SDG 4 – Quality Education

Prayaas: Reshaping Rural Education

Established 2011 · Chhattisgarh

Prayaas is a transformative initiative by Meer Foundation dedicated to bridging the gap between traditional learning and modern educational methodologies in rural Chhattisgarh. As the implementing agency for education-focused CSR projects, Meer Foundation has upgraded 150+ schools with smart classrooms, computer labs, and digital tools.

  • Smart classroom installations bringing digital learning to 150+ government schools
  • Scholarship programmes enabling 1,200+ meritorious students from BPL families to continue education
  • Adult literacy and vocational training for out-of-school youth
  • Girl education advocacy and awareness programmes in 59+ villages
  • Library development and reading culture promotion
  • Special support for children with disabilities in project-affected areas
150+Schools Reached
34.6LStudents Impacted
2.11LTeachers Trained
2,271Sanitation Units

CSR Implementation

Meer Foundation serves as the on-ground implementing agency for education CSR projects. This includes infrastructure grants, digital equipment deployment, teacher capacity training, and impact documentation per the Penta-Alignment Framework.

Smart Classrooms

Interactive digital boards, projector systems, and e-learning content deployed across government higher secondary and high schools in Chhattisgarh.

Scholarship Programme

Financial support for meritorious students from economically weaker sections, reducing dropout rates and enabling higher education access.

Science Labs

Fully-equipped science laboratories installed in underserved schools, aligning with the national STEM agenda and giving rural students equal opportunity.

"Since smart class came, with big pictures and zooming, it was explained well. We have benefited a lot. Earlier we didn't even feel like studying."
Community Leader
Balodabazar District, Chhattisgarh