Ek-Prayas
An Innovative Self-Sponsored Program by Himalyan Educational and Training Society (HEATS)
- Launched by: Himalyan Educational and Training Society (HEATS)
- Founder of HEATS: Late R.R. Ghosh
- Duration: 3Years
- Operational Area: Himachal Pradesh
- Target Beneficiaries:
- Rural Women (self-employment )
- Students (Classes 1st to 8th) in rural areas
Overview:
Ek-Prayas is a unique, self-sponsored initiative under the Himalyan Educational and Training Society (HEATS), launched with the dual objective of providing self-employment to women in their own homes or villages and motivating students toward self-education. This program will focus on economic empowerment of rural women and basic educational enhancement for primary students, thereby strengthening the core of rural families.
Education and economic independence are the key to social progress. This program will promote self-employment opportunities for rural women and develop self-study habits among students. Empower rural women through self-employment. In-still self learning habits among elementary students. Build foundational skills in reading, writing, and homework completion. Promote lifelong learning and holistic development. Encourage responsible technology use, especially mobile phones. Support parents with tools to protect children from modern threats like addiction and screen overuse.Key Objectives:
Educational Focus:
- Strengthening literacy and educational base for students from class 1 to 8
- Motivating students for self-study.
- Motivate students to think critically, solve problems and self-reflection.
- Enriching students through curricular and co-curricular activities.
Innovative Features:
- To encourage responsible use of mobile phones and avoid distractions.
- Invite parents to have meaningful conversations with their children about problems such as drug abuse, mobile addiction and mental health.
- Work together to safegaurd our surroundings by conserving & protecting trees for future.
Family Approach:
- Ek-Prayas is designed around the idea that a strong family unit is essential to a child’s success.
- The program will focus on strengthening family involvement in child development by reducing educational and social pressure on parents through awareness campaigns.
Impact:
- Ek Prayas is a model of community development program that emphasises on basic education, health, awareness and women empowerment.
- Ek-Prayas envisions a future where rural students will be confident learners and rural women will be economically self-reliant.
Our Mission
Ek-Prayas learning centers focus on creating an environment conducive to self-study for students. The initiative integrates education and employment, ensuring that students systematically improve their reading, writing, and speaking skills. This prepares them for future academic & professional challenges in real-world success.
Our Vision
This program is designed to empower communities at the Panchayat level, inviting educated women to become associates. This not only provides meaningful self-employment but also strengthens social security, ensuring long-term benefits for families and society.
Core Features of Ek-Prayas
Focused on reading, writing, and homework completion, ensuring students build a solid academic base.
Students develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills, empowering them to take charge of their education.
We promote responsible mobile phone usage, helping students reduce distractions and balance their study time effectively.
Parents are equipped with tools and strategies to safeguard their children from modern challenges, including digital safety and drug addiction awareness.