Pratham Pune Education Foundation Trust is a public charitable trust launched in the year 2000, inspired by Mr. B. N. Kalyani, Chairman and Managing Director of Bharat Forge Limited. Even in a developed city like Pune, many children are deprived of a good quality education.

Pratham Pune Education Foundation Trust, a.k.a. Pratham Pune, focuses on improving access and quality of education for underprivileged children and equipping them with the foundational skills needed to navigate higher education and skill development. Educational policies and content is developed as per Pratham Education Foundation and singularly supported by Bharat Forge Limited. To know more about us, check out our About us page.

OUR PROGRAMS

Pratham Pune caters to children between the ages of 6 and 13, studying in grades 1 to 8.

Bal Shikshan
Catering to children of ages 6 and 7, this program focuses on holistic development and cognition, foundational Marathi reading skills, basic numeracy.
Kishor Shikshan
This program works with slightly older children between the ages of 11 and 13 and focuses on higher level math and reading competencies, science and English.
Setu Shikshan
Setu Shikshan caters to children between the ages of 8 and 10 and focuses on building foundational literacy, numeracy and basic English reading skills.

ABOUT PRATHAM

Pratham is an innovative learning organization created to improve the quality of education in India. Established in 1995 to provide education to children in the slums of Mumbai, Pratham has grown in both scope and scale, with programs today reaching children and youth across the country.

As one of the largest non-governmental organizations in the country, Pratham focuses on high-quality, low-cost and replicable interventions to address gaps in the education system. Working directly with children and youth as well as through large-scale collaborations with government systems, Pratham programs reach millions of lives every year. Pratham’s Teaching at the Right Level (TaRL) approach has demonstrated proven impact on children’s learning outcomes and is now being adapted to contexts outside India.

ONGOING COMMUNITY EVENTS

Pratham Pune works in communities and in addition to educational initiatives, also conducts numerous events such as celebrating festivals, memorable days and environment and community awareness activities.

PRATHAM IMPACT

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Around 30 Years,

dedicated to Education in India

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Across 23 States

creating access to Education

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2 Millions+ Children

Empowered through Learning

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More than 5 Countries

Support & contributions coming from

NEWS & ARTICLES

Radio Learning - Sakal

Bal Melava with Bharat Forge

Science Exhibition in Pune

Digital Education Initiative



TESTIMONIALS

  • We want to contribute to the betterment of India's education. We are glad to partner with Pratham Pune, who works towards it incessantly and passionately.
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  • Our school has limited resources, and it's challenging to offer high-quality education to our learners. We were able to bridge this gap with the help of Pratham Pune!
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  • Along with my school, I attended Capacity Building Classes at Pratham Pune, and it helped me build skills and become employable. Today, I have got a good job and I am able to support from family. Thank you!
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