Our Journey
Celebrating 24 Years of Empowering Children Through Education.
From Vision to Reality
Shiksha Prayas began with a simple yet profound vision: to provide quality education and mentorship to underprivileged children, fundamentally transforming their lives and futures. What started as a dedicated effort to bridge educational gaps has blossomed into a comprehensive movement. Over the years, we’ve expanded our reach, refined our programs, and forged invaluable alliances with institutions, corporations, and individuals who share our passion.
Exemplary Performance
Every step of this journey has been driven by the belief that every child, regardless of their background, deserves the opportunity to learn, grow, and achieve their full potential. We’re incredibly proud of the milestones we’ve reached and the lives we’ve touched, all while remaining steadfast in our commitment to sustainable impact and continuous improvement.
Real stories
Journeys of Triumph: Celebrating Our Students’ Achievements & Success
Balram
Balram studied at FTC Kanhai. He is a talented artist excellent in arts and paintings and was given the title of ‘Picasso of Shiksha Prayas’ in Shiksha Prayas news letter. He got multiple rewards and recognitions based on his art work. Shiksha Prayas supported him to take admission in Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) at Amity University. He is currently pursuing BFA 1st year. He is a focused, hard working and thankful student aspiring to be a professor in arts.
Manpreet
Manpreet joined Shiksha Prayas in 2015 while in 6th grade and went on to excel in her Class X. She is currently pursuing a Diploma at Guru Gobind Singh Government College, Siwan, and is in her 3rd year, working hard to complete her degree. A confident girl, she has won several district-level public speaking competitions. Manpreet credits Shiksha Prayas for guidance and support, and passionately shares her experiences through a poem depicting her journey and views.
Varsha
Varsha is a B.Sc. Psychology Honors student at GJ University of Science and Technology, Hisar. She aspires to become a successful doctor after completing her MSc and MPhil in Clinical/NeuroPsychology. During her middle school, Varsha’s parents were not financially stable. She joined FTC in class 6 and studied there till 10th class. Varsha scored 84% in class 10 board exams. Till 12th class she studied in Government Girls Senior Secondary School, Siwan.
Mohd Azam
Mohd hails from a rural area in Haryana and completed his Class 12 in Science (Biology). He enrolled in a Diploma program in Medical Lab Technology, but due to his family’s financial difficulties, he had to discontinue the course. During this challenging time, he connected with Shiksha Prayas, and with their support, he was able to resume his journey toward his goals. Mohd later earned an M.Sc. in Clinical Psychology and is now pursuing a Ph.D., while also building a successful career in the medical field.
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Babli
Babli started studying at FTC Kanhai and completed her 8th in 2008. Along with regular studies at the Free Tuition center, she also learnt competitive behavior. She was amongst toppers in FTC classes and school. She completed her B.Com and joined a Real estate company. She then switched her career path to Digital marketing and is now succeeding in this field.
Khusi Ram
Khushi Ram is currently working with the state government in a government college and aspires to become a teacher. Coming from a farming family with limited education, he was inclined towards studies and joined the Free Tuition Center. After 10th grade, he received scholarships from Shiksha Prayas for tuition in 11th and 12th, as well as for JBT training and competitive exam coaching. Through hard work, he cleared several government exams and taught at FTC Siwan. His greatest strength is determination.
Vishal
Vishal, now a senior analyst in an e-commerce and supply chain company, studied in a government school until Class 8 before starting a part-time job. He completed his education through distance learning, earned a BBA, and aims to pursue an MBA in Supply Chain Management. Grateful for Shiksha Prayas’ academic and personal support, Vishal recalls feeling motivated by awards and a sense of family, and now wishes to give back to the organization.
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Piyush
Piyush, now a technical architect in an IT company, grew up in a humble family facing financial challenges during his school years. A bright student, he received support from Shiksha Prayas and Prayas.com to complete his BSc and MCA degrees. Mentors from Shiksha Prayas also guided him in choosing the right subjects, stream, and career path.
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Deepak
Deepak hails from the small village of Taraori and works with an event management company handling renowned music industry personalities. Despite family challenges during schooling, he stayed focused and completed his Polytechnic diploma and BTech. After working in technical roles in multinational companies, he chose to follow his passion for event management. He credits Shiksha Prayas for quality education, academic focus, and guidance. Hardworking and determined, Deepak is grateful and aspires to excel in his field.
Ritika
Ritika is currently a teacher at the Kanhai Center, the very place where she once studied. She aspires to pursue an MSc in Life Sciences from Lucknow University with the goal of becoming a professor. A bright student since childhood, she received valuable support during her school years through Shiksha Prayas. Ritika attended the Kanhai Center from classes 6 to 8, later earning a scholarship. Excelling in Class XII, she went on to complete her B.Sc. in Zoology (Hons) from Government College for Girls, Gurgaon, before joining Shiksha Prayas as a teacher.
Rahul
Rahul hails from a small village in Haryana and grew up with limited financial resources to pursue his ambitions. Through hard work, he secured admission to NIT and later prepared for civil services exams. Despite facing setbacks, he persevered and got back on track. Today, Rahul serves as an Excise Officer with the Central Government. He credits Shiksha Prayas for supporting his education and offering encouragement at the time he needed it the most.
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Narender
Narender attended the Free Tuition Centre (FTC) Kanhai from class 4 to class 8. He earned his B.Com. from Maharshi Dayanand University and, in 2019, completed an MBA in HR from Kurukshetra University. Throughout his higher studies, Shiksha Prayas helped sponsor part of his education. Currently, Narender works at an HR solutions company. He says Shiksha Prayas inspired him to give back to society, and he now teaches a few students in his free time after work.
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Shiksha Prayas
Shiksha Prayas is a 24-year-old non-profit organization committed to empowering underprivileged children in Haryana through quality educational support. Operating from four learning centers located in Kanhai, Taraori, Siwan, and Polar, we offer free tuition—from Grades 4 to 10—tailored to help government school students bridge learning gaps and stay on track with mainstream education. Over the years, our initiatives & endeavours have positively impacted the lives of more than 3,500 students.
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