education).
