Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament and Development 2021 awarded to civil society organisation Pratham

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Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament and Development 2021 awarded to civil society organisation Pratham



“In basic education, Pratham develops low-cost and replicable innovations, working with the government and engaging the community to improve learning outcomes,” the Trust said.”Pratham seeks to prevent children from dropping out of school, with special programs especially fr girls and women aimed at giving them a second chance to complete their education,” it further said.The jury was headed by former Chief Justice of India TS ThakurSet up in 1995 in Mumbai by Dr Madhav Chavan and Farida Lambay,Pratham is dedicated to improving the quality of education for underprivileged children in India and across the world.The organisation started its work in Mumbai’s slums, setting up community-based pre-schools. Its outreach in India has now expanded to an average of 1 million children directly and 5 million through government partnerships annually.



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