In a move to enhance science education in rural India, 12 government schools in Raichur district in Karnataka will be provided with well-stocked science lab stations to conduct experiments and curated science courseware aligned with the state and NCERT syllabi.This is part of Prayoga Institute of Education Research's Kriya initiative, which aims to transform science learning for over 11,000 students across 77 schools in Karnataka.Prayoga's effort in Raichur is supported by State Bank of India Foundation (SBIF), the corporate social responsibility (CSR) arm of India's largest public sector bank, and the SBI Funds Management Pvt. Ltd, said Vallish Herur, Managing Trustee of Prayoga.Kriya initiative, which is now in its 10th year, is designed for students in classes 6 to 10, as a multi-year programme, particularly in government and rural schools, to understand the impact of experiential learning of science, added Herur.The initiative, said a press release issued by Prayoga on Thursday, also features a structured Teacher Empowerment Programme (TEP) with continuous academic mentoring for teachers.Speaking about the collaboration, Sanjay Prakash, Managing Director of SBI Foundation, said, "This partnership is a significant step towards bridging the educational gap in rural India. By providing quality science education and the necessary resources, we are enabling students to experience science in a more practical and engaging manner."The collaboration is a part of SBIF's Integrated Learning Mission (ILM) project titled 'Reimagining Science Education', he added.
