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Gaon Ki Pathshala 2.0 - Rural School Strengthening Programme Bridging the Gap Between Informal and Formal Education

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About Gaon Ki Pathshala 2.0

Rural School Strengthening Programme Bridging the Gap Between Informal and Formal Education

Gaon Ki Pathshala 2.0 is Samagra Foundation’s integrated, community-driven model to transform rural education by working directly with government schools and local stakeholders. Designed to bridge learning gaps and improve education outcomes in underserved areas, the program addresses both the academic and structural challenges in the rural education ecosystem and building a strong foundation for community-driven educational reform.

Project Goals

  • Improve the quality of education in rural schools
  • Build child-friendly, inclusive, and functional school infrastructure
  • Engage parents, youth, and panchayats in school development
  • Promote local leadership among students and community youth
  • Create sustainable village education ecosystems

Objectives

  • To support academic recovery for students who have fallen behind, especially post-pandemic
  • To introduce remedial and bridge learning curriculum tailored to multi-level classrooms
  • To enhance teacher capacity with training on inclusive and child-centered pedagogy
  • To strengthen School Management Committees (SMCs) and improve school infrastructure
  • To implement community-based monitoring, evaluations, and accountability mechanisms
  • To foster community ownership and develop local leadership in education governance
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Village Youth Leadership Programme

  • Identification and mentoring of youth leaders as “Shiksha Sevaks”
  • Training in facilitation, child protection, and local governance
  • Involvement in school monitoring and educational awareness campaigns
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Teacher Capacity Building

  • In-service training on joyful learning, foundational literacy & numeracy
  • Pedagogical support for digital and inclusive education
  • Classroom management & student engagement techniques
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Community Engagement

  • Formation of School Development Committees (SDCs)
  • Regular community meetings and Bal Sabha (Children’s Assembly)
  • Active participation of parents in school improvement plans
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School Infrastructure Transformation

  • Painting & beautification of classrooms.
  • Creation of libraries, science corners, and digital classrooms.
  • Provision of basic sanitation, clean drinking water, and playgrounds.
  • Inclusive and safe learning spaces for girls and children with disabilities.
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Bridge Education for Out-of-School Children

  • Identifies and enrolls school dropouts and irregular learners.
  • Assesses individual learning gaps and academic levels.
  • Provides accelerated, age-appropriate learning support.
  • Focuses on foundational literacy and numeracy skills.
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Parental & Community Engagement

  • Regular parent–teacher and community meetings.
  • Awareness sessions on the importance of education.
  • Active involvement of parents in children’s learning progress.
  • Community support to improve attendance and retention.
Education That Reaches Every Gaon

Core Components

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Student-Centric Learning

Customised lesson plans, activity-based modules, and learning aids

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Teacher Capacity Building

Regular workshops and handholding for government school teachers

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SMC Empowerment

Orientation, planning tools, and training for School Management Committees

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Community Engagement

School enrollment drives, Bal Sabha (children’s assembly), and parent-teacher forums

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Infrastructure Support

Low-cost, high-impact improvements like libraries, blackboards, sanitation, and water

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Technology Integration (where feasible)

Use of Smart Shiksha Platform to support blended learning

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Our Mission

To engage and create measurable impact in 20 schools per district across Nagpur, Nashik, Pune, and Sangli.

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Impact Vision

Gaon Ki Pathshala 2.0 envisions resilient rural schools that are inclusive, accountable, and driven by the community. By strengthening both the academic and administrative capacities of schools, the program fosters long-term sustainability and systemic reform.