Since 2013, Pratham and ITC have developed a long-standing partnership to improve educational outcomes for children aged 3-14 and provide skill training to people aged 18-35 across 12 states in India. This initiative brings education and vocational training directly to local communities, empowering children and youth for a brighter future.
- The education programs focus on enhancing learning outcomes through four distinct interventions—Anganwadi, Balvachan, Primary and Upper Primary programs—along with different government partnerships in Andhra Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh. Mothers’ Groups are a critical component of the Early Years intervention, focused on building strong foundational skills in children. Pratham engages mothers in their children’s learning journey through these groups and by regularly sharing remote learning messages.
- The skilling programs equip youth with industry-relevant skills in areas, such as healthcare, electrical, hospitality, automotive and beauty. A key component of this initiative is setting up community training centres that follow a hub-and-spoke model. These centres enhance accessibility to vocational education, enabling wider community engagement and outreach.
