The Rajasthan State Open School (RSOS) presented over 200 female students who qualified their Class 10 examinations as part of Project Pragati in a joint event together with Educate Girls. Educate Girls is a non-profit organisation promoting girls’ education in rural India.
Project Pragati was implemented in nine districts across Rajasthan. It is a second chance programme by Educate Girls to empower out-of-school adolescent girls and young women to obtain their Class 10 certification through the Rajasthan State Open School.
“At the heart of the program is a Prerak, a community member who identifies out-of-school adolescent girls and young women, enrols them in a government open school, and supports their exam preparation through village-based learning camps,” an official statement said.
Varsha, a student from Pali district, said: “My studies often got disrupted because my family was constantly moving around in search of work. But thanks to Project Pragati, I could enrol in the Rajasthan State Open School, and my education didn’t have to stop! Now, I feel confident to pursue my dreams. This has changed everything!”
During the event, the RSOS mobile app was also launched. The app, developed with Educate Girls, seeks to make the enrolment and examination process accessible for open school students.
Rajasthan Education Secretary Navin Jain said, “The Rajasthan State Open School and Rajasthan Textbook Board are making effective contributions to the education sector in Rajasthan. For those whose education was interrupted, Rajasthan State Open School provides the opportunity to take their 10 and 12-class exams. We are making the Open School exemplary with the help of technology. Our Rajasthan Education Initiative partner, Educate Girls, is doing commendable work connecting girls to education.”
The partnership between Educate Girls and the Rajasthan State Open School demonstrates a shared commitment to empowering girls through education. Through collaborative efforts and a steadfast belief in the transformative power of education, initiatives like Project Pragati create opportunities for women’s inclusion and advancement, it added.