The Department of School Education and Literacy, Ministry of Education is implementing Prerana which is an experiential learning program. It has successfully completed its 65 batches covering 650 districts all over India. With the first cycle closing, the preparation for second cycle of Prerana Utsav, beginning in October 2025 is on its way.
Prerana Experiential Learning Program by Ministry of Education
History of Program Prerana
The initiative ‘Prerana’ began its journey from the Vernacular School of Vadnagar located in Gujarat. It is the same institution where our Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi began his educational journey. The school was established in the year 1888.
The program is based on 9 core human values. These are as follows:
- Swabhiman and Vinay
- Shaurya and Sahas
- Parishram and Samarpan
- Satyanishtha and Shuchita
- Karuna and Seva
- Navachar and Jigyasa
- Vividhta and Ekta
- Shraddha and Vishwas
- Swatantrata and Kartavya
Importance of Program Prerana
Program Prerana is conducted to promote experiential learning among participants. Various pedagogical tools, such as value-based sessions, storytelling, historical games, hand-on activities, and visual learning are used in this program.
One such tool used is film screenings. Film screenings help bringing various emotions, abstract ideas, historical events, real-life stories, and ethical dilemmas to life. They allow participants to see lived examples through action than mere wordy discussions.
The Movie Chalo Jeete Hain at Prerana Program
Chalo Jeete Hain is one such amazing movie regularly screened at the program. This movie is inspired by true events and embodies the nine binary values of Swami Vivekananda.
It reflects Swami Vivekananda’s quote “Only those who live for others, actually live.”
The film was awarded the National Award for Best Non-Feature Film on Family Values. It is a film that has the capacity to inspire young minds.
Schools to Screen Chalo Jeete Hain Film
Schools are requested to screen this film for students between 16 September, 2025 to 2 October, 2025. Click here to watch the film.
Conclusion
The Prerana Program is an initiative by the Government of India to inspire young minds and serve as a path to support social-emotional learning. The program will help participants develop empathy, critical-thinking, and moral reasoning.
Click here to find more details regarding the Prerana Program.
Were you aware of the Prerana Program? Also, let us know in the comments below if your school has screened the Chalo Jeete Hain film.
Source
Official Notice by Department School Education and Literacy, 11 September, 2025: click here to read.
Kindly note that any and all information is subject to change as per the Department School Education and Literacy, Education Ministry, and Government of India.
