New Model for Learning

Prayoga Institute of Education Research, a 2025 Nexus of Good awardee, is redefining how India learns — through experiential science programmes, teacher-researcher models, and research-driven social impact

- ANIL SWARUP

Prayoga Institute of Education Research was one of the proud awardees of Nexus of Good Annual Awards, 2025. It has emerged as a beacon of innovation. In a world where education and innovation are the pillars of society's development, Prayoga stands as a unique private institution with a mission to serve a public cause. Recognised by the Department of Scientific and Industrial Research (DSIR), Government of India, Prayoga's work reimagines how India can teach, learn, and inspire.

At its core, Prayoga focuses on creating scalable, adaptable, and open-source solutions that enrich learning experiences, foster scientific inquiry, and transform teachers into reflective, innovative teacher-researchers. Its work combines rigorous research with practical interventions, ensuring that educational innovations reach the students and teachers who need them most.

Kriya: Learning Science by Doing Science

Among Prayoga’s many initiatives, Kriya stands out as a transformative experiment in experiential learning. The program has already reached more than 11,500 students across 100+ schools in Karnataka, rekindling the joy of discovery among children.

Through carefully designed experiments and contextual learning activities, Kriya helps children connect what they learn in textbooks to what they observe in life. The program's success extends to rural, economically weaker sections (EWS) and private schools, creating a lasting impact on the education ecosystem.

The impact has been profound: Students who once approached science with hesitation now explore it with excitement, while teachers gain confidence in facilitating experiential learning of science.

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