Empowering Adolescent Girls: Educate Girls and Rajasthan State Open School Celebrate Academic Success

Rajasthan, February 19, 2024: Educate Girls and the Rajasthan State Open School (RSOS) recently honoured over 200 adolescent girls who passed their 10th-class examinations as part of Project Pragati in a joint event. The event also marked the launch of the RSOS mobile app, developed with Educate Girls, to make the enrollment and examination process accessible for Open School students.

Project Pragati, implemented in 9 districts across Rajasthan, aims to empower out-of-school adolescent girls and young women to obtain their 10th-class certification through the Rajasthan State Open School. At the core of the program is a Prerak, a community member who identifies out-of-school girls and young women, enrolls them in a government open school, and supports their exam preparation through village-based learning camps.

Maharshi Vaishnav, CEO of Educate Girls, commended the Rajasthan State Open School on the initiative, stating, “We are now adding another chapter to the story with Project Pragati. Propelled by schemes like Shiksha Setu Yojana, we are embarking on a mission to support 50,000 out-of-school girls to get their class 10 certification via the Rajasthan State Open School in the next three years.”

Varsha, a student from Pali district, expressed appreciation for Project Pragati, stating, "Because of Project Pragati, I could enroll in the Rajasthan State Open School, and my education continued. Now, I feel confident to pursue my dreams. It's made a significant difference."

Rajasthan Education Secretary, Navin Jain highlighted the contributions of the Rajasthan State Open School and Rajasthan Textbook Board to the education sector in Rajasthan, emphasizing the opportunities provided by the Open School for those whose education was interrupted.

The partnership between Educate Girls and the Rajasthan State Open School highlights a joint effort to support girls through education. Collaborative initiatives like Project Pragati aim to provide opportunities for women's participation and progress.