Cover Story : Samagra Shishu Shiksha Prakalp by hsp

Making of  Yuva Bharat

Efforts are being initiated to transform today’s education system that completely ignores children’s natural talent and capacity. The idea that children should have the privilege of studying according to their choice has now started gaining grounds. Hindu Seva Pratishthan in Bengaluru is striving hard for the effective implementation of this concept of education.

Inspiration
To impart education to children in a distinct manner, Hindu Seva Pratishthan has made various successful experiments since 1972. For this, they give raining to teachers of Shishu Mandirs and middle-aged women who are interested to work for the sake of this noble cause. Education through mother tongue, freedom of choosing the subject of choice, freedom from punishment, no compulsion regarding uniform, no compulsion to study till the age of five etc. are some of the unique features of this integrated system of education.

Initiative
To impart education to the children in a distinct manner, Hindu Seva Pratishthan has made various successful experiments since 1972. For this, they give raining to teachers of Shishu Mandirs and middle-aged women who are interested to work for the sake of this noble cause. Education through mother tongue, freedom of choosing the subject of choice, freedom from punishment, no compulsion regarding uniform, no compulsion to study till the age of five etc. are some of the unique features sof this integrated system of education.

Impact
Teachers and experts from various subjects who impart training in this programme have a regular discussion regarding various experiences and problems for obtaining a feasible solution. This also gives birth to new ideas for effective implementation. An annual programme of these Shishu Mandirs is also organised in which newly married couples of the village are invited. They are made acquainted with the work of Shishu Mandir.
Hindu Seva Pratishthan also publishes a quarterly magazine called Araluva Mogu (Khilti Kaliyan) that has gained a wide popularity among parents and teachers. Similarly, cassettes and CDs of poems composed by teachers and sung by singer BR Chhaya have also been produced that have become a part of Shishu Mandir’s curriculum. Activities such as sports, music, acting, discussion, picnic, craft, etc add to the all round development of the students. All the festivals are celebrated with religious fervour with the active participation of teachers, students and parents.
—Organiser Bureau