The noteworthy contribution of Ekal Vidyalaya Sangathan in spearheading the ‘Ekal School Abhiyan’ has recently been lauded by the Prime Minister of India. The sangathan has worked tirelessly towards nation-building by providing education and awareness to over 2.8 million rural and tribal children, dwelling in the most remote corners of India and Nepal.
‘Ekal School Abhiyan’ Aims and Objectives
‘Ekal School Abhiyan’s primary aim is to promote education among children belonging to rural and tribal areas. The Sangathan has exceptionally propagated education in these regions via the ‘Panchatantra Model of Education.’ This includes nutrition promotion through Poshan Vatikas, training for bio-fertilizers use in farming, skill teaching for medicinal herb usage, employment training, and social awareness creation.
These initiatives align with the ideals of Mahatma Gandhi’s ‘Gram Swaraj,’ Baba Saheb’s ‘Social Justice,’ Deen Dayal Upadhyay’s ‘Antyodaya,’ and Swami Vivekananda’s ‘dream of a Glorious India’.
Digitization and E-education in Ekal Vidyalaya Sangathan
Employing e-education and digitization, Ekal Sangathan seeks to achieve targeted objectives. The Sangathan plans to launch a single real-time dashboard to monitor all Ekal Vidyalayas’ progress comprehensively.
Ekal Vidyalaya: Holistic Development of Rural & Tribal India and Nepal
Ekal Vidyalaya is a movement that focuses on the integrated and holistic development of rural and tribal folks in India and Nepal. The key task undertaken by this movement is operating one-teacher schools, known as Ekal Vidyalayas, across India. These schools, located even in the most remote villages, aim to educate every child.
The Ekal movement aspires to eradicate illiteracy by endorsing rural development, equality, and inclusiveness across all society sections.
| Ekal Vidyalaya Sangathan Highlights | Description |
|---|---|
| Recognition | Awarded the Gandhi Peace Prize in 2017 for its substantial efforts in providing education to rural and tribal children in remote areas. |
| Social Impact | Contributed to rural empowerment, gender, and social equality |
| Government Schemes | Supported government schemes like scholarships for scheduled tribe’s children, Eklavya model residential school, Poshan Abhiyan, and Mission Indradhanush. |
| Holistic Development | Helped in not only controlling school dropout rates but also promoted the holistic development of children. |
Accolades and Recognition of Ekal Vidyalaya Sangathan
The Ekal Vidyalaya Sangathan has received wide recognition for its contributions. It was awarded the prestigious Gandhi Peace Prize in 2017 for its remarkable efforts in providing education to rural and tribal children in inaccessible areas. Its achievements also include rural empowerment, fostering gender and social equality.
Additionally, the Sangathan has leveraged several government schemes like scholarships for scheduled tribe’s children, Eklavya model residential school, Poshan Abhiyan, and Mission Indradhanush. These initiatives have significantly helped control school dropout rates and promote the holistic development of children.
